Global Conferences Committee/2012 Plan

Approved: 10/17/2011 | Vote Thread

Conduct events to support the OWASP mission around the world
a. Conduct 4 Global AppSec, 10 Regional and 15 Local events,

b. Hold an OWASP Summit in 2013 with over 250 attendees,

c. Support Loss-Leader events in North America, South America, Asia, Europe

Support the OWASP mission at non-owasp events
a. 25 Promotional events

b. 2 Developer event outreach

c. Booth in a box program

Provide better support for OWASP event planners
a. Centralized providers for Video, Equipment Rental, Online messaging, Website Hosting

b. Central feedback on speakers, events & training

c. Professional Marketing + lead generation

d. Graphics design

e. Con-Network in a box

Recruit regional participation in the committee
a. Desired committee composition at least 1 US, 1 EU, 1 LATAM, 1 Asiapac

b. Strengthen participation requirements in governance (meeting attendance 75%), Liaison requirement

Initiatives
TBD

Budget Request
GCC 2012 Budget Plan


 * Expenses: $291,800 (GCC initiatives = $126,800)
 * Loss-leader events $25,000
 * 2013 Summit $140,000
 * Outreach Support $24,000
 * GCC Technology $21,500
 * Travel $15,500
 * Operational Support $20,800
 * OWASP Track $20,000
 * Marketing $25,000


 * Income: $296,000
 * Global AppSec Conferences $225,000
 * Regional Conferences $69,000
 * Local Events $2,000


 * Net: $4,200