#282: Funding request for Buddhika Kurera (bckurera) -------------------------------------+------------------------------------- Reporter: bckurera | Owner: rbergero Type: Funding request | Status: new Priority: normal | Milestone: KL 2012: Travel Subsidy Component: FUDCon Kuala Lumpur | Requested 2012 | Keywords: Blocked By: | Blocking: -------------------------------------+------------------------------------- Please set the "Component" below to the correct event for your request.
Tell us the following:
* What do you need covered? (Please estimate the costs in USD: hotel $X, travel $Y) Travel = $250 Hotel = not sure (ok with what organizers provides) (I need a hotel room for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.)
* If we cannot provide a full subsidy, will a partial subsidy be helpful? (Yes/No?) No
* If Yes, specify the minimum amount you need covered to facilitate your attendance. n/a
* What will you accomplish by being at FUDCon? (Please be as specific as possible, since this is the most important factor in granting requests.)
I would like to get the opportunity of participating the FUDcon in APAC region.I couldnt make the last FUDcon at Pune unfortunately. By being exposing to the event I am looking forward to gain more experiences as this is my first FUDcon, meet other contributors (IRC ppl in live) and expand my network.
I am delivering speech ('focusing on Fedora Design and Insight') and supporting on some workshops for beginners where the contribution towards the Fedora project will be discussed.
* If you are requesting airfare, include complete flight information such as flight numbers, desired departure and arrival airports, and times. Also let us know if you have specific time restrictions.
Depart AK 1268 Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Thursday, 17 May 2012, Depart 0815 Arrive 1430
Return AK 1267 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) Monday, 21 May 2012, Depart 0615 Arrive 0715
* Do you need a visa or other official processing before you can attend FUDCon? If so, approximately how long does that processing take? I need visa. Processing time is 3-4 days. I need a letter from the organizers to apply for visa. http://www.kln.gov.my/web/lka_colombo/requirement_foreigner
* Include any additional, relevant information. Air fare is indicated as it appears for today. Prices depends on the date the ticket is being approved.