On Tue, Nov 12, 2002 at 05:17:41PM +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Just to correct one point. IBM outsources the management of all major events they undertake. In events of this size, even one mistake can be costly, both in terms of money as well as in terms of reaction, review and goodwill.
The point is still of whether we can afford them, but give me a few days and we will have that info.
Outsourcing a volunteer based effort is simply meaningful. We are not completely inexperienced in organizing conferences etc. since we are planning to do it for the first time, do it modestly, a reasonably visible show and be content with it. Also when you are planning the dates, do keep in mind the availability of the venue etc.
First how many participants are we expecting, how big an auditorium do we need, are we doing it for all over the country or Mumbai or Maharastra. What will be the focus/theme?
Nagarjuna