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url: /2009/conference/helpforspeakers/
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  <h1 class="title">Help &amp; Tips for Speakers</h1>
  <p>This page collects suggestions for speakers and presenters at PyCon.
  Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to make a
  presentation. We appreciate your efforts.</p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#general-tips" id="id1">General Tips</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#designing-slides" id="id2">Designing slides</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#presentation-advice" id="id3">Presentation advice</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#speaking-technique" id="id4">Speaking technique</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#other-resources" id="id5">Other resources</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="general-tips">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">General Tips</a></h1>
  <p>At PyCon, there are several things our speakers can do to ensure a succesful presentation:</p>
  <ol class="arabic simple">
  <li><strong>Be Prepared</strong> - Be sure to have all presentation materials (notes, slide decks, digital media, etc.) ready
  to go with time to spare.  This will allow more time for you to become comfortable with the conference
  presentation facilities.</li>
  <li><strong>Take advantage of presentation staging times (TBD)</strong> - During off hours or other designated times,
  presentation rooms will be available for speakers and other presenters to get familiar with
  the Audio/Visual equipment at PyCon.  Bring your laptop, presentation media, etc. to note the
  proper settings best suited for your particular presentation.</li>
  <li><strong>Communicate early and often with PyCon staff</strong> - If you have a question, please ask;
  we're here to help!</li>
  </ol>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="designing-slides">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Designing slides</a></h1>
  <p>PyCon does not have a published volume of proceedings, but the slides
  and other materials for talks are made available on-line.  Therefore,
  be sure your presentation can be turned into a format suitable for
  online viewing. PDF, HTML and plain text are all good. Keep graphics
  reasonably sized for web access.</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">The slides are primarily to support your talk</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Slides should not be too &quot;busy&quot;</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Keep slides short, as &quot;reminders what to say&quot;</li>
  <li>Each bullet point not more than fifteen words</li>
  <li>Group related points</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Only hit the most important points on the slides</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Expand as you speak if there's audience interest</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">At PyCon we use projectors with a resolution of 1024x768.
  Presentations look best when the slide size is the same as the
  projector’s native resolution.</p>
  <p>Microsoft PowerPoint defaults to a resolution of 720 by 540.  To
  change it to 1,024 by 768, go to File: Page Setup and enter 14.22
  and 10.66 inches for the width and height of on-screen slides.
  Ignore the warning about exceeding your printer's margins.</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="presentation-advice">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Presentation advice</a></h1>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">For a 30-minute slot, you have 25 minutes to talk plus 5 minutes for
  questions. 45-minute slots mean you have 40 minutes to talk and 5
  minutes for questions. Time your talk accordingly.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Rehearse your talk before giving it, and time how long it takes.
  Practice it several times -- using a camera can be helpful.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">View your slides on a projector and see if they're readable.  Are
  the font sizes large enough?  Is there enough contrast between the
  text and the background?</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Don't try to squeeze more than 10 lines of code onto the slide; if
  the font gets too small, the code will just be a meaningless set of
  squiggles to people in the back of the auditorium.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">As much as possible, stick to the top two-thirds of the slide area.
  Try to leave the bottom portion of your slides blank.  Sometimes
  people can't see the bottom of the screen due to the room layout or
  people's heads.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Introduce yourself to your session chairperson no later than the
  break before your talk. Once the presentations start the chair will
  be focused on managing the session.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">If in doubt, err on the side of not talking long enough.  It's
  better to have the audience thinking &quot;That talk left me wanting
  more.  I need to go talk to the presenter/download the package/go to
  the BoF,&quot; than &quot;That talk stretched 15 minutes of material into an
  hour.  What a waste of time.&quot;</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Don't waste time on introductory material, e.g. explaining Python's
  syntax, explaining XML for fifteen slides.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Giving a talk is not a writing problem or a design problem. It is a
  performance problem. If you are a new speaker, you should probably
  spend more time practicing your presentation than you spend writing
  and designing the slides.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Have your important research done before you start trying to prepare
  the talk. If you run out of preparation time, don't skimp on
  rehearsal; instead, cut scope from the talk, or make do with a
  simple but readable visual design.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Try to verify ahead of time that your computer works with the AV
  system.  If you are going to rely on speaker's notes, consider
  printing them out ahead of time in case you can't use your laptop
  screen for some reason.  Remember Murphy.</p>
  <p></p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="speaking-technique">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Speaking technique</a></h1>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">If you are nervous, there's nothing wrong with admitting that.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Remember, the information you present is your talk's primary value</li>
  <li>PyCon audiences are very forgiving</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Take time to yourself before you speak</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Deep breathing is always good preparation</li>
  <li>Your nervousness will be less apparent than you suppose</li>
  <li>Be in the room a few minutes early if you can, and chat to people
  already in the room as you prepare</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Don't just read the slides</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>People came to hear what you have to say</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Check that the audience is hearing you (&quot;Can you hear me at the
  back?&quot;) and understanding you (&quot;Does that make sense to everyone?&quot;;
  &quot;Are there any questions about that?&quot;)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Don't forget about the microphone, whether it's attached to your
  lapel or is on the podium in front of you.  Some speakers will turn
  to point at the display and talk away from the microphone; be sure
  to point and then turn back.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Look around at your audience and pay attention to their body
  language</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>If they are nodding up and down, they understand and/or agree</li>
  <li>If they are watching you intently, they are paying attention and
  trying to learn</li>
  <li>If they are yawning, perhaps it is time to move on/go faster</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">During the Q&amp;A portion of the talk, always repeat any questions that
  were asked without a microphone - otherwise many people in the
  audience won't hear the question.</p>
  <p></p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="other-resources">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Other resources</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.meyerweb.com/eric/tools/s5/">S5</a> -- if you want to
  write your presentation slides in HTML, S5 is a collection of CSS
  stylesheets and JavaScript code well-suited for standard-compliant
  HTML presentations.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sourceforge.net/docs/user/slide-shows.html">Docutils/S5</a> --
  if you want to write your presentation slides in reStructuredText,
  Docutils has S5/HTML support.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.sage.org/presentation/">SAGE/LISA Conference Presentation advice</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~markhill/conference-talk.html#badtalk">How to Give a Bad Talk</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://radian.org/~krstic/08-2005-giving-talks.pdf">How to (not) Give a Talk (PDF)</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://perl.plover.com/yak/presentation/">Conference Presentation Judo</a> -- aimed at people
  giving three-hour tutorials, but many suggestions apply to shorter
  talks like those given at PyCon.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/05/the-new-standar.html">The new standard for meetings and conferences</a>
  -- &quot;The new rule seems to be that if you're going to spend the time and
  the money to see someone face to face, be in their face. Interact or stay home!&quot;</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2008/05/brain-rules-for.html">Brain rules for PowerPoint &amp; Keynote presenters</a>
  -- from <a class="reference external" href="http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/">Presentation Zen</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/worldwide/
title: Python Conferences Worldwide
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  <h1 class="title">Python Conferences Worldwide</h1>
  <p>The Python programming language is popular around the world. The global
  Python community hosts five conferences each year:</p>
  <blockquote>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.europython.org/">EuroPython</a> began in Charleroi, Belgium and
  was held at CERN in Swizerland in 2006.  Vilnius, Lithuania hosted
  EuroPython 2007 and will host EuroPython 2008 as well (Monday 7th July
  to Saturday 12th July).</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://pyconbrasil.com.br/">PyCon Brasil</a> held its third conference
  from August 30 to September 1, 2007 in Joinville - SC, at SOCIESC.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://fr.pycon.org/">PyCon FR</a> will be held in Paris on May 17 &amp; 18, 2008.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.pycon.it/">PyCon Italia</a> convened for the first time in
  Firenze on June 9 and 10, 2007.  The second Italian PyCon will be held
  May 9, 10, &amp; 11.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.pyconuk.org/">PyCon UK</a> had its inaugural conference on
  September 8 and 9, 2007, at the Birmingham Conservatoire.  The 2008 PyCon UK
  will be held from the 12th to 14th September in the same venue.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="/">PyCon</a> USA was in Washington, DC from 2003 to 2005, then moved to Dallas,
  Texas for 2006 and 2007.  In 2008, PyCon USA was held in <a class="reference external" href="/2009/">Chicago</a>.
