For info, as background to our discussions. We've now "badged" a number of events in the Technology Innovators area as being in conjunction with GGF (Grid2006, eScience2006, SKG2006, plus workshops), as a mechanism for mutually beneficial community engagement and building that "on ramp" into GGF activities. Here is an outline of the kind of informal arrangement that is emerging - this describes the "deal" with the event, not how we choose which events to badge. 1 The event can use the GGF logo. We would be pleased to see the logo appear in advance publicity and on the Web site. They can describe this as GGF endorsement (but it is NOT sponsorship - the phrase "in conjunction with GGF" is as strong as it gets). 2. GGF will nominate a liaison person for the conference (currently this has been the Tech Innovators ADs but this could be broadened - it's likely that suitable events may already have GFSG members involved in some capacity). 3. GGF will help advertise the event, through its own mechanisms and membership. (We intend that GGF will have a GGF web page that lists all such linked conferences - we haven't done this yet.) 4. GGF would like to discuss options for an appropriate presence at the event, via the liaison. We would at least like to provide all delegates with info about GGF, and discuss having an "Introduction to GGF" talk. Other options include GGF display, hospitality etc. 5. GGF links to presentations after the event to combine with our community talks, so that the event content is accessible via GGF. 6. GGF can also offer advice through the range of expertise available. The liaison person is the link to this expertise. -- Dave