View source for Global Conferences Committee/Policies

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Comprehensive tracking of committee votes was not started until January 2011, policies with an NA entered into the "votes" column were conducted before this policy was implemented.  Although the Global Conference Committee was retired effective April 1, 2013, the policies established by the committee remain in full effect.

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! Policy
! Applicability
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| All content must be vendor neutral 
| All Events - Core Value
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| All content must be made available to the public after the conference 
| All Events - Core Value
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| All calls for papers, training and registration must be open and promoted to the public
| All Events - Core Value
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| Selecting Committee Members  (Training or Papers) must not submit
| All Events
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| All events must be conducted in a manner consistent with the [[About OWASP|OWASP Mission, Principles and Code of Ethics]]
| All Events - Core Value
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| [[OWASP Event Definitions]]
| All Events
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| [[OWASP Event Requirements]]
| All Events
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| Local host chapters will share in OWASP event profits under the following schedule.  In the case of multiple host chapters, the host chapters will be responsible for determining the division before the event. [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/159bD2oeAmM2yfPNeq5wHvIvHcl10Hl-c3Um2GXAW81Y/edit Policy Document]
* Global AppSec Conference - 10% of event profits up to Profit Goal set in annual Foundation Budget ($10,000 for multi-chapter events), 40 % of event profits in excess of Profit Goal.  No profit cap.
* Local and Regional Events - 90% of event profits. No profit cap. 
| All Events
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| All OWASP Events must be coordinated with OWASP Foundation Staff by submitting an events description via OCMS.   An approval that the event will be posted on the  OWASP Wiki and Event announcement webpage will be sent from the OCMS input.  Any request for funding support must follow normal funding request procedures separate from the OCMS submission. 
| All Events
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| Events must have an OWASP Wiki Page, or a webpage showing the OWASP logo and be linked to the OWASP wiki Events Pages 
| All Events
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| Only OWASP Board members or their designates may enter into contracts on behalf of the foundation
| All Events
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| All finances must be handled by the OWASP Foundation
| All Events
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| Complimentary conference admissions are provided to speakers, volunteers, staff, Global Board members and active OWASP Leaders.
A “Leader” is defined as a chapter or project leader that is clearly identified on the chapter or project wiki page AND has been documented as a leader in the Foundation’s records.
If a leader registers for a conference complimentary ticket but does not appear for the conference, the chapter will be charged 60% of the retail cost of a conference ticket.
| All Events
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| OWASP individual members in good standing shall receive $50 off admission to all OWASP events charging more than $50 entry fee. 
| All Events
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| A complete [[Conference Budget Planning Tool|budget]] must be submitted if the event requires any funds from the OWASP Foundation and funding requests will be reviewed and approved by OWASP Executive Director. Please submit a requests via our Contact Us link on the OWASP Wiki homepage.
| Regional/Theme Conferences
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| An OWASP leader should be invited to provide welcome and state of the union.
| All Events
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| Global AppSec Conferences must include training
| Global AppSec Conferences
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| Global AppSec Conferences must charge an admission fee
| Global AppSec Conferences
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| Sessions must be recorded and posted to the public after the conference
| Global AppSec Conferences
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| There must be at least one networking event at the conference
| Global AppSec Conferences
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| All Training providers are required to sign a [https://www.owasp.org/images/6/64/Training_Instructor_Agreement_Template_v2.docx Training Instructor Agreement]
| Training
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| Training revenue will be split 60/40 (OWASP/Training Provider)
| Training
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| Each training class allows for two complimentary seats to be made available to OWASP Leaders. This must be included in the [http://www.owasp.org/images/4/4b/SAMPLE_Training_Instructor_Agreement.doc Training Instructor Agreement]. These are available on a first come basis. Only one training seat per session is allowed per chapter to allow for diversity in distribution of seats.
If a leader registers for a complimentary training seat but does not attend the full training session the chapter will be charged 60% of the retail cost of the training session and the leader will not be given a complimentary ticket (conference or training sessions) for any other Global AppSec events in the following year.
| Training
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| Speakers must sign a [[Speaker Agreement]]
| Speakers
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| Speakers will not receive compensation for their speaking engagement
| Speakers
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