  Chicago will also be the site for PyCon 2009.</p>
  </blockquote>
  <p>These self-organized, community-driven events rely upon volunteers.  Each
  conference may circulate between different sites from year to year.  All
  share the goal of bringing together the developers, designers, and business
  people who are the Python community.</p>
  <p>At a PyCon, you will meet people who have just begun their journey into the
  world of this dynamic, object-oriented programming language. You will also
  meet the people who started it all.</p>
  <p>You can expect informational and inspirational talks in a friendly
  atmosphere.  Other Python developers are glad to share their experiences,
  and to learn from yours.  It's easy to make contacts and to make friends.
  You will meet interesting people and enjoy yourself.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/press/
title: Press Releases, Podcasts, and Articles
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  <h1 class="title">Press Releases, Podcasts, and Articles</h1>
  <p>Do you know of other articles or podcasts about PyCon?
  <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon-organizers&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">Please let us know!</a></p>
  <p>Better yet, <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">become part of the PyCon organizing team!</a></p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#podcasts" id="id6">Podcasts</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#press-releases" id="id7">Press Releases</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-press-release-1" id="id8">PyCon Press Release #1</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#python-conference-2008-to-showcase-google-one-laptop-per-child-and-youtube-successes-with-world-s-fastest-growing-open-source-development-language" id="id9">Python Conference 2008 to Showcase Google, One Laptop Per Child, and YouTube Successes with World’s Fastest Growing Open Source Development Language</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-the-growth-of-python" id="id10">About the Growth of Python</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-pycon" id="id11">About PyCon</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#media-contact" id="id12">Media Contact</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-press-release-2" id="id13">PyCon Press Release #2</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#google-and-white-oak-technologies-latest-sponsors-of-world-s-largest-python-community-conference" id="id14">Google and White Oak Technologies Latest Sponsors of World’s Largest Python Community Conference</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-white-oak-technologies" id="id15">About White Oak Technologies</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-enthought" id="id16">About Enthought</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-zenoss" id="id17">About Zenoss</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#id1" id="id18">About PyCon</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#id2" id="id19">Media Contact</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#joint-pycon-yapc-na-press-release" id="id20">Joint PyCon/YAPC::NA Press Release</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#chicago-geeks-out-with-dynamic-languages" id="id21">Chicago Geeks-Out With Dynamic Languages</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-press-release-3" id="id22">PyCon Press Release #3</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#world-s-largest-python-community-conference-kicks-off-march-13-in-chicago" id="id23">World's Largest Python Community Conference Kicks Off March 13 in Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#id3" id="id24">About PyCon</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#id4" id="id25">Media Contact</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-press-release-4" id="id26">PyCon Press Release #4</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#world-s-largest-python-conference-sees-70-percent-jump-in-attendance" id="id27">World’s Largest Python Conference Sees 70 Percent Jump in Attendance</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#id5" id="id28">About PyCon</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="podcasts">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Podcasts</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>2008-03-18: <a class="reference external" href="http://vocalo.org/on-air/playlist/14646">Steve Walsh of Vocalo.org interviews David Goodger on Chicago Public Radio</a> (at 1:30:25; <a class="reference external" href="http://vocalo.org/files/media/archive/2008-18-03_20-15.mp3">direct link to .mp3</a>).</li>
  <li>2008-03-10: <a class="reference external" href="http://blog.michaeltrier.com/2008/3/10/this-week-in-django-14-2008-03-09">Doug Napoleone is the guest on This Week in Django, episode 14.</a>
  He talks a bit about PyCon-Tech and a lot about PyCon.</li>
  <li>2008-01-28: <a class="reference external" href="http://www.ddj.com/architect/205918857">Mike Riley of Dr. Dobb's Journal interviews David Goodger, PyCon 2008 Chair,
  about Python 3000 and PyCon 2008.</a>
  January 28, 2008 (Note: podcast downloads from ddj.com don't work with Firefox.
  <a class="reference external" href="http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=223886">There is a Greasemonkey fix though</a>.  Or you can try
  a different browser.)</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="press-releases">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Press Releases</a></h1>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-press-release-1">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">PyCon Press Release #1</a></h2>
  <div class="section" id="python-conference-2008-to-showcase-google-one-laptop-per-child-and-youtube-successes-with-world-s-fastest-growing-open-source-development-language">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Python Conference 2008 to Showcase Google, One Laptop Per Child, and YouTube Successes with World’s Fastest Growing Open Source Development Language</a></h3>
  <p><em>Chicago to host premier Python event with keynote addresses from Python creator Guido van Rossum and One Laptop Per Child Director of Security Architecture Ivan Krstić</em></p>
  <p><em>CHICAGO — November 14, 2007</em> — PyCon 2008, the sixth annual Python community conference, will be held in Chicago from March 14 to 16, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel.  Business leaders, developers, and enthusiasts will gather for the largest and most comprehensive Python meeting in history.  Python, the popular open source programming language that is increasingly seen as an alternative to Java, is currently used by thousands of organizations including Google, Industrial Light &amp; Magic, iRobot, NASA, and YouTube.</p>
  <p>“Almost from the start, Python’s development has been community-driven,” says Python creator Guido van Rossum.  “I always look forward to PyCon to find out what the community has in mind.  It can be as educational for me as it is for the other conference participants.  For my part, I will present Python 3000 and discuss how it differs from Python 2.x, why you should care, and last (but not least) what to do with your existing code.  I expect this to be the best PyCon yet.”</p>
  <p>With sessions on everything from an introduction to Python to advanced topics, PyCon 2008 provides an opportunity for audiences of all levels to gain invaluable insight and learn about new tools, and techniques.  Everyone from casual users to avid fans, and even business leaders can attend talks and tutorials to fit their conference goals or hone their Python skills.</p>
  <p>Confirmed keynote speakers include Python creator Guido van Rossum, who will discuss the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Python 3000, the new version of Python that has been in the works for two years.  Ivan Krstić of the non-profit association One Laptop Per Child, designed to provide laptops for children in developing countries who receive little or no education, will also address the audience in a keynote.</p>
  <p>“This is an exciting time for Python.  We’re going to see some significant growth and changes in the coming year,” says PyCon 2008 chair David Goodger.  “This conference is the place to be to hear about them first.”</p>
  <p>“What makes PyCon so exceptional is the instant immersion in the brilliant, vibrant, and friendly Python community, which is the real draw for me,” says PyCon 2008 publicity coordinator Catherine Devlin.</p>
  <p>PyCon is unique in that it is truly a community event.  It is run entirely by volunteers.  Not just enthusiasts, scores of Python programmers, or “Pythonistas,” are dedicating their personal time to the weeklong event.  PyCon 2008 kicks off with a tutorial day on March 13, where attendees can learn in-depth from the experts.  The expo hall, where sponsors and exhibitors will be giving away free goodies, will be open March 14 and 15, while the conference itself takes place from March 14 to 16.  The conference will be followed by four days of “Development Sprints,” from March 17 to 20.  These are meetings where peers can meet in person, collaborate on projects, and learn in an informal setting.  Sprints have been a major part of PyCon since its inception in 2003.</p>
  <p>For more information or to register for this event, please visit <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-the-growth-of-python">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">About the Growth of Python</a></h3>
  <p>Although the open source nature of Python makes usage data difficult to obtain, it is clear that the language has seen tremendous growth in recent years.  Python use in popular products such as One Laptop Per Child and iRobot put Python applications into the hands of millions of people while use in web-based applications at Google and YouTube let hundreds of millions of people run Python applications daily.  Many people consider Python to be one of the fastest growing and possibly the fastest growing open source development language in use today.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-pycon">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">About PyCon</a></h3>
  <p>Presented by the Python Software Foundation, the world’s largest Python conference brings together a diverse group of developers, enthusiasts, and organizations to explore new challenges, launch new businesses and forge new connections within the Python community.  PyCon provides attendees with the opportunity to delve into the dynamic programming language employed by well-known companies such as Google, iRobot, and YouTube.  PyCon helps people learn new tools and techniques, showcase projects, and meet other Python fans.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="media-contact">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id12">Media Contact</a></h3>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Daniel Schneider</div>
  <div class="line">Page One PR</div>
  <div class="line"><a class="reference external" href="mailto:Daniel&#37;&#52;&#48;pageonepr&#46;com">Daniel<span>&#64;</span>pageonepr<span>&#46;</span>com</a></div>
  <div class="line">(415) 321-2346</div>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-press-release-2">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id13">PyCon Press Release #2</a></h2>
  <div class="section" id="google-and-white-oak-technologies-latest-sponsors-of-world-s-largest-python-community-conference">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id14">Google and White Oak Technologies Latest Sponsors of World’s Largest Python Community Conference</a></h3>
  <p><em>Chicago open source conference to showcase Python’s emergence as an industry standard dynamic programming language</em></p>
  <p><em>CHICAGO — February 11, 2008</em> — Business leaders, developers, and fans of the Python open source programming language used by Google, Industrial Light &amp; Magic and YouTube meet  March 13 to 20, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel for PyCon 2008.  This annual community conference showcases the numerous advantages and exceptional usability of Python, which is rapidly becoming the industry standard dynamic programming language.</p>
  <p>“We use Python throughout our infrastructure,” says Chris DiBona, Open Source Programs Manager at Google.  “Making extensive use of it and other open source languages and libraries allows us to rapidly build and deploy highly scalable systems.”</p>
  <p>PyCon 2008 crams hundreds of talks, tutorials and presentations into the week-long conference. Featured this year are three days of conference sessions, a day of tutorials, in which attendees learn firsthand from Python experts, and four days of development sprints, where participants brainstorm and collaborate on projects in person.  Presenters from organizations such as Google, Lockheed Martin, Red Hat, Caltech, UC Berkeley, and Oxford University will give talks on a wide variety of topics ranging from programming Python for the One Laptop Per Child project to Python use in games such as Counterstrike.  Other notable sessions discuss Microsoft's open source implementation of Python for the .NET Framework, Python 3000, scripting for the Microsoft Office system, and Jython, an implementation of Python on the Java platform intended to bring dynamic language features to existing Java code base.</p>
  <p>“Python is consistently the ‘glue’ that brings White Oak  custom software solutions together,&quot; says  Alan Broder, President  of White Oak Technologies.  “Our business has grown by leveraging the power of dynamic languages and open source solutions.  Python is a standard part of our toolbox for a variety of purposes, including data analysis, text processing, cluster process control, web applications, rapid prototyping and system administration.”</p>
  <p>Python has recently been in the spotlight as the engine behind some of the most recognizable sites on the Internet.</p>
  <p>“Python has been critical in allowing us to develop and scale the YouTube site efficiently,” says Cuong Do, engineering manager for YouTube.  “There have been many cases where urgent issues were resolved through a few lines of carefully written Python code.”</p>
  <p>Python's use by news organizations like the New York Times, by movie makers such as Disney and Industrial Light &amp; Magic, and by game manufacturers like Valve puts Python in front of millions of people on a daily basis.  In the scientific world, the use of Python by NASA, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, and AstraZeneca illustrates the practical relevance of Python to the world’s leading scientific centers.  Activities at PyCon will show why Python was selected as the &quot;Programming Language of 2007&quot; by the TIOBE Index, a measurement of language popularity across industries.</p>
  <p>“Microsoft is excited to support the industry standard Python language on the .NET Framework and in Silverlight,” says Dave Mendlen, director of Developer Marketing in the Developer Division at Microsoft Corp.  “Dynamic languages are of growing importance to developers, and we are glad to provide comprehensive support for these languages, and particularly Python, on the Microsoft platform.”</p>
  <p>“I decided to write Zenoss in Python not just because of the elegance of the language but because it makes me happy,” says Erik Dahl, Co-founder and CTO of Zenoss.  “In Switzerland they say that the chocolate is good because it is made with milk from happy cows who spend their days feeding on grassy alpine slopes.  Zenoss is good because it’s made by happy programers who snack all day on tasty bits of Python code.”</p>
  <p>Due to its versatility and ease of use, many organizations are turning to Python in order to write quality software in an efficient and timely manner.</p>
  <p>“The role of the Python language for Enthought clients is evolving from a ‘useful tool’ into a critical framework at the center of their technology strategy,” says Travis Vaught, CEO of Enthought, Inc.  “Scientists increasingly see Python as the best way to do numerical computing with an extensible framework.”</p>
  <p>Some of the leading technical organizations are proud to sponsor PyCon 2008.  Google and White Oak Technologies are sponsoring at the Diamond level and Enthought, Microsoft, and Zenoss at the Platinum level.  Gold sponsors include Accense Technologies, ITA Software, Leapfrog Online, Predictix, Resolver Systems, and Wingware.  Activestate, Canonical, Fivedash, Imaginary Landscape, Nokia, Nuance Communications, O’Reilly, PSC Consulting, Symbian, Tummy.com, and ZeOmega are Silver sponsors.  Chicago-area sponsors consist of Leapfrog Online and PSC Consulting.</p>
  <p>Early bird registration is available through February 20, 2008.  Admission prices are $400 for corporate, $220 for standard, $125 for students, and $60 for a tutorial-only pass.  Regular registration up to March 7, 2008 costs $500 for corporate, $300 for standard, $180 for students, and $80 for a tutorial-only pass.  At the door, the cost rises to $600 for a corporate pass, $400 for standard, $250 for students, and $100 for tutorial-only passes.</p>
  <p>For more information or to register for this event, please visit <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-white-oak-technologies">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id15">About White Oak Technologies</a></h3>
