[PSF-Community] Fwd: EuroPython 2021: Call for Proposals Open

2021-04-26 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We're happy to announce the EuroPython 2021 Call for Proposals (CFP) and are accepting proposals for talks, training sessions, workshops, panels, poster sessions, helpdesks and other interactive sessions at EuroPython 2021. * EuroPython 2021 Call for Proposals (CFP) * https://ep2

[PSF-Community] Fwd: EuroPython 2020: Schedule published

2020-05-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are very excited to announce the first version of our EuroPython 2020 schedule: * EuroPython 2020 Schedule * https://ep2020.europython.eu/schedule/ More sessions than we ever dreamed of - After the 2nd CFP, we found th

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Second call for proposals (CFP) - Going global

2020-05-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
After participating in several other online events in Europe, we found that there is a lot of interest in these events from other time zones as well. This is a real advantage of running an online event: without the need to travel, joining an event becomes much easier. * EuroPyth

[PSF-Community] Sharing our research and licenses for going online with Python events

2020-05-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
In March 2020, we had to make a tough decision on whether to cancel EuroPython 2020 or run it online. Since we did not want to lose continuity and all the work we had already put into the in-person event, we decided to go for an online version. Now, just as many other in-person events, running the

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Ticket sales started

2020-04-21 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We have started the EuroPython 2020 online conference & sprint ticket sales today. * EuroPython 2020 Ticket Sales * https://ep2020.europython.eu/registration/buy-tickets/ Simplified ticket structure --- In order to keep things simple for the E

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: CFP for the Online Event

2020-04-02 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Since we had started the CFP under the assumption of running an in-person conference and are now switching EuroPython 2020 to an online event, we will extend the CFP for another two weeks until April 12, to give everyone who would like to participate in this new format, a chance to submit a session

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Online conference from July 23-26

2020-03-31 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Conference Tools https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAVtZnxVgmkDGvSV1vEzra7m5Nfjr-81kCrustzxAek/edit# Could be useful for you as well. If you want to add comments, please request permissions. Cheers. > On Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 8:56 PM M.-A. Lemburg <mailto:m...@egenix.com>> wrote: &

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Online conference from July 23-26

2020-03-31 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
In the last two weeks, we have discussed and investigated concepts around running this year’s EuroPython conference as an online conference. We have looked at conference tools, your feedback, drafted up ideas on what we can do to make the event interesting and what we can accomplish given our limit

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Going virtual / EuroPython 2021: Dublin, Ireland

2020-03-17 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
In our blog post on the COVID-19 last week, we were still hopeful that the situation would improve in time for the event in July. The last few days have shown us that we need to have a more realistic view on how things will develop in the coming months: https://blog.europython.eu/post/612393987829

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Call for Proposals now open

2020-03-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We have opened the Call for Proposals today. It will be left open for three weeks and then close on: Sunday, March 29 23:59:59 CEST In order to submit a proposal, please log in to the site (or create an account first) and then proceed to the CFP page: * https://ep20

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Launching the conference website

2020-03-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are very excited to announce the launch of our website for EuroPython 2020: * EuroPython 2020 Website * https://ep2020.europython.eu/ Our web WG worked hard on putting the finishing touches on the website and many other team members helped update the

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Pre-launch Website Ready

2020-01-22 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
In the last couple of weeks we have put together a pre-launch site for EuroPython 2020, which has all the information around the event, as we currently know and can share with you. EuroPython 2020 Pre-launch Website * https://ep2020.europython.eu/ * The main w

Re: [PSF-Community] Python Calendar Team - Volunteers needed

2020-01-22 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Hello everyone, if you're interested in helping with adding events to the calendars please *subscribe* to our ML: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-events I don't have time to do 1-1 introductions to how we operate the calendars and send emails to everyone who responded, sorry. I'

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2020: Venue and location selected

2019-11-01 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
After a work intense RFP over two months with more than 40 venues competing, 18 first round entries, and two rounds of refinements, we are now happy to announce the winner: EuroPython 2020 will be held at the CCD in Dublin, Ireland, from July 20 - 26 2020 We will now

Re: [PSF-Community] Introduction (Aditya Bholah)

