FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Faizan Akhtar <faizan251298@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 6:59 AM Subject: Hyderabad Python User Group, Welcome to the IndiaFOSS 4.0 Family! To: Kalyan Prasad <kalyan.prsd@gmail.com> Cc: <community.indiafoss@fossunited.org> Dear community partner, This is Faizan reaching out to you on behalf of the IndiaFOSS 4.0 Team. I am excited to inform you that we are excited to have Hyderabad Python User Group as a community partner for the upcoming IndiaFOSS 4.0 Conference <https://platform.fossunited.org/indiafoss/2024>. As a Community Partner, your involvement and assistance would play a pivotal role in promoting open-source technology and fostering innovation in our community. To ensure we are aligned, here are some key points from the community partnership guidelines: What do we expect from a Community Partner? - Outreach: Inform your members about the conference via email, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, or other channels. - Promotion: Post about the conference on your website, events page, and community platforms like meetup.com or commudle.com. (you can use our posts from our social media channels :)) ) - Social Media: Share conference updates on your social media channels. - Events: Promote the conference at your meetups and community events. - Sponsorship Referrals: Refer potential sponsors to us. Benefits of Becoming Our Community Partner Partnering with IndiaFOSS 2024 showcases your commitment to open source software on national stage with significant benefits: - Visibility: We will feature our community partners on our conference website and social media platforms. - Networking: Gain access to a broader network of partner communities, attendees, and supporters. - Program Organization: Community partners have preferential opportunities to organize sideline programs such as breakout sessions and mini workshops, in alignment with our proposal guidelines. - Booth Space: Avail space to set up booths and showcase your community, attracting new members and followers. - Conference Tickets: Receive two free conference tickets for each community partner. - Funding Opportunities: Increased potential for funding and grants from the Foundation for high-quality FOSS projects and events emerging from partner communities. Additionally, this year we are offering the option for community partners to set up booths. If you are interested, please review the guidelines and fill out the Call for Project/Community Tables form here. <https://fossunited.org/indiafoss/2024/booth-application/new> We are excited to work with you to make the conference a huge success! Feel free to reach out in case of any queries/questions you may have. Thank you Team IndiaFOSS