[MCN-L] MCN 2010: Plea to the Program Committee

[Tanner, Simon]

Can I add my support to Alan's ideas.

Simon Tanner
King's College London


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Subject: [MCN-L]  MCN 2010: Plea to the Program Committee

Dear Colleagues,

I¹ve enjoyed participating in MCN conferences as a presenter, a workshop
giver, a listener, a former board member, etc. for at least 25 years (don¹t
tell anyone). Always I¹ve learned helpful information that I brought home
and applied.

I had a great time in Portland but I also felt frustrated that I missed a
lot when I was on a panel and maybe Sam or Chuck or Mike were in another
room on their panel. By running 5 tracks for fewer than 200 attendees there
are too many competitive slots, often on similar subjects, that splinter the
community.  I know program planning is not easy and those thankless folks
that do this give their valuable personal time without much reward.

Can we find a way in 2010 to have a max of three tracks and be more
selective about what we show and tell?

All best for 2010,
Alan

-- 
Alan Newman
Chief, Digital Imaging & Visual Services
National Gallery of Art

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