[EuroPython] Pricing (was Re: Work on Call for Participation for EuroPython 2015 has started)

[Andreas Jung]

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Andreas Jung wrote:

> You can not directly compare RuPy 2007 with EP 2014. I was speaker
> at the first RuPy in Poznan and there is a certain difference in
> size, location, length of conference etc. - so do not let use compare
> apples with pears.
> 
> Also keep in mind that the costs of conference visit also include
> costs for traveling and accommodation. Travelling to Florence appears
> more expensive then getting to Berlin. I payed between 250 and 300
> EUR over the last years for the flights from Stuttgart to Florence.
> You can get to Berlin within Europe likely with half the money. So
> the conference fee is only one part of the overall personal price for
> a conference.
> 
> Also every town and conference location has a different cost
> structure.
> 
> In addition to that: there will be a financial assistance program
> for people needing financial support getting to EP 2014.

Just checked the prices of another comparable "nerdish" conference:
Berlin Buzz Words runs for four days (EP runs for seven days including
sprints):

http://berlinbuzzwords.de/tickets

The prices are in the same range for less days...

Andreas
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