  <p>White Oak Technologies, Inc. (WOTI) provides the next generation of solutions to massive, information-intensive, strategic intelligence challenges.   WOTI's industry leading WAREMAN® software has entity-resolved one of the worlds largest databases.  WOTI is also a premier provider of advanced custom software solutions, and uses Python as a primary programming language for solving many development problems.  As a past sponsor of PyCon , WOTI is honored to further support the Python community through PyCon 2008. For more information, visit www.woti.com.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-enthought">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id16">About Enthought</a></h3>
  <p>Enthought is a privately held scientific computing company based in Austin, TX.  Founded in 2001, we have built a business around providing custom applications using the Python programming language.  Enthought fosters the development of the SciPy scientific library and as a matter of  practice release well over half of all code we write as open source (code.enthought.com).  We work on extremely interesting problems in the fields of Geophysics, Finance, Electromagnetics and Fluid Dynamics--all in a fun environment full of extremely bright people.  This Spring we are offering an Enterprise-class distribution of the Python language (Enthought Python Distribution) which includes many scientific and application-building packages in one bundle.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-zenoss">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id17">About Zenoss</a></h3>
  <p>Zenoss Inc. delivers open source IT management solutions to organizations across the globe.   Flagship product Zenoss Core is a complete network monitoring and systems management platform that discovers networked IT resources, monitors them for performance and availability, and tracks changes through a configuration management database (CMDB). Through our integrated, model-driven product and by taking a new approach to management software that combines the benefits of open source with the best aspects of commercial development, we offer an alternative to large proprietary software vendors. For more information visit www.zenoss.com.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="id1">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id18">About PyCon</a></h3>
  <p>Presented by the Python Software Foundation, the world’s largest Python conference brings together a diverse group of developers, enthusiasts, and organizations to explore new challenges, launch new businesses and forge new connections within the Python community.  PyCon provides attendees with the opportunity to delve into the dynamic programming language employed by well-known companies such as Google, iRobot, and YouTube.  PyCon helps people learn new tools and techniques, showcase projects, and meet other Python fans.</p>
  <p>Google and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.  All products, logos, or brand names are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks, and are the property of their respective owners.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="id2">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id19">Media Contact</a></h3>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Daniel Schneider</div>
  <div class="line">Page One PR</div>
  <div class="line"><a class="reference external" href="mailto:Daniel&#37;&#52;&#48;pageonepr&#46;com">Daniel<span>&#64;</span>pageonepr<span>&#46;</span>com</a></div>
  <div class="line">(415) 321-2346</div>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="joint-pycon-yapc-na-press-release">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id20">Joint PyCon/YAPC::NA Press Release</a></h2>
  <div class="section" id="chicago-geeks-out-with-dynamic-languages">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id21">Chicago Geeks-Out With Dynamic Languages</a></h3>
  <p><em>CHICAGO — February 21, 2008</em> — Well over a thousand Open Source programmers will be invading Chicago in 2008 as two of the world's largest dynamic language programming communities have chosen the Windy City as the location of their annual conferences.  PyCon and YAPC::NA, the premier North American events for the Python and Perl programming language communities, have each announced three-day conferences, both surrounded by scores of training and development events.  PyCon takes place March 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare and includes many featured events and speakers including Guido van Rossum, the creator of the Python language.  YAPC::NA (Yet Another Perl Conference North America) is to be held June 16-18 on the main campus of IIT and will also host many luminaries in the Open Source world including Larry Wall, the creator of Perl.</p>
  <p>Dynamic languages have long been valued for the productivity gains they can provide programmers for quick-and-dirty solutions and rapid prototyping.  In recent years, however, many businesses have demonstrated their suitability for large-scale and enterprise-class software as well.  Dynamic languages are now seen as a key advantage in IT strategy.</p>
  <p>Python is a wildly popular programming language that prides itself on a very clear, readable syntax with intuitive object orientation.  Local companies Leapfrog Online and PSC Group LLC have joined industry giants like Google and Canonical to sponsor PyCon 2008.</p>
  <p>&quot;We're participating in PyCon because it's the event where the people leading the Python community are sharing the projects, plans and ideas that will make our development efforts even more effective.  It's where the truly talented Python developers will be&quot;, said Joel Grossman, VP Technology at Leapfrog Online.</p>
  <p>Perl is a time-tested powerhouse of programming languages, often referred to as a Swiss-Army Chainsaw.  It is approachable to even non-programmers, yet is powerful enough to deliver some of the most demanding applications of today.  Businesses such as TicketMaster and Amazon.com are heavy users of Perl for their systems.</p>
  <p>Of course, the choice of Chicago did not happen on a whim for either conference.  In both communities, there is an extensive bidding and review process that takes place in order to select a host city for an event.  Chicago was also the host city for YAPC::NA in 2006.</p>
  <p>&quot;When we held YAPC::NA in Chicago in 2006 we had a record-breaking turnout and helped revive the Perl community in the area.  Now that our community has gotten stronger, it seemed wrong not to try to bring the conference back to town.&quot; said Joshua McAdams, conference chair for YAPC::NA.</p>
  <p>Though this is PyCon's first time in Chicago, the organizers are excited about the potential of the Mid-coast.</p>
  <p>&quot;Chicago has a thriving and energetic Python programming community.  The Chicago Python users' group (a.k.a. ChiPy) stormed PyCon 2007 in force and made a great case for bringing PyCon 2008 to Chicago.  With the ChiPy team helping, I have every confidence that PyCon 2008 will be a great success&quot; says David Goodget, PyCon chair.</p>
  <p>Both conferences are technically advanced, while also being community centered.  The both offer very low cost options for attendance and yet a professional-grade experience.  For more details about PyCon, to sign up for the conference, or to learn how to become a volunteer please visit <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/">http://us.pycon.org/</a>.  For more details about YAPC::NA, to register for the conference, or to see how you can contribute please visit http://yapc.org/America/.</p>
  <p>This release was a joint effort of the PyCon and YAPC::NA planning committees.  For any further details or for quotes or interviews, please contact:</p>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">PyCon: Daniel Schneider &lt;<a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon&#37;&#52;&#48;pageonepr&#46;com">pycon<span>&#64;</span>pageonepr<span>&#46;</span>com</a>&gt; 415.321.2346</div>
  <div class="line">YAPC::NA: Josh McAdams &lt;joshua.mcadams&#64;gmail.com&gt; 312-224-8558 or 501-908-0007</div>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-press-release-3">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id22">PyCon Press Release #3</a></h2>
  <div class="section" id="world-s-largest-python-community-conference-kicks-off-march-13-in-chicago">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id23">World's Largest Python Community Conference Kicks Off March 13 in Chicago</a></h3>
