2023/12/06 CompSoc SIG Committee Meeting

Discussion centered around sponsorship, SIG funding, event planning, and communication strategies. Aimed at streamlining SIG activities and enhancing collaboration within CompSoc.

Attendees:

• CompSoc Committee Members (Including Fergus, Ali)
• Representatives from SIGs including SIGINT, GameDevSig, Project Share, Tardis Project

Key Discussion Points

• SIG Funding: Total funding from the school is £7k. Specific requirements for pwnED and tuple events discussed.
• Communication with Neal: All communication to be channeled through Fergus.
• SIG Funding Sources:
  • Directly through CompSoc.
  • Informatics school SIG pool.
  • Individual sponsors contacted directly by SIGs.
• Event Marking: Large events such as (pwnED and tuple) will be marked and evaluated individually for funding.

SIG Requirements

• Overview: Each SIG to provide a 500-word overview.
• Target Demographics: Clearly identify the target audience for each SIG.
• Pitch Deck: CompSoc will style the pitch deck. SIGs can send a couple of pictures (optional).
• Attendance Tracking: Record the number of people at events, including special events.
• Sponsorship Inclusion: Include existing/close contact sponsors in communications.

HackTheBurgh

• SIG Participation: Discussed each SIG potentially giving a 45-minute talk during the event.