[Conferences-discuss] Re: [PSF-Members] Python11 at OSCON2003

[David Ascher]

Greg Stein wrote:

>However, we should ensure that the PSF has a way to receive proceeds from
>the conference. If we are simply a draw for OSCON, but with no potential
>benefit, then I would fail to see why we should participate. (specifically:
>lend the "PSF name" to this)
>
>I'll note that the Apache Software Foundation has made on the order of $100k
>over the past two/three years from its conferences. In fact, we had a
>notable lack of income last year when our conference organizer folded, and
>we had to cancel the Con.
>
>While the ASF arguably has a larger and broader interest base than the PSF,
>I don't see a specific reason why a PSF conference could not generate
>proceeds for us.
>  
>
Note that previous organizers of IPC have lost money.  A lot more than 
the PSF budget, in fact =).

--david