  <p><em>Registration for premier Python developer event jumps a third over 2007 — most tutorials already sold out; number of sessions boosted to more than 100</em></p>
  <p><strong>CHICAGO — March 11, 2008</strong> — PyCon 2008 kicks off Thursday, March 13 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel featuring talks and tutorials from Caltech, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, One Laptop per Child, Red Hat, and the University of California, Berkeley. Organized by the Python Software Foundation, and staffed entirely by volunteers, this annual community conference boasts more than double the number of tutorials compared to 2007.</p>
  <p>From Lockheed Martin’s talk on Jython in the Joint Strike Fighter to Microsoft’s presentation of IronPython and Silverlight and Red Hat’s session on GUI testing, PyCon 2008 is packed with presentations on various uses and implementations of Python.  The rapid expansion of PyCon 2008 is due to the growth of Python as the dynamic language of choice for both small and large-scale projects in many different industries.  In a keynote talk, creator and “father” of Python Guido van Rossum is presenting a preview of Python 3000, slated to be released mid-year and is currently in its third alpha release version.  Van Rossum currently works at Google, devoting half of his time solely to Python development.</p>
  <p>“Individuals and organizations are increasingly adopting and using Python for every day purposes,” says van Rossum.  “It’s great to see PyCon, a true grassroots movement, expand into such a large and vibrant community.”</p>
  <p>Python activities span a full week, with the conference itself preceded by a tutorial day, in which attendees can choose from a variety of topics taught by experts, and followed by four days of free “sprints,” high-intensity workshops where developers work on projects with peers.  Tutorial day has been expanded this year to three time-slots — morning, afternoon, and evening — due to the overwhelming demand from last year’s participants.  Attendees have about 10 possibilities each time period, with options ranging from introductory Python courses to “Internet programming with Python” and even a class on modern game development with “Pygame.”</p>
  <p>“Because of the huge success of past tutorial days where most classes were full and attendees begged for more room and more topics, coupled with the tremendous flood of proposals this year, we decided to add a completely new tutorial track,” says PyCon 2008 chair David Goodger.  “Now ‘Pythonistas’ will not only have a plethora of options at their fingertips but will also be able to attend extra sessions.”</p>
  <p>Four days of the conference are allotted for hands-on coding workshops with the world’s best Python developers in what PyCon calls “sprints.”  A long-standing tradition in the Python developer community, sprints gather project participants into one place for short bursts of intense, face-to-face cooperation. The sprinters are supported by sponsors, who provide resources for them to come together and code.</p>
  <p>“Python represents a substantial (and growing) piece of the open-source ecosystem, and Sun is committed to building tools and infrastructure for open-source developers.  To do a good job of this, we need to be a part of the Python community; we think hiring Ted Leung and Frank Wierzbicki is a good start. In addition, it makes me happy that we are sponsoring the Jython and PyPy sprints at PyCon 2008,” says Tim Bray, director of web technologies at Sun Microsystems.  “In the world of Open Source, code talks.”</p>
  <p>Development sprints have long been a regular feature in the Python community, but until recently they have been less familiar to developers in other languages. For many, the opportunity to work side-by-side with friends from across the world is one of the highlights of PyCon.</p>
  <p>“At sprints, we collaborate in an informal and productive atmosphere,” says Steve Alexander, collaborative tools manager at Canonical.  “Sprints are one of the most important parts of the conference, one of the main reasons we’re here.”</p>
  <p>If interested in attending, admission passes will be available at the door.  For more information about this event, please visit <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="id3">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id24">About PyCon</a></h3>
  <p>Presented by the Python Software Foundation, the world’s largest Python conference brings together a diverse group of developers, enthusiasts, and organizations to explore new challenges, launch new businesses and forge new connections within the Python community.  PyCon provides attendees with the opportunity to delve into the dynamic programming language employed by well-known companies such as Google, Cisco, and the New York Times.  PyCon helps people learn new tools and techniques, showcase projects, and meet other Python fans.</p>
  <p>Google is a trademark of Google Inc.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="id4">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id25">Media Contact</a></h3>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Daniel Schneider</div>
  <div class="line">Page One PR</div>
  <div class="line"><a class="reference external" href="mailto:Daniel&#37;&#52;&#48;pageonepr&#46;com">Daniel<span>&#64;</span>pageonepr<span>&#46;</span>com</a></div>
  <div class="line">(415) 321-2346</div>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-press-release-4">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id26">PyCon Press Release #4</a></h2>
  <div class="section" id="world-s-largest-python-conference-sees-70-percent-jump-in-attendance">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id27">World’s Largest Python Conference Sees 70 Percent Jump in Attendance</a></h3>
  <p><em>Python Community Conference in Chicago shows massive growth in Python community</em></p>
  <p><strong>CHICAGO — March 27, 2008</strong> — PyCon 2008, the annual community conference for Python developers, business leaders, and fans showcased the tremendous increase in growth among the community last week in Chicago.  Attendance jumped 70 percent from 2007.</p>
  <p>Over 1,000 people gathered at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel for PyCon 2008.  The influx of proposals was so great this year that organizers could only accept half the proposals received, simply due to lack of space.  Demand for tutorials, in particular, rose so high that organizers added an extra timeslot full of new sessions.  Twenty-five of the 28 tutorials were sold out and there were 22 open source development sprint projects available for attendees to participate in, up from 13 in 2007.  More than 270 people took part in the development sprints, which is more than attended the entire first PyCon in 2003.</p>
  <p>“As jam-packed as the week’s events were, a number of attendees and speakers remarked to me that they felt the conference this year was the best yet,” said PyCon 2008 chair David Goodger.  “It’s great to see months of work come together and have people really enjoy it.”</p>
  <p>PyCon 2008 is organized and run entirely by volunteers.  A true grassroots movement, it is a community conference put on by the community for the community.  Many attendees enjoy the numerous sessions, but more importantly, they believe the real value of the conference is the community all being there together.</p>
  <p>“The best part about PyCon is the people you get to meet,” said Chris McAvoy, founder and president of the Chicago Python Users Group, which hosted PyCon 2008.  “That, coupled with more than 1,000 attendees, compared to the 600 last year, says to me that Python is really building a market here in Chicago and elsewhere.  It’s an exciting time to be a Python developer.”</p>
  <p>PyCon 2009 will also be held in Chicago.  For more information about PyCon, please visit <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="id5">
  <h3><a class="toc-backref" href="#id28">About PyCon</a></h3>
  <p>Presented by the Python Software Foundation, the world’s largest Python conference brings together a diverse group of developers, enthusiasts, and organizations to explore new challenges, launch new businesses and forge new connections within the Python community.  PyCon provides attendees with the opportunity to delve into the dynamic programming language employed by well-known companies such as Google, Cisco, and the New York Times.  PyCon helps people learn new tools and techniques, showcase projects, and meet other Python fans.</p>
  <p>Google is a trademark of Google Inc.</p>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Helping Out at PyCon</h1>
  <p>PyCon is organized and run by volunteers from the Python community.
