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+date: 03/02/2025 16:15
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+## 1. **Sponsors Update**
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+- We attended the industry advisory board meeting.
+- Rockstar, Amazon, Google, Huawei were all there.
+- Potential to reach out to a few of them for sponsorship.
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+## 2. **HackTheBurgh Update**
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+- HTB has reached over 210 applicants.
+- The number is expected to increase closer to the deadline.
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+## 3. **InfBall Update**
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+- Plans are set to release tickets and location this week.
+- No committee discount this year, but early access.
+- Staff have been invited separately.
+- No initial release for final year, however there are plenty of tickets so it is not a problem.
+- 339 tickets sold in less than a week, making it the biggest in CompSoc history.
+- Breakdown: 49/130 ceilidh-only tickets sold, 46/100 ceilidh and dinner tickets sold.
+- Zero fees on ePay, saving £600.
+- Significant spike in views following poster release and Instagram promotion.
+- STMU announcement did not significantly increase sales.
+- 240 advance tickets sold immediately; could have sold 46 at £95.
+- Total revenue of £23,000.
+- £95 tickets are refundable until March 1st.
+- 1/5 of ticket buyers came from Instagram, mostly accessed via mobile.
+- Ideas for a charity raffle are being considered.
+
+## 4. **Events & Socials**
+
+- CompSoc x Hoppers Date Night on Wednesday.
+  - Games with chocolates, matching-style games.
+- Idea for a "What is Research?" workshop by a lecturer.
+- Another pub quiz.
+- Board games event during Flexible Learning Week.
+
+## 5. **ICHack Recap**
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+- Cat spoke to Marshall Wace; outcome was not positive.
+- Many first-years unable to participate, opting to volunteer instead.
+- Alumni help with organization and are paid.
+- ICHack treats sponsors very well; however, Marshall Wace felt they were not treated well in the past by us.
+- Lots of merchandise; sponsors are featured in a booklet.
+- ICHack is well-received and considered a strong event.
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+## 6. **Leonardo Aerospace/Engineering Talk**
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+- Leonardo (defense company) interested in giving a talk on building rockets and related topics.
+- Potential workshop on the process.
+- Kacper is against the idea.
+- Concerns raised due to past controversy—Hoppers’ event with Palantir was raided.
+- Financial sponsorship is a key factor.
+- Direct collaboration with ESA might be preferable.
+- Stan suggests focusing on public perception.
+- CompSoc has only worked with defense companies in the past for SIGINT (BAE).