Some of us go to IETF for work, not tourism. We should have it in a place where: 1. We can get the work done 2. We can all get to easily Even if it is boring. I hate to disappoint you but there is no such place in Africa at present. This is an extra 7h long haul for most of us. At least. More if it is South Africa. That was the case with Buenos Aires too by the way. Not everyone has 2000k airline ticket budget for a round-the world trip and spare 2 days just for travel. So the only remaining reason is tourism. That will be a No then. A. On 21/03/18 20:29, JORDI PALET MARTINEZ wrote: > A few years ago, I suggested in the open mike, in several consecutive meetings, that we should go to Africa and Latin America. > > I was almost killed because that. > > Then, we went to Buenos Aires and nobody had any issue compared with the regular issues that happen in other locations (cookies, pick-pockets, and so .... choose your preferred one). > > I didn't get yet a meeting in Africa. Is time for it! > > Of course, if venues can accommodate us. I know very well how difficult is to find a venue for our group. I'm not trying to break those rules, but the region rotation need to start changing and allowing that. > > Considering the actual conversation in the plenary, I think is time to seriously consider *urgently* to return to Latin America and look for locations in Africa, more locations in Asia Pacific, and so on. > > Also, I think it is clear that if we really want to share expenses, thinks said today need to be considered: > 1) Ideally, the registration fee should be reduced or made almost free. We need to find better funding, or even study with ISOC if there are able to increase our funding towards that. > 2) Remote participants should share part of the cost. > 3) Local participants don't have (same) traveling expenses, so they should also cover some extra cost. > > Regards, > Jordi > > > > > ********************************************** > IPv4 is over > Are you ready for the new Internet ? > http://www.consulintel.es > The IPv6 Company > > This electronic message contains information which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) named above and further non-explicilty authorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, even if partially, including attached files, is strictly prohibited and will be considered a criminal offense. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, even if partially, including attached files, is strictly prohibited, will be considered a criminal offense, so you must reply to the original sender to inform about this communication and delete it. > > > >
