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{*}{excerpt}KiwiSpace is currently mulling the idea of organising a regular series of event nights with speakers on space topics, and we'd love to hear your thoughts.{excerpt}{*}

We've been considering what formats would work best: A number of our members have attended events like [Pecha Kucha|http://www.pechakucha.co.nz], [Ignite|http://www.ignitewellington.co.nz/2010/02/whats-so-special-about-ignite.html], or watched [TED or TEDx talks|http://www.ted.com] online. The approaches vary -- some focus on short presentations with lots of speakers, others longer 'keynotes' - or a combination of the two. Then there's the venue/style -- e.g. sit down in a lecture hall, a bar, or maybe over [dinner|http://www.freewebs.com/girlgeekdinners/]. 

Our goal would be to get people interested in space together regularly (bi-monthly/monthly), listen to some engaging or thought-provoking presentations, and provide plenty of time for everyone to mix and mingle and share ideas. 

*Following the [KiwiMars|http://www.kiwispace.org.nz/mars2012] mission we want to see if we can hold one (or several) of these events -- probably in June.*

As a 'straw man proposal' for a first event, we've been thinking the following:
* Hold at a private room in a restaurant or bar, with seating for around 40 people. 
* Round tables for ~8 people -- to encourage conversation, etc
* Catered food/meal and a cash bar
* 2-3 speakers -- with KiwiMars being one of the first topics
* $25 tickets

We'd love to hear your feedback on what format you think is best, and most importantly {color:red}*would you come?*{color}

_If this is at all of interest, we'd appreciate you taking 1 minute to fill in this quick form below._


{form-mail:to=mark.mackay@kiwispace.org.nz|subject=Space Socials|fields=What city do you live in?,Number of Friends you would expect to come with you,Topics of interest (and who you think could present on it),Other comments or thoughts on the idea?}{form-mail}