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Re: Bitcoin Conference 2013 in San Jose
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on 05/01/2013, 03:24:23 UTC
@ Yankee or anyone else familiar with the conference proceedings - will reliable WiFi access be available in the events room(s)?

I've attended conferences at the proposed location.  It is a premier venue with whatever facilities you can imagine.  Technically, anything you require, they can provide.

However: I have no clue whether communications services (e.g. WiFi for attendees, or a large pipe for streaming) are standard or will require separate purchase as an add-on from the organizer.  Also, possibly the convention center will frown on 3rd party attendees doing A/V work instead of hiring their onsite personnel and equipment.  The Foundation will have to figure out all these details based on whatever budget they have for the event, and based on a ticket price that people can afford.  From a financial standpoint, announcing that everything will be livestreamed for free could be counterproductive, as it would reduce the incentive for people to fly in and attend.  If the event doesn't sell out and break even, it would look very bad for PR reasons, and would likely mean either higher prices for those who do attend or, even worse, possible cancellation of the conference.