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Satellite events are partnered with the main OpenCon meeting in Washington DC, but can be customized significantly. For example:

• You can time shift the event to suit local times, or hold it on a different weekend.

• You could invite local speakers, have local workshops and panels as you please in addition to showing selected sessions from the main event.

• You could hold a shorter meeting, including only the sessions that are most relevant to your institution.

Here are some suggestions of the types of event we’ve imagined:

Small satellite event

• Book a small room

• Put on the live stream

• During workshops host informal discussions on the topics raised,

• Try to attract 15+ participants

• Plan a social event for informal discussions after

Large satellite event

• Book a lecture room

• Put on the live stream

• Provide some food

• Have a structured workshop or local speaker

• Try to attract 50 participants

• Organise a simple evening activity

Mini-conference

• Book a lecture room and breakout rooms

• Put on the live stream

• Have a few local elements including workshops and talks

• Try to attract 100+ participants

• Include some event swag, either sponsored or that you create

• Include food and drinks after the event

Extras to improve your event

• Coordinate with your local librarians—very important!

• Invite local policy makers

• Put on your own workshops

• Try and set up a local working group to help organize the meeting

• Write a blog post

• Take some pictures and send them in!

Workshop ideas: In the coming weeks, we’ll provide ideas for workshops to consider including as part of your OpenCon 2014 satellite event.