  Anyone can help, and all help is very much appreciated.</p>
  <p>There are a few categories:</p>
  <div class="contents local topic" id="contents">
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#conference-committee" id="id3">Conference Committee</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee" id="id4">Program Committee</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#tutorial-committee" id="id5">Tutorial Committee</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-tech" id="id6">PyCon Tech</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-website" id="id7">PyCon Website</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#local-knowhow" id="id8">Local Knowhow</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#on-site" id="id9">On-Site</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <p>Please subscribe to <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-organizers">the pycon-organizers mailing list</a>.  This doesn't commit
  you to anything, it just makes sure we are all in the loop.</p>
  <p>You can <a class="reference external" href="/2009/about/staff/">sign up for a role on the staff list</a> too.</p>
  <p>Remember: PyCon is a <strong>community</strong> conference.  Please do your part!</p>
  <div class="section" id="conference-committee">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Conference Committee</a></h1>
  <p><strong>Figure out what is going to happen, and make it happen.</strong></p>
  <p>Who is going to talk, how are we going to find them, what will they talk about,
  what will we eat, how should the chairs/tables be arranged, how can we get more
  sprinters, what else needs to go on this list?</p>
  <p>If you think this is all under control... think again.  it only looks that way
  because David ends up doing whatever needs to get done.  Lets try to make his
  life easier this year.</p>
  <p>Please subscribe to <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-organizers">the pycon-organizers mailing list</a>.  This is the central list, so anyone doing anything should be on it.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="program-committee">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Program Committee</a></h1>
  <p><strong>Help choose the talks that will make up the PyCon Conference Days.</strong></p>
  <p>Last year we received almost twice as many proposals as we had slots to fill.
  It was tough choosing.  Hopefully we'll have many high-quality proposals to
  choose from this year too!  We need reviewers!  But please note that as
  proposals may contain sensitive information, only people known in the
  Python/PyCon community will be invited to participate.</p>
  <p>You don't have to read all the proposals.  The proposal system will randomly assign talks
  to reviewers.  The more reviewers we have, the fewer talks each person will
  have to review.  <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-pc">Sign up for the program committee mailing list</a> (where we talk)  and
  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/profile/new/?next=/2009/helping/">create a web site account</a>
  (so you can review and vote on proposals).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tutorial-committee">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Tutorial Committee</a></h1>
  <p><strong>Help choose the classes presented on &quot;Tutorial Day&quot;</strong></p>
  <p>The past few PyCons have offered tutorials on the day preceding the conference.
  In 2008, more people attended the tutorials than attended the PyCon 2006
  conference (over 420 people attended classes; many attending all three sessions).</p>
  <p>We have to get the word out about tutorials, get proposals sorted, choose which
  proposals will be offered as classes, organize class rooms, equipment, class notes,
  class slides, waiting lists, release forms... there is no shortage of things to do.</p>
  <p>If this sounds appealing to you, get in touch with the tutorial coordinator and
  ask how you can help.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-tech">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">PyCon Tech</a></h1>
  <p><strong>&quot;The Python behind PyCon&quot;</strong></p>
  <p>You can help write the conference software, or test/review.</p>
  <p>Subscribe to <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-tech">the pycon-tech mailing list</a> and see
  <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/">the PyCon-Tech homepage</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-website">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">PyCon Website</a></h1>
  <p><strong>Content &amp; updates needed!</strong></p>
  <p>To help out with this web site, <a class="reference external" href="/2009/profile/new/?next=/2009/helping/">create an account</a>, activate it, and then
  send e-mail to &lt;doug.napoleone (at) gmail dot com&gt; and
  &lt;goodger (at) python dot org&gt; from the e-mail address you used to
  activate the account.  We will give you access to edit the site.
  Once you're logged in with write access, you can edit and add pages.
  More: <a class="reference external" href="/2009/site/howto/">Maintaining the PyCon Web Site</a>.</p>
  <p>See this <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/query?status=new&amp;status=assigned&amp;status=reopened&amp;component=website&amp;order=priority">list of website tickets</a> (pages that need content or editing).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="local-knowhow">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Local Knowhow</a></h1>
  <p><strong>If you are familiar with the area, please post some tips for the
  out of towners.</strong></p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Where is a good place to go in the evening?  (URLs to local info is handy.)</li>
  <li>Organize a group outing a day or 2 before/after the convention.</li>
  <li>Where is a bar with free wifi?</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Pretty much &quot;add content to this website&quot; (see above).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="on-site">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">On-Site</a></h1>
  <p><strong>A lot happens at PyCon, and we need volunteers to help it happen.</strong></p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><strong>Swag bag stuffers</strong>:
  Someone needs to stuff the stuff into the stuff holders, typically bags.</li>
  <li><strong>Registration desk staffers</strong>:
  Someone needs to say &quot;What is your name?&quot; find the persons name tag hand
  them their stuff.</li>
  <li><strong>Session chairs</strong>: Someone needs to say &quot;Please be seated.  Our next speaker is...&quot;
  It really is that easy!</li>
  <li><strong>Audio/Visual team members</strong>: Requires familiarity with A/V systems used
  in our presentation rooms, and must also be available during designated &quot;Presentation Staging Times&quot;
  to assist presenters.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Just <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-organizers">join the list</a>
  and say something like &quot;I'll be arriving at the venue around 2pm.
