Exploring New Venues for Our Next User Group Meeting

Summary: Zubeida Dawood initiated a discussion about expanding the venue options for the South Africa Splunk User Group meetings, which have traditionally been held in Johannesburg. They are considering cities like Cape Town or Durban, or even online alternatives, to increase accessibility and inclusivity. Marc Ladbrook responded enthusiastically, suggesting Cape Town as a great location and offering help with organizing the event there. The discussion aims to gather insights and suggestions on venues or formats to make future meetings more engaging and inclusive for everyone.

AI Summary

As the South Africa Splunk User Group continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring that all members feel included and have access to our events. Traditionally, our user group meetings have been held in Johannesburg, but we are considering expanding our horizons.

Would you prefer having our next meeting in a different city or online to accommodate broader participation? Perhaps cities like Cape Town, Durban, or another location would be more convenient for you? Please share your thoughts on what you'd like our next meeting to look like, including any specific venues, cities, or virtual platforms you think would help us create a more engaging and accessible event for everyone. We value your insights and look forward to hearing your suggestions on how to make our meet-ups more inclusive and enjoyable.

2 comments

Marc Ladbrook

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cape Town would be great ! There are so many good spots to choose from, please let me know if you would like some assistance with organising this in Cape Town?

Zubeida Dawood

2 weeks, 6 days ago

thanks I will be in touch, it would be great if you could rally up participants from customers in the meanwhile! if we get a good number then we can easily come through!