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This page is for gathering information for a proposal to run an Apache Roadshow in India in 2020. Note that the event is not yet approved or even guaranteed to run.

Overview:

We are putting together this proposal for an Apache Roadshow in India.

Proposed Location: Gurgaon (officially called Gurugram)

Main reasons behind selecting this location are as follows:

1. Financial Hub  : It is known as a financial and technology hub of india
2. Tech Company Presence: All major technology companies have a presence there
3. Connectivity :The location is close to Delhi Airport (12 miles) which has good domestic and international connectivity
4. Local Support: We have contacts and local support in Gurugram that can take care of our local requests and needs

Proposed Date: Q1 2020  (Potentially 2nd or 3rd week in February)

Suggested date is 2nd or 3rd week in February. The reasons for this timeframe are as follows:

1. Weather

1. : The weather is very good in India at this time (i.e. not too hot, not too cold)
2. Flight Costs

1. : International flight rates are cheaper in February compared with other months
2. Lack of Other Open Source Events

1. : Not many open source events are in this time frame. The only main event is European based FOSDEM 

Tentative Date: Q1 2020

1. which is usually the first weekend in February)
   

Event Goals:

1. Goal 1

2. Goal 2

Sponsor Information:

Location #1

Format:

2 days,

4 tracks full tracks (or up to 8 mini tracks) with a Keynotes

Breakfast and sponsor booth fair to start

Mid-morning coffee break booth visit break

Lunch with booth visit

Mid-afternoon snack / booth visit break