KeyCon 2016 Planning, Organizing, and Fraternizing (Location selected)

[absyrd]

+1 for NYC/East Coast

Travelling wouldn't be such a big deal if I wasn't getting married this year.

That settles it.

dgneo's wedding = black tie KeyCon

[Hispes]

I do like Florida, and I could likely make it, but Nashville is closer for more people. I can assist with Nashville planning. Nashville also nets us Booper. What does Florida get us?

 Regardless, if it is on the East coast and I can make it, I could take at least two others with me. We could split lodging, and I'll take care of the gas.

Maybe we should have a poll for East or West coast and go from there? /shrug

[dgneo]

+1 for NYC/East Coast

Travelling wouldn't be such a big deal if I wasn't getting married this year.

That settles it.

dgneo's wedding = black tie KeyCon

I wouldn't say no to that 

[livingspeedbump]

@Retrochick and I both agree Asheville is where it needs to be.

[FLFisherman]

@Retrochick and I both agree Asheville is where it needs to be.

Where is that? Also, when would this be?

[hwood34]

@Retrochick and I both agree Asheville is where it needs to be.

Where is that? Also, when would this be?

[FLFisherman]

@Retrochick and I both agree Asheville is where it needs to be.

Where is that? Also, when would this be?

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I definitely should have Googled that location. XD

[Hispes]

We could do Louisville. It's a great little city, and it's in bourbon country!

[livingspeedbump]

We could do Louisville. It's a great little city, and it's in bourbon country!

More breweries than anywhere else in the country in Asheville.

Also TONS of stuff to do if we make a weekend of it. Biltmore estate home and vineyard tours, brew tours, the downtown is extremely walkable with lots of coffee houses, book stores, art stores, RECORD STORES (Harvest Records is legendary).

There are also lots of cheap hotels to rent. Another very easy way to handle housing would be to rent cabins in groups, this would be quite cheap if 8 or so people shacked up in a Cabin. For the NC meetup that is more or less already planned for Ashville around the same time we were already planning on doing this.

[OTD]

+1 +1 +1 +1 for Chicago.

[Hispes]

We could do Louisville. It's a great little city, and it's in bourbon country!

More breweries than anywhere else in the country in Asheville.

Also TONS of stuff to do if we make a weekend of it. Biltmore estate home and vineyard tours, brew tours, the downtown is extremely walkable with lots of coffee houses, book stores, art stores, RECORD STORES (Harvest Records is legendary).

There are also lots of cheap hotels to rent. Another very easy way to handle housing would be to rent cabins in groups, this would be quite cheap if 8 or so people shacked up in a Cabin. For the NC meetup that is more or less already planned for Ashville around the same time we were already planning on doing this.

I'm not opposed to Asheville, but bourbon > beer, every single time. =P

Seriously though, Ash or Nash is the same drive for me. I'm on board for either, but I'm promoting Nash!

[Scgmdx2]

If it's going to be a driving distance (as opposed to flying), I'd love to do a carpool/convoy for people in the Texas area. Would make travel a lot cheaper.

[Dernubenfrieken]

@Retrochick and I both agree Asheville is where it needs to be.

I've got family in Asheville, so I'd support that notion. And as you mentioned, beer and vinyl. While bourbon is great, beer lends itself better to tours and general drinking comradery

[Hispes]

Well, can we at least plan a Nashville meetup? We need a thread to discuss, if anyone is interested.

[whmeltonjr]

All of this talk of places that aren't Austin. Pls return the conversation to Austin. Thank you.

[Scgmdx2]

All of this talk of places that aren't Austin. Pls return the conversation to Austin. Thank you.

Honestly it seems to be the only logical choice.

[Phenix]

why not choosing Germany? )

Know at least 10 People who would like to come.

[DAVYtm]

I would love NYC or Boston, but could definitely swing Chicago

[tassadarforaiur]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

[Joey Quinn]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

There was a Portillos <5 min from last year's venue.

[romevi]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

There was a Portillos <5 min from last year's venue.

I'm Chicago? So I'm guessing the one on Harlem?

[Joey Quinn]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

There was a Portillos <5 min from last year's venue.

I'm Chicago? So I'm guessing the one on Harlem?

Nah, Wilmette.

Edit: Actually Skokie

[ghostjuggernaut]

My vote goes to Charleston or Asheville.

[romevi]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

There was a Portillos <5 min from last year's venue.

I'm Chicago? So I'm guessing the one on Harlem?

Nah, Wilmette.

Edit: Actually Skokie

Ha! That's the one we go to all the time!

[Capnmycraw]

Baton Rouge!

[Pdub]

Chicago!

[Joey Quinn]

Depending on when it's scheduled for, chitown should be getting a second Portillos in May

There was a Portillos <5 min from last year's venue.

I'm Chicago? So I'm guessing the one on Harlem?

Nah, Wilmette.

Edit: Actually Skokie

Ha! That's the one we go to all the time!

Same here! When I'm not at school I live in Northfield.

[tassadarforaiur]

As a south loop resident, most looking forward to the new one, but always used to go to Vernon hills one. We also have best hot dogs and pizza in Chicago

[Hispes]

As a south loop resident, most looking forward to the new one, but always used to go to Vernon hills one. We also have best hot dogs and pizza in Chicago

Chicago has great food, but the South has the best food in the country over all.  Also, BBQ.

