Permissible Commercial Activities in IEEE 802 Workshops
Explore the history of commercial activities in IEEE 802 workshops, from past sponsorships to current funding models. Learn about permissible activities, sponsorship opportunities, and the benefits they bring to the community in fostering connections and collaborations.
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Permissible Commercial Activities IEEE 802 Workshop Peter Yee November 2024 ec-24-0277-00-00EC EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 1 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC In years long past Limited commercial activities were allowed IEEE 802 used to have commercial sponsorship of some session social events, at least in the early 1990s Admittedly, IEEE 802 was a much smaller organization then The sponsor bought drinks and/or food In return, they got to give a pitch to attendees This was eventually abolished EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 2 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Other organizations IETF (3 per year): meetings are overtly but not wholly sponsored Primary host Connectivity, equipment, diversity and inclusion, running code, Open Internet, and sustainability sponsor; individual supporters Local supporter think MICE incentives Differing levels of sponsorship available Host gets presentation slot, others get mentioned in plenary and on signs Meeting fee also pays for meetings EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 3 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Other organizations GSMA FASG (3 per year): partially sponsored Primary host operator or vendor Additional sponsors All get speaking slots / product pitches Venue signage thanks the host / sponsors Includes sponsored social event No cost to participants EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 4 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Funding models IETF: ISOC funding Higher meeting fees Sponsorships GSMA Membership fees Sponsorships In-kind donations: meeting venue, food/drinks EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 5 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Possible activities at IEEE sessions? Meeting or social event sponsorships Advertising at meetings Equipment and tool demonstrations Hospitality suites Sponsored plenary lunch and tech talk EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 6 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Pros Brings tighter connection between 802 users (component, systems, test equipment, service providers) with the 802 stds dev community at 802 plenaries Possible revenue source that may reduce registration fees for 802 participant EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 7 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Cons May be perceived as violation of 802 anti- trust immunity May be difficult to establish polices that are fair and non discriminator IEEE 802 s 501c(3) status may make it challenging EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 8 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
ec-24-0277-00-00EC Next steps Create an ad hoc on this topic Check in with David Law, who has been asking IEEE legal about permissible commercial activities as well EEE 802 Version 1.0 Page 9 IEEE 802 November 2024 workshop