  What can I do to help?&quot;</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/staff/
title: PyCon Staff
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  <h1 class="title">PyCon Staff</h1>
  <p>Please sign up for staff roles!  If you notice a missing role, please
  add it (and your name, too!).</p>
  <p>You should also subscribe to the <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-organizers">pycon-organizers mailing list</a>.</p>
  <p>Role names are links to role descriptions, which follow below.</p>
  <table border="1" class="docutils">
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  <col width="37%" />
  <col width="63%" />
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  <thead valign="bottom">
  <tr><th class="head">Role</th>
  <th class="head">Name(s)</th>
  </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody valign="top">
  <tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Planning</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-2008-chair">PyCon 2008 Chair</a></td>
  <td>David Goodger</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#local-coordinators">Local Coordinators</a></td>
  <td>Ted Pollari, Chris McAvoy, Carl Karsten</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#meeting-planning-services">Meeting Planning Services</a></td>
  <td><a class="reference external" href="http://www.cteusa.com/">Conference Technology
  Enhancements Inc. (CTE)</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#audio-visual-coordinator">Audio/Visual Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Carl Karsten <a class="reference external" href="mailto:carl&#37;&#52;&#48;personnelware&#46;com">carl<span>&#64;</span>personnelware<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#a-v-session-recording-coordinator">A/V Session Recording Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Joe Baker &amp; Cosmin Stejerean</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#badge-coordinator">Badge Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Steven Githens <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">''.join(['sgithens','&#64;','caret.cam.ac.uk'])</span></tt></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#feedback-survey-coordinator">Feedback/Survey Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Brian Ray <a class="reference external" href="mailto:bray&#37;&#52;&#48;sent&#46;com">bray<span>&#64;</span>sent<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#financial-aid-coordinator">Financial Aid Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Ted Pollari tpollari (gmail)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#food-coordinator">Food Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Skip Montanaro <a class="reference external" href="mailto:skip&#37;&#52;&#48;pobox&#46;com">skip<span>&#64;</span>pobox<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#graphics-coordinator">Graphics Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Atul Varma <a class="reference external" href="mailto:varmaa&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">varmaa<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#communications-coordinator">Communications Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#network-coordinator">Network Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Sean Reifschneider <a class="reference external" href="mailto:jafo&#37;&#52;&#48;tummy&#46;com">jafo<span>&#64;</span>tummy<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#power-coordinator">Power Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#publicity-coordinator">Publicity Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Catherine Devlin <a class="reference external" href="mailto:catherine&#46;devlin&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">catherine<span>&#46;</span>devlin<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#registration-manager">Registration Manager</a></td>
  <td>Andrew Kuchling <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon&#37;&#52;&#48;amk&#46;ca">pycon<span>&#64;</span>amk<span>&#46;</span>ca</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#software-coordinator">Software Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Doug Napoleone <a class="reference external" href="mailto:doug&#46;napoleone&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">doug<span>&#46;</span>napoleone<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#sponsorship-coordinator">Sponsorship Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Van Lindberg <a class="reference external" href="mailto:van&#46;lindberg&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">van<span>&#46;</span>lindberg<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#tote-bag-and-giveaway-coordinator">Tote bag and Giveaway Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Don Spaulding <a class="reference external" href="mailto:donspauldingii&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">donspauldingii<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#volunteer-coordinator">Volunteer Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Chris McAvoy <a class="reference external" href="mailto:chris&#46;mcavoy&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">chris<span>&#46;</span>mcavoy<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#webmasters">Webmasters</a></td>
  <td>Doug Napoleone <a class="reference external" href="mailto:doug&#46;napoleone&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">doug<span>&#46;</span>napoleone<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Program</strong> (content: talks, tutorials, sprints, etc.)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee-chair">Program Committee Chair</a></td>
  <td>Ivan Krstić</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee">Program Committee</a></td>
  <td>&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#keynote-coordinator">Keynote Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Noah Kantrowitz (noah . coderanger . net)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#keynote-speakers">Keynote Speakers</a></td>
  <td><a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/keynotes/">See the Keynote Speakers page</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#lightning-talks-coordinator">Lightning Talks Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Jacob Kaplan-Moss</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#open-space-coordinator">Open Space Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Peter Kropf <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pkropf&#37;&#52;&#48;gmail&#46;com">pkropf<span>&#64;</span>gmail<span>&#46;</span>com</a></td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#tutorial-coordinator">Tutorial Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Greg Lindstrom gslindstrom (gmail)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#sprint-coordinator">Sprint Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Facundo Batista  (facundo//taniquetil/com/ar)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#python-lab-coordinator">Python Lab Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Cosmin Stejerean (cosmin [at] offbytwo [dot] com)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#board-games-event-coordinator">Board Games Event Coordinator</a></td>
  <td>Dean Goodmanson goodmansond (gmail)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Operations</strong> (at PyCon itself)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#registration-desk-manager">Registration Desk Manager</a></td>
  <td>Mary Rush</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td><a class="reference internal" href="#registration-desk-staffers">Registration Desk Staffers</a></td>
  <td>Walker Hamilton signalfade (gmail)</td>
  </tr>
  </tbody>
  </table>
  <div class="section" id="role-descriptions">
  <h1>Role Descriptions</h1>
  <p>Please fill in the blanks.</p>
  <div class="section" id="a-v-session-recording-coordinator">
  <h2>A/V Session Recording Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="audio-visual-coordinator">
  <h2>Audio/Visual Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="badge-coordinator">
  <h2>Badge Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="communications-coordinator">
  <h2>Communications Coordinator</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>manage inquiries on the pycon at python dot org mailing list.</li>
  <li>forward questions to the proper staff members.</li>
  <li>ensure questions and problems are followed up on and a proper timely response is made.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="feedback-survey-coordinator">
  <h2>Feedback/Survey Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="financial-aid-coordinator">
  <h2>Financial Aid Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="food-coordinator">
  <h2>Food Coordinator</h2>
  <p>The food coordinator deals with the hotel's food service and/or an intermediary
  like <a class="reference external" href="http://www.cteusa.com/">CTE</a> to decide on the menu service for the
  conference.  For PyCon 2008 much of this work was done by David Goodger, at least
  in part because he was already working with CTE.  Even if the food coordinator
  doesn't live near the conference site it would be helpful to have a local helper
  to try and iron out last-minute wrinkles.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="graphics-coordinator">
  <h2>Graphics Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="keynote-coordinator">
  <h2>Keynote Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="keynote-speakers">
  <h2>Keynote Speakers</h2>
  <p>See <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin-pycon/Keynote_Speakers">http://wiki.python.org/moin-pycon/Keynote_Speakers</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="lightning-talks-coordinator">
  <h2>Lightning Talks Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="local-coordinators">
  <h2>Local Coordinators</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="meeting-planning-services">
  <h2>Meeting Planning Services</h2>
  <p>We have contracted with <a class="reference external" href="http://www.cteusa.com/">Conference Technology Enhancements Inc. (CTE)</a> to negotiate &amp; coordinate with the hotel,
  and to handle much of the &quot;uninteresting&quot; conference logistics.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="network-coordinator">
  <h2>Network Coordinator</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Network architecture for the conference.</li>
  <li>Equipment selection, testing, purchase, configuration, and deployment.</li>
  <li>Responsible for getting wireless access points deployed.</li>
  <li>Router/NAT proxy.</li>
  <li>Monitoring of APs for availability during conference, tracking down failed APs.</li>
  <li>Monitoring of network.</li>
  <li>Getting and connecting to upstream bandwidth.</li>
  <li>Debugging of peoples problems during the event.</li>
  <li>Documentation (via the Wiki) of client configuration and status during the event.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="open-space-coordinator">
  <h2>Open Space Coordinator</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Keeping the bulletin board readable during the conference.</li>
  <li>In the morning, posting a list next to each open space room of
  what's going on that day.</li>
  <li>Maybe booking some open space slots before the conference via
  e-mail.</li>
  <li>Possibly making an announcement before each keynote of some of the
  day's open space events. (Or the chair can do it in his keynote
  introductions.)</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="power-coordinator">
  <h2>Power Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="program-committee">
  <h2>Program Committee</h2>
  <p>The primary role of program committee members is to review the talk proposals.
