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Hi Tom,

> On Nov 16, 2015, at 5:18 AM, Tom Fifield <tom at openstack.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> There were a few discussions at the summit about making a Speaker's Bureau:
> 
> User Group & OpenStack Day Events Branding (34:00)
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XKjq-_d5uPw#t=2040
> 
> Ambassador Community Report discussion (31:58)
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gUUAhLjMAoQ#t=1918
> 
> As noted by Gary from LA, one of the biggest challenges in being a meetup organiser is finding speakers. Our challenge is to create a software tool and some community process to make a 'bureau' or directory of speakers that user groups can count on.
> 
> ==> A first step noted in the meeting was to define requirements. So, as user group leaders, what do you need from a speakers directory? As speakers, how do you want your information to be used?
As a speaker, I would be okay with my email address being listed somewhere... User groups can use my information to contact me to determine availability for participation in either local or regional events.  

In general, I'd be okay with groups contacting me (even outside my city/region) if they think my areas of expertise/interest align with interest in their user groups.  I think having a way to input this information (interests/expertise) into the tool might be useful for matching speakers too.


> 
> ==> Are you interested in joining the effort to make the speakers bureau reality?
I'd be interested in helping with the effort.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> Tom
> 
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