[EuroPython] EuroPython visitor questions
Hello Jacob and Laura It was good to meet you in Oxford, when I was being enthusiastic about py.test. Laura, you encouraged me to come to EuroPython, and I'm flying out tomorrow night! However, I'm not a seasoned traveller, and would appreciate some advice that I can't find from the EuroPython website or elsewhere: 1) What arrangements are there for security? I'm bringing a laptop, but I'd rather not take it with me as I visit the archipelago -- it might get wet! Is there anywhere I could leave it safely? 2) You mention bicycle being a good way to get around. Since I ride a bicycle to work in the UK, I like the idea. How likely is theft? Does the shop supply suitable locks? 3) I'm hoping to see a bit of Goteburg before the conference. Do you have some recommendations of places not to miss? Are there others you know of arriving early who might have the same idea? 4) I'm interested in your PyPy sprint, but unfortunately I have to return to the UK on 2 July. Would it worth my joining you for the first day on the Friday? Or could I (one year full-time with Python) be of any use before the conference (when it sounds as if the PyPy experts will be meeting)? I'm keen to get an understanding of what you're doing with PyPy. 5) Or are there other sprints on Thursday and Friday? None listed on your web site! 6) Can you recommend a good web site from which to print off a relevant road map of Goteburg? 7) Will there be somewhere I can get broadband access before the conference? 8) Do you know anyone who could recommend a good church for Sunday morning (preferably Evangelical rather than Catholic)? 9) Would it be possible to meet you on Thursday for some help with the maps and orientation? I get lost easily! 10) Is there any swimming pool available at a reasonable price? Many thanks for your help. Best wishes Rob Collins == Test first == Dr Rob Collins Director, Agile Data Ltd Embrace change ___ EuroPython mailing list EuroPython@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython
Re: [EuroPython] Call for Reviewers
Hi Andreas *> If you talk about the reviewer process: no, there is no public voting for talks like it was in Florence.* Would it be helpful to analyse the problem as follows? 1. EuroPython at Florence was a great success for three years 2. We are looking for the same sort of thing in Berlin 3. There are major changes the new organisers have made (e.g. much higher prices, no public voting) 4. There has been little advance explanation of the reasons for these (presumably well thought out) changes Please could you open up your planning process, particularly letting us know the reasons for changes before they happen, rather than having to respond to complaints? Thanks for all your hard work in putting on this conference! Best wishes Rob Collins PythonPro Ltd On 10 February 2014 05:00, Andreas Jung wrote: > Hello Amirouche, > > I don't understand what you mean with "open". The EP orga team > does not work differently like many other open-source or scientific > conferences. If you talk about the reviewer process: no, there is no > public voting > for talks like it was in Florence. The reviews will be carried out by > reviewer team > where everyone can participate. The EP organization is also open to > everyone that is > interested and able to contribute to the success of the conference. The > organization is as > open as possible and I want to stress out that it is as open as other > conferences in the same > field - nothing more, nothing less. > > Regards > Andreas Jung > EuroPython 2014 Organization Team - Communications > > EuroPython 2014 - The European Python Conference in Berlin > 21-27 July 2014 at bcc Berlin Congress Center > Meet with the Python community: tutorials, talks, sprints and socializing > ep2014.europython.eu - @europython on Twitter - facebook.com/europython > > > On 9 Feb 2014, at 22:23, Amirouche Boubekki wrote: > > Why isn't all the process *open*? Where are the sources? Why the >> organisation use private mailling lists? Why financial matters must >> stay hidden? >> >> 2014-02-09 15:28 GMT+01:00 Andreas Jung : >> >>> Please see: >>> >>> http://blog.europython.eu/post/76109857365/call-for- >>> reviewers-get-involved-and-and-help-the >>> >>> Andreas Jung >>> ___ >>> EuroPython 2014 Berlin, 21th27th July >>> EuroPython mailing list >>> EuroPython@python.org >>> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython >>> >> ___ > EuroPython 2014 Berlin, 21th27th July > EuroPython mailing list > EuroPython@python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython > ___ EuroPython 2014 Berlin, 21th27th July EuroPython mailing list EuroPython@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython
[EuroPython] Hey, what about the Zen of Python conferences?
Let's keep the affordable "community" origins of EuroPython. *** *Simple is better than complex.* *** Some people are asking for clarity and openness. *** *Explicit is better than implicit.* *** *** *If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea.* *** Some people are raising exceptions for discussion. *** *Errors should never pass silently.* *** The alternative to *EAFP* is *LBYL*, not *"Tough. This is how it is. Keep quiet."* So let's take a specific example: in the Verband conference proposal, under "Expected differences from EuroPython 2010/2011/2012" they listed only two items: Scholar students, and Barcamp. No mention of abandoning the binding requirement to use the Python Italia website platform. No mention of replacing community voting with a closed talk selection process. I like the idea of everyone getting a say on all the talks proposed. Let's apply the Zen of Python, and discuss why we can't still have community voting for EuroPython 2014. Rob Collins ___ EuroPython 2014 Berlin, 21th27th July EuroPython mailing list EuroPython@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython
Re: [EuroPython] two tickets for europython up for grabs anyone interested?
