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We have aggressively negotiated with multiple venues in order to find the best possible pricing for attendee accommodations. As you know, the Summit is ''not'' a conference - it is an opportunity to bring together the community to "get stuff done". OWASP is '''''not''''' making any revenue from the Summit - we are charging essentially ''at cost'' prices for the accommodations and food. There is only a small deviation simply due to villa room configuration, as we expect to have some villas that are not filled to capacity. | We have aggressively negotiated with multiple venues in order to find the best possible pricing for attendee accommodations. As you know, the Summit is ''not'' a conference - it is an opportunity to bring together the community to "get stuff done". OWASP is '''''not''''' making any revenue from the Summit - we are charging essentially ''at cost'' prices for the accommodations and food. There is only a small deviation simply due to villa room configuration, as we expect to have some villas that are not filled to capacity. | ||
| − | = Funding | + | = Current Funding Model = |
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| − | + | The venue costs account for 40% of the Summit budget. The remainder of the budget is being used to fund as many attendees as possible. OWASP leaders who follow the [[#Funding Request Application Process | funding request application process]] will be considered for funding as available. Unfortunately, we will not be able to fund everyone that wants to attend. If you are able to obtain funding through your employer, ''please'' do so. We have prepared a number of [[Summit_2011_Promotional_Materials#Template_Attendee_Letters | letters]] that you can give your employer - we can even mail signed copies of the letter directly to your employer on request! | |
| − | + | == Funding Priority == | |
| − | + | As one of the primary goals of the Summit is for OWASP leadership to meet to set the agenda for 2011, we are prioritizing funding for the following parties: | |
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# OWASP Staff | # OWASP Staff | ||
# Board Members | # Board Members | ||
# Summit Organizing Team | # Summit Organizing Team | ||
# ''Active'' Global Committee Members | # ''Active'' Global Committee Members | ||
| − | # | + | # Funding Applicants identified by the [[#Selection Process | selection process]] |
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| + | = Funding Request Application Process = | ||
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| + | Please remember that funding for attendees is '''''extremely''''' limited this year. If you are able to obtain funding through your employer, ''please'' do so. We have prepared a number of [[Summit_2011_Promotional_Materials#Template_Attendee_Letters | letters]] that you can give your employer - we can even mail signed copies of the letter directly to your employer on request! | ||
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| + | If you need funding to support your attendance to the Summit, please take the following steps: | ||
| + | # Add your name to the list of attendees that need funding support by entering your name on the [[Summit_2011_Attendee#Confirmed_Summit_Attendees:_Seeking_Funds.2FSponsorship | Attendee page]]. To add your name to the Attendee page, [[Summit_2011_Attendee#Confirmed_Summit_Attendees:_Seeking_Funds.2FSponsorship | go to the page]] and find the first blank line without a name. Click on the "Edit" link as show below and add your details. <span style="color:red">Make sure to include your email address in the Attendee form or we won't be able to contact you!</span>[[Image:summit-funding.png|center|frame]] | ||
| + | # Fill out [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TBj0BxBnzx8P7SegtEc8dSUNlQdLEZ5xXTbwfbdh6Bg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNvixYEL this application] to ask for sponsorship by your local Chapter or a Project that you contribute to or lead and send it to [mailto:[email protected] Sarah Baso] | ||
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| + | You '''''must''''' follow these directions to be considered for funding. Funding is '''''extremely''''' limited and preference will be given to people that ''follow instructions''. | ||
| − | + | == Selection Process == | |
| + | We are trying to be as objective and fair as possible in determining who is funded. To that end, we have created a ranking system to identify which applicants to fund first. The ranking system takes into consideration the following characteristics (in no particular order): | ||
* Date of Application | * Date of Application | ||
| + | * Followed Application Process Directions | ||
* Past Committee Member | * Past Committee Member | ||
* New Committee Member | * New Committee Member | ||
Revision as of 07:35, 16 December 2010
Background
During the previous Summit, OWASP was fortunate enough to be able to fund all OWASP leaders to attend the Summit. Unfortunately, the budget for the 2011 Summit is not as large as the previous budget. As a result, we are making the following compromise with our attendees: OWASP will provide the venue meeting rooms, the A/V equipment, and the venue supporting staff in order to enable attendees to work effectively; attendees just have to pay for travel and accommodations for themselves.
We have aggressively negotiated with multiple venues in order to find the best possible pricing for attendee accommodations. As you know, the Summit is not a conference - it is an opportunity to bring together the community to "get stuff done". OWASP is not making any revenue from the Summit - we are charging essentially at cost prices for the accommodations and food. There is only a small deviation simply due to villa room configuration, as we expect to have some villas that are not filled to capacity.
Current Funding Model
The venue costs account for 40% of the Summit budget. The remainder of the budget is being used to fund as many attendees as possible. OWASP leaders who follow the funding request application process will be considered for funding as available. Unfortunately, we will not be able to fund everyone that wants to attend. If you are able to obtain funding through your employer, please do so. We have prepared a number of letters that you can give your employer - we can even mail signed copies of the letter directly to your employer on request!
Funding Priority
As one of the primary goals of the Summit is for OWASP leadership to meet to set the agenda for 2011, we are prioritizing funding for the following parties:
- OWASP Staff
- Board Members
- Summit Organizing Team
- Active Global Committee Members
- Funding Applicants identified by the selection process
Funding Request Application Process
Please remember that funding for attendees is extremely limited this year. If you are able to obtain funding through your employer, please do so. We have prepared a number of letters that you can give your employer - we can even mail signed copies of the letter directly to your employer on request!
If you need funding to support your attendance to the Summit, please take the following steps:
- Add your name to the list of attendees that need funding support by entering your name on the Attendee page. To add your name to the Attendee page, go to the page and find the first blank line without a name. Click on the "Edit" link as show below and add your details. Make sure to include your email address in the Attendee form or we won't be able to contact you!
- Fill out this application to ask for sponsorship by your local Chapter or a Project that you contribute to or lead and send it to Sarah Baso
You must follow these directions to be considered for funding. Funding is extremely limited and preference will be given to people that follow instructions.
Selection Process
We are trying to be as objective and fair as possible in determining who is funded. To that end, we have created a ranking system to identify which applicants to fund first. The ranking system takes into consideration the following characteristics (in no particular order):
- Date of Application
- Followed Application Process Directions
- Past Committee Member
- New Committee Member
- New Project Leader
- Active Project Leader
- Participated in AppSec Conference in 2009/2010
- Organized an AppSec Conference in 2009/2010
- Active Chapter leaders
- Past OWASP leaders
- VIP Invitation
