View source for DebConf19/Bids/Curitiba/Status

This page aims to give clear information about how well the priorities listed by DebConf are achieved and other needed information.

== Status updates ==

== Priority list ==

'''1 - "affordable" for both sponsors and attendees'''

For people coming from North America and Europe, Brazil should be very cheap.

'''2 - strong, mature, experienced local team'''

None of us has experience with the DebConf organization. However, we have had great experiences in organizing various free Software events, including 2 MiniDebconfs.

'''3 - good working spaces'''

UFTPR has several teaching labs that can be used as hacklabs so this should not be a problem. There are also outdoor tables close to the auditoriums; depending on the weather they are good as well.

'''4 - excellent network connectivity'''

UTFPR has a 1gbps link so we should be good.

'''5 - quality and quantity of food and drink in close proximity'''

There is a mall across the street from the venue. It has a food court that is able to feed several hundreds of people at a time. There are viable vegan and vegetarian options in several of the restaurants of the food court.
Also, there are many restaurants around the venue because it is in a commercial area.
There is a supermarket few blocks from the venue.

'''6 - suitable accommodation in close proximity'''

There are several hotels really close to the venue. The ones we are targetting are just 2-3 blocks away.

'''7 - presentation facilities'''

We will be using 2 auditoriums that are great for presentations. We will be able to use as many classrooms as we need.

'''8 - travel logistics'''

Curitiba (CWB) is a short flight away from the major hubs in Brazil (São Paulo - GRU, Brasília - BSB, Rio de Janeiro - GIG).

'''9 - accessibility'''

The city of Curitiba has good accessibility. Almost all streets have signage to facilitate accessibility. UTFPR is well-suited for easy access by all.

== Strong points in our bid ==


* Experience team organizing free software events
* Curitiba is a multicultural metropolis
* City with easy mobility
* Huge variety of food
* Strong hospitality of Brazilians
* Good weather - winter is not strict here.
* Strong local Debian community
* Venue is a public university and it will be free of costs
* Comfortable accommodation (hotel)

== Weak points in our bid ==
* Accommodation costs
* Accommodation is not in the same building of the venue
* We don't have experience to organize Debconf previously

== Strong points in other bids ==
* TODO


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