[EuroPython] Motives and interests build structures

[Andrew Smart]

I think we should differentiate between the different
interests and motives of the people and companies involved
into the EPC activities.

It is important to think about the interests and motives,
because we need to build up a structure which focuses on 
that. Else the people won't participate.

Currently the basic common interest is implicit throu
the way the EPC happened. If we want a structure, we have
to make it explicit.

I see several typical interests:

Company interests:
- some companies are developing software based on Python 
  (including Zope, Plone etc.) and want to sell this to the
  community. 
  -> Therefore they show up and make some marketing on the EPC,
  also getting feedback about the pros and cons of their products.
- some companies are interested to support the community,
  because their business is based on community efforts products
  and are depending on the community to get the products 
  developed.
  -> They show up and connect to the community, caring about
  the relationships.
- some companies are not dependent on Python or community
  products but have stratetic interests in Python or community
  products. Or they want to be present in the community for
  other interests. Or they just believe in Python ;-)
  Or they love the Belgium beer and the sandwiches of the EPC.
  -> they show up, talk to people and get the community vibes.

- some companies may be potential customers and want to talk to
  the community or the companies.

Personal interests:

- Python developers try to catch up the newest stuff, try to
  learn something.
- Python developers try to connect to companies to get contracts.
- People are interested in meeting people, caring about relationships,
  want to build new ones.
- People are interested in technologies, want to learn something new.
- The PBF people use the occasion to meet in front of the building ;-)
- The ZopeEurope/EuroZope people use the occasion to meet in hot rooms
  above locations with curios names like "Eden". ;-))
- Some people are interested in giving talks about their stuff

I surely missed some interests/motives... 

Andrew