[Battlemesh] WBMv12 Recon Report

[Gabriel]

Any news on "La Gare XP"? It seemed a good option.

Thanks anyway for the effrt.
Gabriel

Il 2019-01-08 18:13 Filipe Borges Teixeira ha scritto:
> Hi all,
> 
> As mentors of the WBMv12 edition, Paul and myself (together with
> remote hands from Albert and Claudio) have traveled to Paris, France
> from December 6-8, 2018 for the traditional Battlemesh reconnaissance
> mission, where we met the local team. This is the recon report to
> share with you the main conclusions.
> 
> * Main event description *
> Following a great Wireless Meshup event where WBMv11 was co-located
> with Freifunk Wireless Community Weekend, we have kept moving along
> Europe, being France the best candidate. During the recon, we have
> been working with the local team to create a rough schedule and see
> the best locations to host the event.
> 
> * Location *
> Four different venues were visited: Château de Millemont, Gaité
> Lyrique and Telecom ParisTech and Le 6B.
> ** Château de Millemont ** is an impressive 18th century Castle in
> Millemont, outside of Paris. It offers an impressive and vast area to
> host the event, with a beautiful outside area. Despite its qualities,
> the Château would require a lot of logistics to make WBM happen, due
> to the 80-100+ people expected. Also, transportation to/from Paris
> would require a 45-min train and a 30-min walk from the train station.
> Camping would be the most feasible way.
> ** Gaité Lyrique ** La Gaîté Lyrique is a digital arts and modern
> music center in the center of Paris. We would have access to an
> exhibition room and auditorium, together with a bar space for informal
> work. Despite the awesome facilities, opening hours are an issue, with
> the exhibition room closing at 7 pm every day. Also, the building is
> only open during afternoons, which would require additional security
> for outside opening hours.
> ** Telecom ParisTech ** Télécom ParisTech is one of the top French
> public institutions of higher education and research of engineering in
> Paris. We visited different rooms and auditoriums for hosting the
> event, with some good options. The building can be accessed 24h. We
> would require the names of the participants in order to ask for an
> access card.
> ** Le 6B **  is a 7000 square meter space for creators and artists in
> Saint-Denis town, just north to Paris. It offers a large and open room
> for hosting the full-event, with an area for a small workshop and a
> projection site. The building has also a restaurant and an outside
> area close to the river.
> 
> Le 6B is the best candidate and we are currently negotiating a price
> reduction with the management, together with meetings with sponsors to
> evaluate if we can afford the venue costs, keeping the event free of
> charge. Telecom ParisTech is our fallback option at the moment, and
> Gaité Lyrique might be an option for a welcome social event.
> 
> * Internet Access *
> The Internet access at Le 6B is DSL-based. Daniele and Franciliens.net
> are making efforts to improve Internet access during the event.
> Broadband Internet access at Telecom ParisTech is not an issue.
> 
> * Scheduling *
> Due to other events in May-June window, an event at 6B is most likely
> to happen in July. We will have a better idea once a final decision on
> the funding and location is made.
> 
> * Accommodation *
> We visited and actually tested one proposed hotel/hostel during our
> stay. Beautiful Belleville Hôtel & Hostel offers double to six-bed
> bedrooms. An accommodation package will be negotiated once the dates
> are fixed.
> 
> * Social Events *
> Social events are important to get people together and break the ice
> to new meshers. We have discussed some ideas, but the local team will
> provide more details closer to the event.
> 
> * Travel *
> Paris is very well connected with flights, from low-cost companies to
> legacy ones in three international airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG),
> Orly (ORY) and Beauvais (BVA). Public transport (train and bus) is
> available between airports and city center at around €10-16.
> 
> * Cost estimation *
> We estimate the accommodation package to cost around 180-220 euros,
> breakfast included.
> 
> *Local organization*
> The local core team consists of Aube Richebourg and Daniele Pitrolo.
> The local team was very helpful and really motivated, with a tight
> schedule for the short recon mission. Thanks for hosting us in Paris!
> 
> Recon photos will be soon available on
> http://downloads.battlemesh.org/WBMv12/recon_mission
> 
> Further details will be given during the official announcement that
> will happen within some weeks. Stay tuned!
> 
> On behalf of the recon team and local organizers of WBMv12,
> Wishing you a Happy New Year,
> Filipe Teixeira
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