Hi Andreas I too, read the terms and conditions, when I realised that I would be unable to attend EuroPython 2014. As instructed, I sent an email to the help desk on 1 May 2014. > * HelloUnfortunately, for family health and other reasons, I will not be > able to attend EuroPython in Berlin this year. * > > *I bought an early bird ticket. Is there a way that I can legitimately > resell this, or can I get a refund on it, so you can resell it as a > full-price ticket? Thanks,Rob Collins* To date, I have had no reply, from the help desk or anybody else. > This clause exists in order to avoid people buying lots of early bird tickets in batches > in order to resell them later. I understand that you want to stop people profiteering by buying lots of early bird tickets, and reselling them later. But I am one person, wanting to sell one business ticket at face value. As Petr pointed out, nothing in the General Terms & Conditions for participation in the EuroPython 2014 conference says that I can't do this, and indeed states that "another participant may be named as a substitute, at no extra cost". My ticket page under "Your tickets" confirms that a transfer is expected, asking me to assign the ticket to a user. > *Early Bird Business: Rob CollinsThis ticket is not assigned to a specific > user account. Hence we will only print the name and organization given > during the purchase process of the ticket on the badge. For more > flexibility and more information on the badge, please assign the ticket to > a user. This may require the intended owner to sign-up if no account has > been creat*ed before. All you need to do to stop profiteering on discounts, is to say that tickets may only be transferred at face value, and put a number limit on that to avoid bulk reselling. Yet you are saying that for a €450 early bird ticket to be refunded (rather than sold at the same price) I must pay a €90 administration fee. And that is only if the help desk actually replies to me before your deadline in June. It makes bank charges look cheap! Please sort this out... Best wishes Rob Collins On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 7:11 PM, Petr Viktorin wrote: > On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 7:56 PM, Andreas Jung wrote: > > Hello, > > > > https://ep2014.europython.eu/en/registration/ticket-sale/ > > > > states > > > > “““ > > > > Discounts > > > > Discounts are available for > > > > • Speakers: 25% > > > > • Trainers and keynote speakers: 100% > > > > Discounts will be reimbursed at a later time after the scheduling has > been completed. > > > > Early Bird tickets can not be transferred to other persons. > > ““" > > > > This clause exists in order to avoid people buying lots of early bird > tickets in batches > > in order to resell them later. This is the reason why early bird tickets > can not be transferred. > > > > Regards > > Andreas > > I see. Thanks for making that clear! > > > Am 26.05.2014 um 18:42 schrieb Oisin Mulvihill < > oisin.mulvih...@gmail.com>: > > > >> I thought you could assign it to anyone on the system. I could assign > it without selling it? > >> > >> That seems a bit unfair, particularly since they will sell again for > full price. I've no problem donating to python, but this doesn't exactly > fit with the spirit of europython's I know. Its seem unusually money > grabbing. > >> > >> I guess rules must be followed... > >> > >> > >> On 26 May 2014 16:45, Andreas Jung wrote: > >> Hello Osin > >> > >> early bird personal tickets can not be transferred or sold to other > persons > >> based on our terms and conditions but you can apply for a 80% refund of > the ticket > >> price. > >> > >> > https://media.ep14.org/site_media/filer_public/92/aa/92aa7941-c0ee-481f-bb7f-30e58897cc8d/europython2014_gtc_v11_20140205_17-03-00en.pdf > >> > >> Regards > >> Andreas Jung > >> > >> > >> Am 23.05.2014 um 12:28 schrieb Oisin Mulvihill < > oisin.mulvih...@gmail.com>: > >> > >> > Hi There, > >> > > >> > Regretfully I cannot now attend EuroPython 2014 in Berlin. I have two > "early bird personal tickets" which I can sell for face value. I paid > EUR300 per ticket in my case. I can assign the tickets to each person on > receipt of payment. > >> > > >> > Is anyone interested? > >> > > >> > Thanks, > >> > > >> > Oisin > >> > ___
Re: [EuroPython] two tickets for europython up for grabs anyone interested?
Hi Andreas Thank you for the clarification. Best wishes Rob Collins On 27 May 2014 11:15, Oisin Mulvihill wrote: > Thank you Andreas. > > > On 27 May 2014 10:36, Andreas Jung wrote: > >> Hello Oisin, >> >> we decided that you can go forward and transfer your tickets to other >> persons >> through >> >> https://ep2014.europython.eu/en/tickets/mine/ >> >> (you need to specify the usernames of the target persons). >> >> I hope this solves your problem. >> >> Regards >> Andreas >> >> Am 23.05.2014 um 12:28 schrieb Oisin Mulvihill > >: >> >> > Hi There, >> > >> > Regretfully I cannot now attend EuroPython 2014 in Berlin. I have two >> "early bird personal tickets" which I can sell for face value. I paid >> EUR300 per ticket in my case. I can assign the tickets to each person on >> receipt of payment. >> > >> > Is anyone interested? >> > >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Oisin >> > ___ >> > EuroPython 2014 - July 21th-27th in Berlin >> > EuroPython mailing list >> > EuroPython@python.org >> > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython >> >> > > ___ > EuroPython 2014 - July 21th-27th in Berlin > EuroPython mailing list > EuroPython@python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython > ___ EuroPython 2014 - July 21th-27th in Berlin EuroPython mailing list EuroPython@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython
