update on Akademy

[Carl Schwan]

Hi,
thanks for taking this decision and keeping us informed. With the
current context, I think this is the right decision.
Regards,
Carl


Le mercredi, mars 25, 2020 7:21 PM, Lydia Pintscher <lydia at kde.org> a écrit :

> Hi everyone,
> 

> I wanted to give you an update on this year's Akademy. The Akademy
> team and the board have decided to do a virtual event this year
> instead of an in-person event.
> 

> Our reasoning behind it: With the current COVID-19 lock-down of most
> of the world there is simply too much uncertainty about how things
> will look like later this year. We do not want to put any of our
> community member's or their loved-one's health at risk with an
> international gathering at this point in time. Additionally we can't
> know yet which types of travel restrictions will remain in place and
> if many of you will want to even travel again already. Since a venue
> decision is overdue we also can't delay making this decision any
> longer in the hope that things will clear up in time.
> 

> What will happen now: We will work hard to make this an enjoyable
> event that still allows us to share our successes, plan our next
> endeavors, learn and socialize. The e.V. is contracting Allyson
> Alexandrou to support the Akademy team and help us make this event
> happen. You will see her around. In addition we will need your help.
> If you can support the Akademy team please reach out to
> akademy-team at kde.org.
> 

> We will keep you updated about a specific date once we have selected
> it. We are currently targeting August/Septemeber.
> 

> Cheers
> Lydia, who hopes to see all of you again in-person at Akademy 2021
> 

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> Lydia Pintscher - http://about.me/lydia.pintscher
> KDE e.V. Board of Directors
> http://kde.org - http://open-advice.org

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