Meanwhile, more than 8,000 miles away, underneath a section of scaffolding in Bangalore, India, nearly 150 people gathered to discuss the latest technologies and listen to presentations from local startups.
We also included presentations from local community experts (e.g., the YMCA, local grocery stores, and specialty athletic footwear stores).
As the organizer for my own LUG, I'm always looking for new venues for our meetings, and I warmly welcome presentation suggestions from local businesses using Linux.
Ducking in and out of a corner office at Parallel18 to check on a presentation from a local P&G executive, Vidal told me that he didn't come here to copy what he did in Chile.
It consisted of plenary presentations from researchers, local urban decision-makers and industry, discussions, and student group work with the final goal to develop smart sustainable strategies for a new residential district in Shanghai.
These professionals have extensive first-hand knowledge of the presentation style of many scientists from local companies, and they're willing to share their thoughts!
They gather to watch a video and hear a presentation from UNICEF as well as local youth advocates who have been trained as peer-educators.
Their meetings include visits from local female role models and presentations on relevant topics by members of Intalqi.
Representatives from local government were also present.
At a presentation given to Community Board 1 in February, Cityfox founder Billy Bildstein came armed with 24 letters of support from local politicians, community organizers, and business owners.