2019-10-20 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Hi Aditya, there are many ways you can start contributing. This could be by submitting patches, helping update the Python wiki or documentation, running local user groups or events to attract more people to the language or even just to connect the ones in your area which are using Python. E.g. ha

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019 - Videos for Friday available

2019-10-01 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the third and final batch of cut videos from EuroPython 2019 in Basel, Switzerland, with another 49 videos. * EuroPython 2019 on our YouTube Channel * http://europython.tv/ In this batch, we have included all videos for Friday,

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019 - Videos for Wednesday available

2019-09-05 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the first batch of cut videos from EuroPython 2019 in Basel, Switzerland. * EuroPython 2019 YouTube Channel * http://europython.tv/ In this batch, we have included all videos for Wednesday, July 10 2019, the first conference d

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Mobile Conference App available

2019-06-27 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
ioned, I'd love to see more such announcements from other conferences as well, but many of them unfortunately don't appear to have the PSF members on their radar. On 27.06.2019 19:17, James Bennett wrote: > >>> On Jun 27, 2019, at 12:35 AM, M.-A. Lemburg wrote: >>

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Mobile Conference App available

2019-06-27 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
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Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Mobile Conference App available

2019-06-27 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
ing people who are interested to subscribe to it, as > at this point the volume of EuroPython announcements sent to > psf-community is, in my opinion, well over the line into spamming. > > > > On Jun 26, 2019, at 1:28 AM, M.-A. Lemburg <mailto:m...@python

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Mobile Conference App available

2019-06-26 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the mobile conference app for EuroPython 2019, again hosted on the Attendify platform: EuroPython 2019 Conference App * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/conference-app/ * Engage with the conference and its attendees -

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Schedule is online

2019-06-24 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the EuroPython 2019 schedule. We will again have more than 130 sessions in total, held by more than 130 speakers. Schedule for EuroPython 2019 * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/schedule/ * Please note that the schedule may still chan

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Beginners’ Day Workshop

2019-06-20 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
If you’re new to Python, you should come to our friendly, welcoming and helpful Beginners’ Day Workshop. We cater to new Pythonistas of all levels: from absolute beginners through to experienced programmers encountering Python for the first time. * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/begi

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Community Discounts

2019-06-18 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
The EuroPython Society (EPS) does not only run the EuroPython conference, but also aims to provide help for the Python community in Europe in general. * https://www.europython-society.org/ * Let’s all meet at EuroPython In addition to the Python Organ

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Warning - Spoiler alert!

2019-06-14 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Usually, we try to have something as surprise for our attendees every year. However, for this year’s conference, we have decided to give our attendees something to play with and this needs a little more preparation than a bottle or a beach towel. Drum roll… crowd screaming… and here it is: we’re p

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: PyData EuroPython 2019

2019-05-31 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce a complete PyData track at EuroPython 2019: * PyData EuroPython 2019 * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/pydata-europython-2019/ The PyData track will be part of EuroPython 2019, so you won’t need to buy an extra ticket to attend. The PyData

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019 Django Girls Workshop

2019-05-28 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Would you like to know about how to build websites, how the internet works and would you like to try programming your own first blog, but don’t know where to start? We have good news for you: we are holding a one-day Django Girls workshop for beginners ! * https://ep2019.euro

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Financial Aid Program starts today

2019-05-24 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce the start of our financial aid program for this year’s EuroPython. As part of our commitment to the Python community, we are pleased to announce that we offer special grants for people in need of a financial aid to attend EuroPython. * https://ep2019.europython.eu/r

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: First batch of accepted sessions

2019-05-22 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Our program work group (WG) has been working hard over the weekend to select the sessions for EuroPython 2019. * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/sessions/ * We’re now happy to announce the first batch with: - 112 talks, - 12 trainings, - 6 posters, - 1 interactive session and - 5 h

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Conference and training ticket sale opens today

2019-05-20 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We will be starting the EuroPython 2019 conference and training ticket sales today (Monday) at 12:00 CEST * https://ep2019.europython.eu/registration/buy-tickets/ * Only 300 training tickets available --- After the rush to the early-b

