Official International Wrong Planet Conference / Festival

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It could be done as one large centalized event, with smaller events connected to it throughout the world. By establishing a digital connection, autistics from all over the world could share in a celebration of talents and differences. I'm thinking video, Internet, and more!

I know some really good hotels in Portland
that may be open to hosting.

yes that would be a perfect compromise!

I agree.

What do you guys think of having events simultaneously at several locations throughout the Country? Maybe we could get video conferencing equipment set-up at each of the locations, so people could see what was going on at the various remote locations or at least at the main event on the west coast? If the idea here is marketing and community-building, then making it accessible to as many people as possible would be ideal.

I hate to be Debbie Downer, but I don't think a decent number of members would be able to afford travel costs out to the West Coast. A lot of folks are unemployed or on SSI and many of us who are employed are on tight budgets. I have the feeling the conference might wind up being attended mainly by parents and professionals who can afford it, with a lot of autistic adults getting left out for financial reasons.

Oops, I just saw this. Ditto!

What do you think Alex?

Yeah, Alex ... What do you think?

I'm wondering if it would be possible to get Hacking Autism involved and have one of the events be a Hackathon. Could be cool.

Also, a talent show, autistic talent in the workplace workshop, games, a dance and speakers. I know Alex and I would speak. Jack and Kirsten will likely be up for it. I will talk to John Elder Robison and see if he is interested. Maybe Tony Attwood?

We've all got ome real ideas flowing now!

I agree with the rest here. Those who cannot afford to go in person because of financial, physical, or geographical reasons can still participate through live streaming, or what Alex said a while ago, a LAN party or something like that.

And, Alex, I believe you have plenty of resources at hand. I know there will be plenty of those who will to help out in this endeavor, myself included.

That would be pretty cool but I doubt I can travel for a few years, at least until I'm off the No-Fly List. Just kidding, I have way too much work coming up soon that'll last quite some time... Would be nice though. Also, hyperlexian, if there is a PPR section, better get bouncers

I'm discussing this with multiple organizations now!

I've also gotten lots of emails from some incredibly talented autistic people!

Once again, if you wish to get in touch with me, you can find all my contact info on my Facebook fan page linked in my signature.

We all need to be. Working together to make this happen!

Bottom line: if it's in the United States, unless it's a very cheap holiday, count me out. There are more members from the UK and the rest of Europe than from Australia and New Zealand.

I've been discussing the UK event this morning. Other areas will organize local events and we will use digital video to all link up.

Hmm... I know the user base here in our part of the world is small, but that's a good idea. Hopefully I can organize a gathering of WP members in our place, and have a simultaneous feed at that. That way, everyone can be part, and everyone's happy.

And why haven't you made your presence felt in the "perpetual photography thread", hmmm tomboy4good?

I take it that will be in the south-east of England, right? Still too far, unless I'm going to combine it with something else.