[governance] Re: Location of Rio IGF (was: points discussed on the Feb 12th meeting of the Advisory group)

[Adam Peake]

Vittorio, Ralf:

I'll ask for clarification on cost and location. 
Though Carlos may be the most reliable and 
informed source.  Would be good if someone could 
describe the neighbourhood around the hotel.

Last week the advisory group made clear to the 
Brazilian hosts that there must be low cost quick 
food available during the meeting, and affordable 
accommodation is important (I think we can expect 
Brazil to understand this.)

On the location.

Looking for facilities capable of holding a 
meeting or around 2000 people. We need a modern 
environment that can handle demands for power and 
Internet access.  We want more varied space 
options than were offered in Athens.  The meeting 
will be free, and like Athens I expect those 
wishing to hold events (workshops, reasonable 
side events) will not be charged (I don't know 
this for a fact, just following what happened in 
Athens - another thing to check.)  So we should 
be thoughtful when making comments about cost.

I think we can expect all IGF locations to be 
somewhat up-market.  The local host is hosting UN 
meeting with all that entails (including 
security.)  They will be inviting other 
governments and their representatives, we can 
expect to see all IGFs anchored around facilities 
a govt would like to invite other governments to. 
Highly unlikely any IGF will be located in a 
"cheap" neighborhood (what conference ever is?) 
At the same time, because the host will pick up 
the full cost of the event we shouldn't be 
surprised if they are not located in prime 
downtown locations but some smart but cheaper 
(cheaper for the facility) slightly out of the 
way place.

Athens was an awkward location, but there was an 
affordable (mid-range -- 80 Euro/$100) hotel 50 
meters away, other cheaper places were served by 
buses.

Adam




At 8:19 PM +0100 2/16/07, Ralf Bendrath wrote:
>Vittorio Bertola wrote:
>>><http://www.windsorhoteis.com.br/en-us/conv.asp?hid=23>
>>"Only 18 km from Copacabana"?
>We are not going on holiday.
>
>This here concerns me more:
>
>"Barra da Tijuca is Rio´s most modern living 
>complex and community; sophisticated, vibrant 
>and offering innumerable attractions such as 
>fine bars and restaurants serving world class 
>cuisine, air-conditioned mega shopping malls 
>featuring world famous fashions and designers 
>labels, theme parks, ecological reserves and 
>sports of all types."
>
>That sounds like a really expensive 
>neighbourhood. I wonder if we will be able to 
>find cheap accomodation and eating options 
>around.[1]
>
>Any clues from our Brazilian colleagues?
>
>Ralf
>
>[1] Bus shuttles suck and also lead to less 
>networking and collaboration in the evenings, 
>which was really important in Athens.
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