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Sponsor brochure available

2019-05-17 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to present our EuroPython 2019 Sponsor Brochure: * https://ep2019.europython.eu/sponsor/brochure/ * We have worked with our designer to compile all relevant information about the conference in a nice to read brochure, you can use to discuss a possible sponsorship in your

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Talk Voting is open

2019-05-13 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Talk voting is your chance to tell us what you’d like to see at EuroPython 2019. We will leave talk voting open until: * Friday, May 17 23:59:59 CEST * In order to vote, please log in to the website and then navigate to the talk voting page: * https://ep2019.europyth

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: CFP ends on May 12

2019-05-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We would like to remind you that the Call for Proposals closes this coming Sunday: EuroPython 2019 CFP ends on May 12 23:59:59 CEST Please submit your proposal via our website: * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/call-for-proposals/ * For full details, please see our previous

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Early-bird ticket sales

2019-05-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
As in the last few years, we will again have early-bird ticket sales for the conference. We plan to open early bird ticket sales on Monday, May 13th at 12:00 CEST. This year, we will have 200 early-bird tickets available when we open up ticket sales. They offer

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Call for Sponsors

2019-05-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Reach out to many enthusiastic Python developers, users and professionals in Basel this July ! Sponsoring EuroPython guarantees you highly targeted visibility and the opportunity to present yourself and your company in a professional and innovative environment. Also, as a sponsor of EuroPython 20

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Call for Proposals

2019-04-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce the Call for Proposals is now open. The CfP will close on Sunday in two weeks: * Sunday, May 12 23:59:59 CEST * Please submit your proposal via our website: * https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/call-for-proposals/ * We’re looking for proposals

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Launching our website

2019-04-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce the launch of our website for EuroPython 2019: * https://ep2019.europython.eu/ * Thanks to Artur, Patrick and our web WG, the website now comes with a renovated layout, modern technology and new features. At the same time, we are launching the CFP for t

[PSF-Community] ANN: Python Meeting Düsseldorf - 10.04.2019

2019-04-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
[This announcement is in German since it targets a local user group meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany] ANKÜNDIGUNG Python Meeting Düsseldorf http://pyddf.de/ Ein Tr

[PSF-Community] EPS: Announcing the Guido van Rossum Core Developer Grant

2019-01-31 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
At the last General Assembly of the EuroPython Society (EPS) at EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh, we voted on a new grant program we want to put in place for future EuroPython conferences. We all love Python and this is one of the main reasons we are putting on EuroPython year after year, serving the

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Kicking off the organization

2019-01-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Today, we’re happy to announce our pre-launch website under the official EuroPython 2019 URL: * https://ep2019.europython.eu/ * Dates and Venues EuroPython will be held from July 8-14 2019 in Basel, Switzerland, at the Congress Center Basel (BCC) for the main

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Venue and location selected

2018-12-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
After a very work intense RFP with more than 40 venues competing, 17 entries, and two rounds of refinements, we are now happy to announce the winner: EuroPython 2019 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, from July 8 - 14 2019 We will now start work on the contracts

[PSF-Community] ANN: Python Meeting Düsseldorf - 07.11.2018

2018-11-03 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
[This announcement is in German since it targets a local user group meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany] ANKÜNDIGUNG Python Meeting Düsseldorf https://pyddf.de/ Ein T

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: RFP for Venues

2018-09-28 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Dear EuroPython'istas, We are happy to announce that we have started the RFP for venues to host the EuroPython 2019 conference. We have sent out the details to almost 40 venues. For more details about the RFP, please see our blog post: https://www.europython-society.org/post/178541594370/europy

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2019: Seeking venues

2018-09-24 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Dear EuroPython'istas, We are in preparations of our venue RFP for the EuroPython 2019 edition and are asking for your help in finding the right locations for us to choose from. If you know of a larger venue - hotel or conference center - that can accommodate at least 1400 attendees, please send

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Videos for Friday available

2018-09-06 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the third and last batch of cut videos from EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. * EuroPython 2018 YouTube Playlist * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXSr1OL5JKo&t=0s&index=130&list=PL8uoeex94UhFrNUV2m5MigREebUms39U5 In the last batch, we have

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Videos for Thursday available

2018-08-31 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the second batch of cut videos from EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. * EuroPython 2018 YouTube Playlist * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scum5a_mqBc&t=0s&index=84&list=PL8uoeex94UhFrNUV2m5MigREebUms39U5 In this batch, we have included all

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Videos for Wednesday available

2018-08-23 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the first batch of cut videos from EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. * EuroPython 2018 YouTube Playlist * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoRq9yGeBWY&list=PL8uoeex94UhFrNUV2m5MigREebUms39U5 In this batch, we have included all videos for Wed

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Day passes now also valid for Sprints Weekend

2018-07-19 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Due to popular demand, we are making it possible to attend the Sprints Weekend (July 28-29), even if you only have a day pass or are considering to buy one and not a regular conference tickets which includes the sprints as well. * EuroPython 2018 Sprints (Hackathons) * h

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Delaying switch to Late Bird Tickets by one day - please use your coupons today !

2018-07-15 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Since we still have quite a few people with discount coupons who haven’t bought their tickets yet, we are extending the regular ticket sales by one day. * EuroPython 2018 Tickets * https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/registration/buy-tickets/ Switch to Late Bird Tickets o

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Conference App available

2018-07-13 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We will be switching to the late bird rates for tickets on Monday next week (July 16), so this is your last chance to get tickets at the regular rate, which is about 30% less than the late bird rate. * EuroPython 2018 Tickets * https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/registrati

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Conference App available

2018-07-12 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce the conference app for EuroPython 2018, again hosted on the Attendify platform: * EuroPython 2018 Conference App * https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/events/conference-app/ Engage with the conference and its attendees -

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Call for On-site Volunteers

2018-07-12 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Ever wanted to help out during Europython ? Do you want to *really* take part in EuroPython, meet new people and help them at the same time ? We have just the right thing for you: apply as EuroPython Volunteer and be part of the great team that is making EuroPython 2018 a reality this year. Euro

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: EuroPython 2018: Women’s Django Workshop

2018-07-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to host and sponsor a free Women’s Django Workshop on Monday 23rd July, from 9am-6pm. * EuroPython Women’s Django Workshop * https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/events/womens-django-workshop/ What to expect -- Would you like to learn about how to bui

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Schedule available

2018-07-03 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Over the last few weeks, our program WG has been working hard on getting the schedule all lined up. Today, we’re releasing it to the Python world. Schedule for EuroPython 2018 * https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/events/schedule/ * With 140 speakers and more than 150 s

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Inviting European Python Conference Organizers

2018-07-01 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
The EuroPython Society (EPS), who is organizing the EuroPython conference, last year extended it’s mission to also provide help for the Python community in Europe in general. As part of this, we would like to get to know, and help create closer ties between organizers of other European Python even

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Community Discounts

2018-07-01 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
The EuroPython Society (EPS) extended its mission last year to not only run the EuroPython conference, but also provide help for the Python community in Europe in general. Let’s all meet at EuroPython In addition to the Python Organizers Lunch (see previous post), whi

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Beginners’ Day Workshop

2018-06-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Maybe you’ve come to EuroPython as a programmer from another language. Or perhaps you have other tech skills or you really want to understand what it’s like to program in Python. Then come to our Beginners’ Day at EuroPython. https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/events/beginners-da

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Invoices available

2018-06-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We have great news ! After many months of sorting the UK VAT registration issue, we have finally been registered for VAT in the UK. This is the number, we’ve all been waiting for: GB 297620469 We’ve now generated all the missing invoices for existing purchases and hop

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Training pass sale starts on Friday at 12:00 CEST

2018-06-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
As we have already announced, access to trainings is not included in our regular conference tickets this year. We have done this to keep the conference ticket prices reasonable, acknowledge the value in the trainings are and to add more flexibility. Two full days of trainings included ---

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Looking for a photographer

2018-06-04 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
At last year’s event, we had a professional conference photographer, Alessia Peviani, from our community, help us cover the event in pictures. https://ep2017.europython.eu/en/europython/photos/ This year she unfortunately cannot attend, so we’re looking for help from other photographer

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Early Bird Ticket Sales

2018-05-30 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce that we’ll start early bird tickets on Thursday, at around 12:00 CEST. We have 200 conference tickets available at the Early Bird rate and they usually sell out within a day or two. Invoices will be available in a few weeks

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Financial Aid Program

2018-05-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
As part of our commitment to the Python community, we are pleased to announce that we offer special grants for people in need of a financial aid to attend EuroPython 2018. We offer financial aid conference grants in these 3 categories: - Free and discounted ticket: Get a standard ticket for the c

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Talk voting is open

2018-05-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
At EuroPython, we let our attendees have a significant say in the selection of the sessions which are presented at the conference. We call this “talk voting” - attendees can tell us which submitted talks they’d like to see at the conference. To be eligible to vote for talks, you need to be a submi

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Call for Proposals closes on Sunday

2018-05-19 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We would like to remind you that our two week call for proposals (CFP) closes on Sunday, May 20. If you’d like to submit a talk, please see our CFP announcement for details: https://blog.europython.eu/post/173666124852/europython-2018-call-for-proposals-cfp-is-open Submissions are possibe via th

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Ticket Sales Update

2018-05-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Some community members have been wondering why tickets are not available yet. We’d like to update you on the current status. EuroPython is run by the EuroPython Society located in Sweden. However, the conference being held in the UK, we have to charge UK VAT for the tickets we sell and submit the

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Call for Proposals (CFP) is open

2018-05-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We’re looking for proposals on every aspect of Python: programming from novice to advanced levels, applications and frameworks, or how you have been involved in introducing Python into your organization. EuroPython is a community conference and we are eager to hear about your experience. *

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Website Launched

2018-04-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are excited to announce the launch of the EuroPython 2018 website: * https://ep2018.europython.eu/ * The EuroPython conference will take place in Edinburgh, UK, this year, from July 23 - 29. EuroPython 2018 - The European Python Conference ---

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Hotel tips and general update

2018-03-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
As you may know, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is starting one week after EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh. Since this typically attracts many thousands of people and artists, the hotels are filling up quickly in Edinburgh. If you’re planning to attend EuroPython, please book your hotel early. Many bo

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2018: Getting ready

2018-02-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are excited to announce the launch of the EuroPython 2018 website: * https://ep2018.europython.eu/ * The EuroPython conference will take place in sunny Edinburgh, Scotland, this year, from July 23-29 2018. It’s a great time of year to visit Edinburgh with 16 hours of dayli

[PSF-Community] Looking for new maintainer for PSF European Conference Kit

2017-07-21 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Hello all, Together with Armin, I created the first three conference kits for the PSF to use at conferences: https://wiki.python.org/psf/PSF%20Conference%20Kit in 2012 and managed the European kit for the past five years, sending it around Europe to various conferences such as FOSDEM, EuroPython

[PSF-Community] PyData EuroPython 2017

2017-06-23 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are excited to announce a complete PyData track at EuroPython 2017 in Rimini, Italy from the 9th to 16th July. * PyData EuroPython 2017 * https://ep2017.europython.eu/en/events/pydata/ The PyData track will be part of EuroPython 2017, so you won’t need to b

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Full schedule now online

2017-06-08 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce the schedule for EuroPython 2017 in Rimini, Italy (July 9-16). The program WG has been working hard trying to fit all the sessions in the last few weeks. With over 200 sessions, over 180 speakers, one day for workshops, 5 days of talks, training, keynotes, lightning talks,

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Full session list online

2017-05-27 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
On 27.05.2017 03:17, Jacqueline Kazil wrote: > Looks like a great line up! Thanks, Jacqueline. There's plenty to see and we'll have many different topics covered. > On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 7:26 AM, M.-A. Lemburg wrote: > >> After the final review round, we are

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Full session list online

2017-05-26 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
After the final review round, we are now happy to announce the complete list of more than 200 accepted sessions. * EuroPython 2017 Session List * https://ep2017.europython.eu/en/events/sessions/ Here’s what we have on offer: - 5 keynotes - 157 talks - 20 train

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: First list of accepted sessions available

2017-05-17 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We have received an amazing collection of proposals. Thank you all for your submissions ! Given the overwhelming quality of the proposals, we had some very difficult decisions to make. Nonetheless we are happy to announce we have published the first 140+ sessions. * EuroPytho

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Talk voting is open

2017-05-01 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
At EuroPython, we let our attendees have a significant say in the selection of the sessions which are presented at the conference. We call this "talk voting" - attendees can tell us which submitted talks they’d like to see at the conference. To be eligible to vote for talks, you need to be a regi

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Training sessions included

2017-04-28 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
The program work group has decided on the first set of nine trainings for EuroPython 2017. These training sessions are included in the EuroPython 2017 ticket price at no extra charge and provide a great value for money. We are happy to announce the following three hour training sessions: - Andre

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Early-bird Tickets now on sale!

2017-04-04 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Interested in attending EuroPython? Entry tickets are now on sale and available on our website. *** Buy your EuroPython ticket *** https://ep2017.europython.eu/en/registration/buy-tickets/ Tickets for EuroPython will be sold in three phases: First, we’ll have a short ea

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: Call for Proposals is open

2017-03-27 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We’re looking for proposals on every aspect of Python: programming from novice to advanced levels, applications and frameworks, or how you have been involved in introducing Python into your organization. EuroPython is a community conference and we are eager to hear about your experience. Please al

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017: We have liftoff!

2017-03-20 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are excited to announce the launch of the EuroPython 2017 website: *** http://ep2017.europython.eu/ *** The EuroPython conference will take place in sunny Rimini, Italy, this year, from July 9 - 16. EuroPython 2017 - The European Python Conference --

[PSF-Community] ANN: Python Events Calendar - Please submit your 2017 events

2017-01-06 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
[Please help spread the word by forwarding to other relevant mailing lists, user groups, etc. world-wide; thanks :-)] ANNOUNCING Python Events Calendars - Please submit your 2017 events maintained by th

[PSF-Community] Farewell to Rob Collins

2016-11-16 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We would like to share with you the sad news, that Rob Collins has passed away earlier this month, on November 2nd, after a short but intense illness. Many of you may know Rob from the sponsored massage sessions he regularly ran at EuroPython in recent years and which he continued to develop, taki

Re: [PSF-Community] PSF Fellow Nomination Process & Fellow Working Group

2016-11-04 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Thank you for driving this, Ewa. While you are making changes to the bylaws regarding Fellows, please also consider that we reintroduce the possibility of Fellows to convert from emeritus status back to Fellow status without having to go through the whole process again, as we had in the V1 bylaws

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: EPS and PSF sessions

2016-07-20 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We would like to draw your attention to the following sessions by the EuroPython Society and the Python Software Foundation, two of our Python community organizations working for you. EuroPython Society Sessions --- The EuroPython Society (EPS) is organizing the EuroPython

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2017 On-site Teams: Call for Interest (CFI)

2016-07-16 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
The EuroPython Society (EPS) is happy to announce the Call for Interest (CFI) for EuroPython 2017: http://www.europython-society.org/post/147488978255/europython-2017-on-site-teams-call-for-interest The purpose of this call is to get to know teams willing to help organize the EuroPython conferenc

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: Last day to get tickets at regular rate

2016-07-07 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We will be switching to the on-desk rates for tickets tomorrow, so today is your last chance to get tickets at the regular rate, which is about 30% less than the on-desk rate: EuroPython 2016 Registration *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/registration/ *** Day Pa

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: On-desk rates and day passes

2016-06-30 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
It’s getting really close to the conference now and we will be switching to the on-desk rates for tickets on July 8. The prices will increase by about 30%, so if you want to still get tickets at the normal rate, please register for EuroPython 2016 as soon as possible: *** EuroPy

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016 Conference App - Ready for installation

2016-06-22 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are proud to announce our very own mobile app for the EuroPython 2016 conference: *** EuroPython 2016 Conference App *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/events/conference-app/ Engage with the conference and its attendees T

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016 Keynotes

2016-06-09 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are pleased to announce our keynote schedule for EuroPython 2016: * Monday: Rachel Willmer & Nicholas Tollervey * Tuesday: Paul Hildebrandt * Wednesday: Jameson Rollins * Thursday: Naomi Ceder * Friday: Gaël Varoquaux More information about our keynoters is available on the keynote schedu

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: Hot Topics Call for Proposals is Open !

2016-06-06 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
he initial recipients decide not to take advantage of the finaid grants. On 05.06.2016 19:57, Jacqueline Kazil wrote: > Thank you! > > On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 7:50 AM, M.-A. Lemburg wrote: > >> Hi Jackie, >> >> finaid for EuroPython 2016 is already closed and the availa

Re: [PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: Hot Topics Call for Proposals is Open !

2016-06-05 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
. Is there the possibility of assistance? (If yes, can that > clarification be put on the Hot Topic CFP page?) > > On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 3:59 AM, M.-A. Lemburg wrote: > >> We are happy to announce that we’ve opened our second Call for >> Proposals. This call is limited to hot

[PSF-Community] EuroPython 2016: Hot Topics Call for Proposals is Open !

2016-06-05 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are happy to announce that we’ve opened our second Call for Proposals. This call is limited to hot topics and most recent developments in software and technology and will run until June 12. *** Proposal Submission Page *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/speakers/hot

Re: [PSF-Community] PSF working groups - how to become a member

2016-05-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
additional details: https://wiki.python.org/psf/FrontPage Thanks, -- Marc-Andre Lemburg Director Python Software Foundation http://www.python.org/psf/ On 12.08.2015 18:31, M.-A. Lemburg wrote: > On 12.08.2015 17:57, Steve Holden wrote: >> Hi Marc-André, >> >>> On Aug 12, 2015, a

Re: [PSF-Community] PSF working groups - how to become a member

2016-05-29 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
On 29.05.2016 18:23, Jacqueline Kazil wrote: > How does someone become a member of a working group? > (I can't find this information on the website.) I don't think there's a general purpose answer for this, except maybe: ask the chair(s) of the WGs ... https://wiki.python.org/psf/Contents#psf-wor

[PSF-Community] Django Girls workshop at EuroPython 2016

2016-05-26 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We’re pleased to announce a Django Girls workshop on Sunday, July 17, the first day of the EuroPython 2016 conference. If you want participate or know someone who’d like to join, please fill in our application form on the Django Girls’ website: *** Django Girls EuroPython 2016 *

Re: [PSF-Community] Sponsor Members - Bylaws Revision

2016-05-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
On 25.05.2016 21:36, Matthew Dixon Cowles wrote: > Marc-Andre, > >> Changes to bylaws are usually implemented by the board. They can >> also be put up to vote with the voting members and for larger >> changes, the board will generally take that approach. > >> In this particular case, this wasn't

Re: [PSF-Community] Sponsor Members - Bylaws Revision

2016-05-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
On 25.05.2016 17:20, Matthew Dixon Cowles wrote: > Marc-Andre, > >> We did consult the existing sponsor members > > I'm sorry. perhaps I should have said: I'm surprised that the board > didn't consult the non-sponsor membership. Can you tell me the > thinking behind that? As Ewa mentioned: We di

Re: [PSF-Community] Sponsor Members - Bylaws Revision

2016-05-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
On 25.05.2016 16:27, Matthew Dixon Cowles wrote: > Marc-Andre, > >> the board has just approved an amendment of the PSF bylaws to >> remove the sponsor membership category. > > That seems like a big enough change to me that I'm surprised that he > membership wasn't consulted. Can you tell me the

[PSF-Community] Sponsor Members - Bylaws Revision

2016-05-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Dear PSF Members, the board has just approved an amendment of the PSF bylaws to remove the sponsor membership category. From now on, we will just have sponsors and no longer need to vote them in, hopefully making it much easier to sign up new sponsors. The next step is creating a sponsors WG to ta

[PSF-Community] PyData EuroPython 2016

2016-05-22 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
We are excited to announce a complete PyData (http://pydata.org/) track at EuroPython 2016 in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, from July 14-24. *** PyData EuroPython 2016 *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/events/pydata/ The PyData track will be part of the EuroPy

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