The Indian Key note speaker concept was introduced in 2013. I went back to archives to find the criteria for this, unfortunately there was no conditions discussed.

I was astonished Indian Key note speaker was declared without any discussion in the ML [1], [2].

I called up chair of 2013 and asked how it was decided. The co chair ran the name with contact list and it was decided over phone calls.

Even last year there was no discussion on criteria.

[1]: https://mail.python.org/pipermail/inpycon/2013-March/006135.html
[2]: https://mail.python.org/pipermail/inpycon/2013-March/006183.html

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Kiran Jonnalagadda <jace@pobox.com> wrote:
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 3:02 PM, sankarshan <foss.mailinglists@gmail.com> wrote:
My take on this is that such a specific criteria really veers towards a 'sock puppet' keynote speaker. These 'local issues' have not (to my knowledge, and I do read the list frequently) been extensively discussed. Thus, assuming that a 'local' (or, 'Indian') speaker can parachute in; identify the issues; propose solutions and in general deliver a rousing keynote is somewhat of a stretch.

To give Vijay the benefit of doubt, I think he's referring to the origin context of the speaker. Someone who grew up in India will know what it's like to grow up with Indian parents and Indian society no matter where in the world they are today.

This isn't about current local issues as much as the backdrop to their story.

Kiran


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