[Python Edinburgh] EuroPython is coming to Edinburgh: You should volunteer!

[Mark Smith]

If it's the same as previous years, there's a discount for giving a talk,
and significant volunteering, and if you give a workshop it's free!

There is also a fund to allow those who couldn't otherwise afford it to
attend, although that's mostly focused on diversity initiatives.

Mark

On Fri, 17 Nov 2017, 14:47 Valentin, <valentin.zulkower at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> This sounds great, but if the prices are the same as last year (up to
> 200€/day), I can't afford to attend.
>
> Does anyone know of ways to get discounts ? (registering early, giving a
> talk, volunteering maybe ?)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Valentin
>
> On 17/11/17 09:30, Mark Smith wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> You've probably seen the email Dougal posted to the list, but if you're
> not familiar with EuroPython, the significance may have been lost.
>
> EuroPython is (I think) the largest Python conference outside of the US -
> it currently boasts 1200+ attendees each year. Many really significant
> Python developers attend, including Guido van Rossum many years. It moves
> around Europe; In the past 5 years, it has been hosted in Rimini, Bilbao,
> Berlin, and Florence - we're in good company!
>
> The main body of the conference consists of 3 days of talks, with 5
> different talks going on simultaneously, so there's plenty to choose from!
> There are also workshops, and sprints, where you get to work alongside
> amazing people to help make Python software better. It is a wonderful,
> supportive environment, and they encourage new speakers - EuroPython was
> where I gave my first Python talk outside of Edinburgh, and I've since
> given talks there several times.
>
> You should consider submitting a talk, no matter what level of Python
> experience you have - a common problem they have is that not enough
> beginner-level talks are submitted. But you have time to think about it -
> the Call For Proposals has not yet been announced. I'll mail the list when
> it is announced, or follow the EuroPython blog or Twitter account.
>
> But, MOST IMPORTANTLY: VOLUNTEER! EuroPython is a community conference,
> and is run by volunteers, not for profit. It is a safe space, and has a
> detailed and enforced code of conduct. They specifically need local
> volunteers. You can submit your details on the form here:
> http://www.europython-society.org/workgroups - select the "Other"
> workgroup, and enter "On Site" - and you can select multiple workgroups if
> you wish. The more people volunteer, the less work is actually involved for
> each volunteer, and the smoother things will run. (Incidentally, I am *not*
> running this conference - just a volunteer)
>
> I'm super-excited about this, and I hope you are too. For many, I suspect
> it will be your first opportunity to attend. You'll learn new things and
> make new friends - and you get to show off your country to the World!
>
> Let's do this.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
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