I don't think the meeting fees could actually go down, may be more in the other way around if we are realistic with the cost figures. Actually the cost is already high for a sponsor, and I believe trying to get more from the industry (or other kind of sponsors) for each meeting will be really difficult. Regards, Jordi > De: Andy Bierman <ietf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Responder a: <ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx> > Fecha: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:34:00 -0800 > Para: <dcrocker@xxxxxxxx> > CC: Keith Moore <moore@xxxxxxxxxx>, "ietf@xxxxxxxx" <ietf@xxxxxxxx>, > <jordi.palet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Michael StJohns <mstjohns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Asunto: Re: Moving from "hosts" to "sponsors" > > Dave Crocker wrote: >> Michael StJohns wrote: >>> What I think Jordi is saying is that he wants the US sponsors to >>> subsidize the cost of the overseas meetings. At least that's what it >>> works out to be.... >> >> This view can be mapped to a classic model that would have significant >> benefits for the IETF: >> >> >> A "host" gets all sorts of marketing leverage out of the role in >> producing an IETF. >> >> There is nothing that requires that the event site management effort be >> coupled with a particular host's venue. >> >> If we moved to a model of having companies provide sponsorship funds, in >> return for which they get appropriate marketing presence, then we could >> have meeting venue management move to the sort of predictable and timely >> basis -- ie, far enough ahead of time -- that has been a concern for >> many years. > > > Amen! And maybe the meeting fees could actually go down > with enough sponsors. An additional room like the terminal > room (not out in the open) could be used. > > > Also, the IETF could maintain control of the > network if there were multiple sponsors instead > of a single host. They would not be allowed to ignore > the advice of the NOC team, and let the wireless meltdown > right off the bat. > > > >> >> >> d/ >> > > > Andy > > > _______________________________________________ > Ietf mailing list > Ietf@xxxxxxxx > https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf ********************************************** The IPv6 Portal: http://www.ipv6tf.org Barcelona 2005 Global IPv6 Summit Slides available at: http://www.ipv6-es.com This electronic message contains information which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, including attached files, is prohibited. _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf