From mal at europython.eu Tue May 17 08:23:47 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Tue, 17 May 2016 14:23:47 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Nicholas Tollervey Message-ID: <573B0D53.4000701@europython.eu> We are pleased to introduce our first keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: *** Nicholas Tollervey *** About Nicholas Tollervey ------------------------ Nicholas is a classically trained musician, philosophy graduate, teacher, author (for O'Reilly) and freelance programmer. He was a founding member of the London Python Code Dojo, created and organized PyCon UK?s education track and is a fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He also proposed, coordinated and contributed to the PSF?s partnership with the BBC in the creation of the micro:bit. He?s just like this biography: concise, honest and full of useful information. The Keynote: A Million Children (and MicroPython) ------------------------------------------------- The BBC micro:bit is a small programmable device for children. A million of them have been handed out to the UK?s 11 and 12 years olds. The Python Software Foundation was a partner in this moon-shot scheme and, thanks to the efforts of Damien George, MicroPython (a full reimplementation of Python 3) runs on the device: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Bit http://micropython.org/ In his keynote, Nicholas will tell the story of the project, describe Python?s role in it and explain how the wider Python community can become involved. It may involve demonstrations, live coding and audience participation. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ From mal at europython.eu Fri May 20 08:18:45 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Fri, 20 May 2016 14:18:45 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Jameson Rollins Message-ID: <573F00A5.3060304@europython.eu> We are pleased to introduce our second keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: *** Jameson Rollins *** About Jameson Rollins --------------------- Jameson is a staff scientist in the LIGO project, based at the California Institute of Technology: "I have worked on many aspects of gravitational wave detection over the years, from laser light sources, to algorithms for low-latency data analysis. I?m currently interested in problems of detector control, and am the developer of the LIGO automation system. I have a B.S. in physics from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University in the City of New York." The Keynote: LIGO - The Dawn of Gravitational Wave Astronomy ------------------------------------------------------------ Scientists have been searching for the elusive gravitational wave for more than half a century. On September 14, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) finally observed the gravitational wave signature from the merger of two black holes. * https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/detection This detection marks the dawn of a new age of gravitational wave astronomy, where we routinely hear the sounds emanating from deep within the most energetic events in the Universe. * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational-wave_astronomy This talk will cover the events leading up to one of the most important discoveries of the last century, and the myriad of ways in which Python enabled the effort. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ From mal at europython.eu Sat May 21 06:05:44 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Sat, 21 May 2016 12:05:44 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] PyData EuroPython 2016 Message-ID: <574032F8.3020707@europython.eu> 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 EuroPython 2016 conference, so you won?t need to buy extra tickets to join. We will have more than 30 talks, 5 training and 2 poster sessions dedicated to PyData on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of July. If you?d like to attend the PyData EuroPython 2016 track, please register for EuroPython 2016 soon. https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/registration/ With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ From mal at europython.eu Tue May 24 04:38:57 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:38:57 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Rachel Willmer Message-ID: <57441321.8020601@europython.eu> We are pleased to announce our third keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: *** Rachel Willmer *** About Rachel Willmer -------------------- Rachel has been working at the "bleeding edge" of technology for 30 years, as programmer, network engineer, manager, startup founder: "I remain insatiably curious about how today's new technology gives birth to tomorrow's new business opportunity. I am CEO/Founder of Luzme, the ebook search site, and a Google Developer Expert (Firebase)." The Keynote: 30 years of Fun & Profit Through Technology -------------------------------------------------------- Have you ever wondered how you could be your own boss? or how you could make money from your side project? or build the next Facebook or Uber. To be a coder in today's world of work is to have amazing opportunities to design the business life you want. "I've enjoyed the last 20 years without a 'real job', as company founder, freelancer and side-project-hacker. Now I am bootstrapping my current company to profitability. Listen to my stories and learn from my mistakes and successes." With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/735024712061988864 Thanks. From mal at europython.eu Thu May 26 04:58:03 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 10:58:03 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] Django Girls workshop at EuroPython 2016 Message-ID: <5746BA9B.30403@europython.eu> 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 *** https://djangogirls.org/europython2016/ Remember: you don?t need any prior programming knowledge to participate ! About the workshop ------------------ After the workshop you will have learned about: * HTML / CSS * Python / Django and in a single day, you?ll have created a blog. If that sounds challenging, no worries: our friendly coaches will help you. Paola Katherine, DG organizer: "If you participate, we?ll raffle one full ticket for EuroPython 2016, the largest and best Python event in Europe." More infos ---------- The Django Girls EuroPython 2016 networks: * More infos and details on the website: djangogirls.org/europython2016 * Facebook: fb.me/djangogirlseuropython * Twitter: @DjangoGirlsEP16 If you have questions, please write to bilbao at djangogirls.org With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/735755247046426624 Thanks. From mal at europython.eu Fri May 27 05:17:27 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 11:17:27 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Naomi Ceder Message-ID: <574810A7.8060501@europython.eu> We are pleased to announce our fourth keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: *** Naomi Ceder *** About Naomi Ceder ----------------- Naomi Ceder has been learning, teaching, using, and talking about Python since 2001. She is the author of the Quick Python Book, 2nd edition and has served the Python community in various ways, including as an organizer for PyCon US and a member of the PSF Board of Directors. Naomi is also the co-founder of Trans*Code, a UK based hack day focusing on trans issues. She speaks about her own experiences of marginalization with the hope of making the communities she loves more diverse and welcoming for everyone. In her spare time she enjoys knitting and deep philosophical conversations with her dogs. The Keynote: Come for the Language, Stay for the Community ---------------------------------------------------------- While Python the language is wonderful, the Python community and the personal, social, and professional benefits that flow from involvement in a community like ours are often more compelling. "Learn about the goals of the Python Software Foundation and how everyone can take part to help build even better Python communities locally, regionally, and globally. I will also discuss some of our strengths as a community, and also look at some of the challenges we face going forward." With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/736123122743713792 Thanks. From mal at europython.eu Tue May 31 09:22:25 2016 From: mal at europython.eu (M.-A. Lemburg) Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 15:22:25 +0200 Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Paul Hildebrandt Message-ID: <574D9011.7090300@europython.eu> We are pleased to announce our next keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: *** Paul Hildebrandt *** About Paul Hildebrandt ---------------------- Paul Hildebrandt has been a Senior Engineer with Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) since 1996, and has worked in both Systems and Software engineering. His current title is Senior Software Engineer and Product Owner for the Playback tools among his primary duties is spending time working with the artists, understanding their needs, and designing tools to assist them. If he is lucky, he gets to write code. Hildebrandt was born and raised in Anaheim, California. He received his BSEE with a focus on Computing from California Polytechnic University Pomona. He resides outside of Los Angeles with his wife and three boys. The Keynote: Inside the Hat: Python @ Walt Disney Animation Studios ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Walt Disney Animation Studios has a long history of creating acclaimed animated films and continues to be an industry leader with regards to artistic achievements, storytelling excellence, and cutting-edge innovations. Since the 1923 release of ?Snow White? they?ve been pushing forward technology in the art of movie making. This push continues in the modern day with classics such as Oscar winning box office hits ?Big Hero 6? and ?Frozen? and Oscar nominated hits ?Wreck-It Ralph?, ?Tangled?, ?Bolt?, ?Treasure Planet?, and ?Dinosaur?. One of the most common questions I get when attending Python conferences is ?Why are you here?? People seem confused that technology, especially Python is used in the making of animated films. Paul will give you some background on the Walt Disney Animation Studios and talk about where specifically Python comes into play. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/737633789116088320 Thanks.