[ghostjuggernaut]

I've added a poll to track interest.  I based the options off of Hoffs post that included organizers.  If there are other locations that people are willing to organize for let us know and we can add it to the poll.

 

[Scgmdx2]

Nashville and Asheville are going to split the vote pretty hard. This election is rigged!

[Dernubenfrieken]

Nashville and Asheville are going to split the vote pretty hard. This election is rigged!

I sort of agree, it would be nice to be able to vote for a few locations.

[tassadarforaiur]

how about we just see if Nash+Ash combined are enough to win. if yes, then a runoff vote?

[apathy3cs]

I'm in, depending on location and work.  Work's not been great for freetime recently. 

I'd second that Colorado thought though.  Many cool places there.

Also if Chicago is selected I do have an unused second bedroom and a blowup mattress.  Just gotta be ok with my cats.

[xiaodian317]

Really,really want to go USA for KeyCon 2016.

[CPTBadAss]

I really enjoyed my adventures in Nashville so if Keycon or a meetup is there, I'll be there if work allows. Same thing with Keycon....which is looking to be in Chicago again.

[Bromono]

It's always in Chicago -.-

[jdcarpe]

It's always in Chicago -.-

Yeah, if it's Chicago again, I'll probably just pass.

[FLFisherman]

It's always in Chicago -.-

Yeah, I thought they were looking to do it somewhere new. Not that Chicago is a bad location. I think it's a good, central location for most.

[HoffmanMyster]

Should definitely re-do the vote, allowing multiple options.  "List all locations you would attend", etc. 

And as much as Chicago is great for me, I like to travel and see other places.  Swapping over to CA two years ago was awesome. 

[CPTBadAss]

And as much as Chicago is great for me, I like to travel and see other places.  Swapping over to CA two years ago was awesome.

Same. I'm not opposed. Just would be fun to travel somewhere new

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Chicago and Asheville are likely the only ones I could even consider going to.  If it's one of those I would sell my soul to go.

[tassadarforaiur]

Depending on how fast the gh60 group buy gets wrapped up by the volunteers, maybe a station could be set aside for people willing to assemble a few boards? perhaps even an artisan/novelty raffle for the helpers if a maker feels so inclined (please).

[CPTBadAss]

Depending on how fast the gh60 group buy gets wrapped up by the volunteers, maybe a station could be set aside for people willing to assemble a few boards? perhaps even an artisan/novelty raffle for the helpers if a maker feels so inclined (please).

I've always been against this kinda stuff at Keycon. Isn't fair for the person(s) providing services imo. Even if it's 2 days, there's not a lot of time for playing with keyboards, talking, and presentations as we've seen in the past. I'm also strongly in favor of the idea that if you're buying custom mechanical keyboards, you should be able to build your own boards. But that's just my opinion.

[Binge]

Depending on how fast the gh60 group buy gets wrapped up by the volunteers, maybe a station could be set aside for people willing to assemble a few boards? perhaps even an artisan/novelty raffle for the helpers if a maker feels so inclined (please).

I've always been against this kinda stuff at Keycon. Isn't fair for the person(s) providing services imo. Even if it's 2 days, there's not a lot of time for playing with keyboards, talking, and presentations as we've seen in the past. I'm also strongly in favor of the idea that if you're buying custom mechanical keyboards, you should be able to build your own boards. But that's just my opinion.

Good opinion and observation.

Frankly it really matters where people can find a reasonable place to set up a large conference room/hall.  Space is so important at these events.

[jbondeson]

I understand that there are a lot of enthusiastic people in Chicago, but it was just there last year, so having it somewhere else would probably be good.

And frankly, while I would love it to be in Colorado, I think having it a little further East would be good as well since 2014 was in Mountain View. That's why I think Nashville would be a good candidate as long as it's timed correctly to avoid any large music events.

[Bromono]

I wouldn't mind going to Portland or Seattle.

I love it up there so much.

Or we can go party in Vegas with Bro

[Jemaunji]

I just picked Chicago because of proximity, it'll be my first Keycon so I'm really down for anywhere.

[drpatrickbateman]

I've never been to KeyCon before, and would love to go.  If its in Chicago, I'll definitely be there!

[tassadarforaiur]

Depending on how fast the gh60 group buy gets wrapped up by the volunteers, maybe a station could be set aside for people willing to assemble a few boards? perhaps even an artisan/novelty raffle for the helpers if a maker feels so inclined (please).

I've always been against this kinda stuff at Keycon. Isn't fair for the person(s) providing services imo. Even if it's 2 days, there's not a lot of time for playing with keyboards, talking, and presentations as we've seen in the past. I'm also strongly in favor of the idea that if you're buying custom mechanical keyboards, you should be able to build your own boards. But that's just my opinion.

Good opinion and observation.

Frankly it really matters where people can find a reasonable place to set up a large conference room/hall.  Space is so important at these events.

That's fair. I was just thinking of it as a way to donate time to community, since some backers paid for assembly, but that money's gone with their shipping