[Global_conference_committee] China conference

Thu May 27 11:00:07 EDT 2010

Dhruv et all,

1.  IIRC we covered this at a meeting about a year ago.  Separate to my
recollection the policy was that external websites were fine for events,
however they have to link back to the OWASP Wiki in some fashion.  They
don't just have to re-direct as it's hard to put up "marketing like"
materials on the wiki.  The wiki however, must be maintained as a primary
information source, the outside domain is secondary.

My concern with the website is that it's not just for the conference, or
rather it may not be.  The URL is owasp.org.cn which would indicate that
it's for the organization, not just one event (like the appsecdc.org page is
clearly just for the con).  This however is more an issue for
connections/the board IMO.  If it was me, owaspasiasummit.org.cn would have
been better.  Seems to me that the owasp.org.cn domain should redirect to
the main wiki.

2.  I am seriously concerned with a lack of communication here.  We had had
some initial discussions some time ago on this subject but were under the
impression that this summit would not take place this year.  It is the
function of the GCC to provide oversight of the conduct and content of the
various OWASP events and conferences.  In this instance I do have some
content concerns, and I have no idea how the conference is being conducted,
funded, organized ectera.  This is of significant concern.

To your original point, yes, if it's being billed as an Asia summit we
should have engaged other OWASP chapters in the region for support.  As we
didn't know about the conference, we could not execute on this.

3 & 4. As I don't read Mandarin and based on google's limited translation
capebilities, I'd like the committee to meet with the organizers to discuss
these points in an interactive manor.

I appreciate and encourage the organizers for their efforts in undertaking
the organization of a conference.  It's a big job.  But it's important that
the GCC be involved to ensure that the event is coordinated with our global
strategy and has content appropriate to the OWASP mission.

-Mark

On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 7:33 PM, Soi, Dhruv <dhruv.soi at owasp.org> wrote:

>
> 1. Keeping a separate website shouldn't be a concern since it provides
> flexibility and better marketing strategy over wiki. Website could surely
> point to the agenda posted over Wiki. Need a standard and governance model
> here.
> 2. Having a conference in China with no clue in other South Asian regions
> can't be termed as OWASP Asia
> 3. Security Products - Looks like to be vendor biased session
> 4. Product Awards - Completely looks to be a vendor influenced marketing
> campaign
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: global_conference_committee-bounces at lists.owasp.org
> [mailto:global_conference_committee-bounces at lists.owasp.org] On Behalf Of
> Lucas Ferreira
> Sent: 26 May 2010 21:26
> To: Jeff Williams
> Cc: global_conference_committee
> Subject: Re: [Global_conference_committee] China conference
>
> Hello Jeff,
>
> my main concern is that it seams they are preparing an OWASP
> Conference and no one knows about that. I am not concerned about the
> separate web site, but putting an owasp domain online should not be
> done without first warning OWASP. In Mexico ena Brasil, we registered
> separate domains for our conferences, but they redirect users to the
> OWASP wiki. This could work for them also.
>
> Regarding item 3 in your email, we should understand what they are
> planning, since it could be some time reserved for people to visit
> sponsor booths.
>
> I agree that item 4, as stated, seams inappropriate.
>
> Regards,
>
> Lucas
>
> On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 00:05, Jeff Williams <jeff.williams at owasp.org>
> wrote:
> > There was some question about activity in Asia.  I got a google alert
> which
> > led me to this…
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&e
> otf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.owasp.org.cn&sl=zh-CN&tl=en<http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&e%0Aotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.owasp.org.cn&sl=zh-CN&tl=en>
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a few concerns.
> >
> >
> >
> > 1.      Keeping separate website is a concern?
> >
> > 2.      This is China conference?  Or Asia?
> >
> > 3.      Day 2 Agenda – Security Technology and Security Products?
> Probably
> > inappropriate
> >
> > 4.      Day 2 Agenda – 2010 Product Award – Definitely inappropriate
> >
> >
> >
> > Perhaps there’s more communication going on here than I see, but I
> > definitely want the China team to coordinate with the Committee.  In the
> > past, there were concerns about vendor abuse and I want to make sure we
> > don’t see that here.
> >
> >
> >
> > That said, it looks like they’re getting geared up nicely.
> >
> >
> >
> > --Jeff
> >
> >
> >
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