Much more notice is usual for conventions. If I search for 2016 conventions it’s all about DNC/RNC, but searching for 2017 finds this. It’s easier to plan your diary and get cheap air fares given enough notice. I have one free weekend before May.
Fair point. It is not (yet) a big convention though, so I think the timescale is ok. It’s more about trying to gather the people that are most interested in starting a European community and getting something going that we can build upon.
I suggest that some people who want to organize or help with the next meetup will gather on Sunday before or after the official end, so that the date and city can already be announced soon after. We can shoot for a six-month advance notice next time and either stick to this or extend to twelve-months if needed. (12 months advance notice seems to be quite common for big annual events, but not when something new is held the first time.)
Wait, what? It’s happening on the 11th of April, that’s another 2.5 months?!
Much more notice is usual for conventions. If I search for 2016 conventions it’s all about DNC/RNC, but searching for 2017 finds this. It’s easier to plan your diary and get cheap air fares given enough notice. I have one free weekend before May.
Fair point. It is not (yet) a big convention though, so I think the timescale is ok. It’s more about trying to gather the people that are most interested in starting a European community and getting something going that we can build upon.
I suggest that some people who want to organize or help with the next meetup will gather on Sunday before or after the official end, so that the date and city can already be announced soon after. We can shoot for a six-month advance notice next time and either stick to this or extend to twelve-months if needed. (12 months advance notice seems to be quite common for big annual events, but not when something new is held the first time.)
So I hereby declare Berlin the Official City of European LessWrong community due to its unbroken track records of hosting this event.
Agreed, short notice for a first event is not unusual. That sounds great, thanks!