Summits, Conferences and Meetups workgroup - 2025-12-11

Hello, I wanted to ask if you are okay with the proposal?

Hi emus: to be clear: the proposal is to spend approximately 500 + 100 + 60 + 10 euro for promotional material (mostly stickers)?

Yes

I am OK with that. One small side note: I really like the idea of creating posters. That said, I'm a bit concerned about the tone of the current message for posters on our wiki: "Isn't XMPP dead?" "No. Ever heard of Fortnite?" It might come across as dismissive.

I think it would be good to rephrase that (although I don't know in what state the design of the poster is?). Maybe something like: "Think XMPP is dead? Think again! It’s alive in apps, games, and services you use every day."

"XMPP: alive and kicking! It's quietly making your favorite apps and games work."

These ideas counter a possible impression of XMPP being outdated, assuming that’s the tone you want for the posters.

I would be open to completely different messages, too.

XMPP: Open. Reliable. Everywhere.

Your messages, your way. XMPP delivers.

Hi Guus, the first impression for me was actually the same

Guus: take note that is is just an idea that someone opened. I like the idea of posters, though I would do it in a different way. Im very much in favor coming from what we can do and the value we bring not based ok any dead or alive impressions. ✏

The problem with the post is, that I dont know where to put it

Well, then lets not focus on that for now. The stickers obviously are a larger concern.

I try to ask someone for creating a poster. (But the chances that the person really makes it are low)

> "XMPP: alive and kicking! It's quietly making your favorite apps and games work.” This is a much more positive framing, to my mind.

Guus: take note that is is just an idea that someone opened. I like the idea of posters, though I would do it in a different way. Im very much in favor coming from what we can do and the value we bring not based on any dead or alive impressions. ✏