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+# Registrasion
+
+## What
+
+A registration package that sits on top of the Symposion conference management system. It aims to be able to model complex events, such as those used by [Linux Australia events](http://lca2016.linux.org.au/register/info?_code=301).
+
+
+## Planned features
+
+### KEY:
+- _(MODEL)_: these have model/controller functionality and needs UI
+- _(ADMIN)_: these have admin functionality
+
+### Inventory
+- Allow conferences to manage complex inventories of products, including tickets, t-shirts, dinner tickets, and accommodation _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Reports of available inventory and progressive sales for conference staff
+- Restrict sales of products to specific classes of users
+- Restrict sales of products based to users who've purchased specific products _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Restrict sales of products based on time/inventory limits _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Restrict sales of products to users with a voucher _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+
+### Tickets
+- Sell multiple types of tickets, each with different included products _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Allow for early bird-style discounts _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Allow attendees to purchase products after initial registration is complete _(MODEL)_
+ - Offer included products if they have not yet been claimed _(MODEL)_
+- Automatically offer free tickets to speakers and team
+- Offer free tickets for sponsor attendees by voucher _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+
+### Vouchers
+- Vouchers for arbitrary discounts off visible products _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+- Vouchers that enable secret products _(MODEL)_ _(ADMIN)_
+
+### Invoicing
+- Automatic invoicing including discount calculation _(MODEL)_
+- Manual invoicing for arbitrary products by organisers _(MODEL)_
+- Refunds
+
+### Payments
+- Allow multiple payment gateways (so that conferences are not locked into specific payment providers)
+- Allow payment of registrations by unauthenticated users (allow business admins to pay for registrations)
+- Allow payment of multiple registrations at once
+
+### Attendee profiles
+- Attendees can enter information to be shown on their badge/dietary requirements etc
+- Profile can be changed until check-in, allowing for badge/company updates
+
+### At the conference
+- Badge generation, in batches, or on-demand during check-in
+- Registration manifests for each attendee including purchased products
+- Check-in process at registration desk allowing manifested items to be claimed
+
+### Tooling
+- Generate simple registration cases (ones that don't have complex inventory requirements)
+- Generate complex registration cases from spreadsheets