I think it is a little late for LB 2002, it will have to be LB 2003 since the earliest you can plan for is feb/march.
You will need sponserors. I think IBM and oracle will be big targets, and ofcourse, RedHat. I think ILUG members must be having contacts in these companies.
Good idea Saswata... roll me in people. I am all in for it and feel that it should be done.