  Each proposal is assigned to a minimum or 3 reviewers, but more reviews are always welcome
  (and desired).  Reviewing includes asking authors for clarification when needed, (initially)
  private discussions with other reviewers and then providing a brief written review and
  vote +/- 1 or 0 for each talk assigned.</p>
  <p>Finally, committee members are asked to champion proposals that they've voted +1 during
  the final decision process which has been a lengthy meeting via IRC.</p>
  <p>This process is both demanding of the volunteers and yet critical for the most visible
  content at PyCon.  Active members of the PyCon organizers AND the Python community
  at large are strongly encouraged to get involved.  The more reviewers, the better!</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="program-committee-chair">
  <h2>Program Committee Chair</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="publicity-coordinator">
  <h2>Publicity Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-2008-chair">
  <h2>PyCon 2008 Chair</h2>
  <p>Coordinates everybody else.  Acts as main point of contact for the meeting
  planners &amp; venue.  Recruits and delegates.  Chief cook &amp; bottle-washer.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="registration-manager">
  <h2>Registration Manager</h2>
  <p>Before the conference:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Knows the registration system well, and fixes any issues that arise.</li>
  <li>Answers e-mail from registrants (&quot;my credit card didn't work.&quot;
  &quot;I want to cancel my registration/add a tutorial/change my
  tutorials/have a question&quot;)</li>
  <li>Coordinates with the PSF Treasurer
  (currently Kurt Kaiser) on charges, refunds, etc.</li>
  <li>Creates registrations for special cases (press, keynote speakers,
  funded attendees, etc.)</li>
  <li>Ensures that the registration desk has the necessary supplies.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>At the conference:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Deals with on-site registrations, special needs, and exceptions.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="registration-desk-manager">
  <h2>Registration Desk Manager</h2>
  <p>Manages the registration process, coordinates the <a class="reference internal" href="#registration-desk-staffers">registration desk staffers</a>,
  calms the hordes of attendees, and provides information.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="registration-desk-staffers">
  <h2>Registration Desk Staffers</h2>
  <p>Staffers man the registration desk during the busiest times, distributing
  badges to attendees and answering questions.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="software-coordinator">
  <h2>Software Coordinator</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Oversee software packages used for management of the conference.</li>
  <li>Manage the integration and development of custom solutions.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sponsorship-coordinator">
  <h2>Sponsorship Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sprint-coordinator">
  <h2>Sprint Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="python-lab-coordinator">
  <h2>Python Lab Coordinator</h2>
  <p>A &quot;Python Lab&quot; where problems are announced to the group, people work on them for an hour, and then a couple of the best or interesting solutions are presented as a brief code walkthru. Something like an interactive &quot;Python Cookbook&quot; session, to show how the same problem might be solved differently by people at different skill levels.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Recruit and organize the proctors and problem writers</li>
  <li>Plan the problems w/ doctests to be given. Make sure to have interesting sample solutions which have their own trade off issues to be discussed.</li>
  <li>MC the event, welcoming people, giving instructions, help to form balanced groups and directing proctors. Keep discussions going and on track.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/TX2007/PythonLabNotes">Details</a> on last years <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/TX2007/PythonLab">event</a>.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/common/talkdata/PyCon2007/036/problems.zip">Problems</a> and <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/common/talkdata/PyCon2007/036/solutions.zip">Solutions</a>  from last year. Have more from Wesley Chun, will post soon.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="board-games-event-coordinator">
  <h2>Board Games Event Coordinator</h2>
  <p>A Board Games event will be held in the evenings as social event.  This event is more of an open space than other structured events such as the Labs.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Generate board games event wiki and PyCon documentation</li>
  <li>Guide event attendance</li>
  <li>Post pertinent information at the event.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tote-bag-and-giveaway-coordinator">
  <h2>Tote bag and Giveaway Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tutorial-coordinator">
  <h2>Tutorial Coordinator</h2>
  <p>Pre-PyCon:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Get the word out (Call for Proposals). Post to the Python lists (general, dev, tutor, announce, SIGs, etc.) as well as specialty lists (Django, TurboGears, wxPython, PyQt, etc.) letting people know that proposals are being accepted.  When you post, make sure you include:<ul>
  <li>The tutorial date (mention it is separate from the general conference)</li>
  <li>Tutors are paid (verify the amount before you post it!)</li>
  <li>The submission deadline.</li>
  <li>The handout deadline.</li>
  <li>Include a link to the submission page.</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Decide which tutorials to present (get help as required from PyCon chair, program committee members, etc.).</li>
  <li>Send accept &amp; decline notices by email.</li>
  <li>Notify instructors that IRS forms are required.</li>
  <li>Follow-up with instructors on handouts.</li>
  <li>Collect handout PDFs and duplicate them in sufficient numbers.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>On Tutorial Day (or ideally, the evening before):</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Label rooms</li>
  <li>Check A/V equipment: present, works</li>
  <li>Distribute laser pointers to each instructor.</li>
  <li>Obtain audio release form from each instructor.</li>
  <li>Distribute class handouts.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="volunteer-coordinator">
  <h2>Volunteer Coordinator</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="webmasters">
  <h2>Webmasters</h2>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/chicago/
title: Chicago: Home of PyCon 2009!
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  <h1 class="title">Chicago: Home of PyCon 2009!</h1>
  <p>Chicago, the Windy City, Second City -- a great place to meet with other members
  of the Python community.  Here you'll find information about</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="travel">Traveling to Chicago</a>: it's central and easy to get to.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="hotel">Getting to the Hotel</a>: the shuttle bus runs all day &amp; night!</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="transit">Getting Around Chicago</a>: everyone should try the &quot;L&quot; (elevated trains).
  There's a station a few blocks away from the hotel.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="explore">Explore Chicago</a>: things to do, places to go, sights to see...</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="restaurants">Restaurants</a>: Chicago is famous for its deep dish pizza and hot dogs.
  There are lots of other choices nearby and a short trip away!</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="bars">Bars</a>: Paint the town red!  But drink responsibly.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="shopping">Shopping</a>: some great choices!</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="chipy">ChiPy: the Chicago Python User Group</a>: helping to make PyCon possible!</li>
  </ul>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=101366992701854199693.0004464acc1cf925e6ad5&amp;z=15">Here's a custom Google map with the hotel, airport, restaurants and other points of interest.</a></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/chicago/explore/
title: Explore Chicago
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  <h1 class="title">Explore Chicago</h1>
  <h2 class="subtitle" id="things-to-do-places-to-go-sights-to-see">Things to do, places to go, sights to see...</h2>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#museums" id="id1">Museums</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#views" id="id2">Views</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#tours" id="id3">Tours</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#travel-guides-for-chicago" id="id4">Travel Guides for Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#shopping" id="id5">Shopping</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#restaurants" id="id6">Restaurants</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#bars" id="id7">Bars</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#package-deals" id="id8">Package Deals</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#neighborhoods" id="id9">Neighborhoods</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <p>Share your opinions, recommendations, and alternatives <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyCon2008/Exploring_Chicago">on the wiki page</a>.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=101366992701854199693.0004464acc1cf925e6ad5&amp;z=15">Here's a custom Google map with the hotel, airport, restaurants and other points of interest.</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="museums">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Museums</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.artic.edu/">The Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.mcachicago.org/">The Museum of Contemporary Art</a> --
  this museum is good or bad depending on what the current show is.  If the
  <a class="reference external" href="http://www.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/index.php">current shows</a> sound
  interesting to you then it's great... otherwise, not so much.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.sheddaquarium.org/">The John G. Shedd Aquarium</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.msichicago.org/">The Museum of Science and Industry</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/">The Field Museum</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="views">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Views</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.the-skydeck.com/">The Sears Tower Skydeck</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.hancock-observatory.com/">The Hancock Observatory</a> in
  the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, in the Magnificent
  Mile shopping area.  Considered by many to be a better deal than the
  Sears Tower Skydeck (cheaper, a shorter wait, and in a shopping area,
  but not quite as high).</li>
  <li>The bar and lounge in the Hancock building.  Free to enter, and just one floor
  below the Observatory.  You get the same view, and spend your money on a
  drink and a nice atmosphere instead of an entrance fee.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tours">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Tours</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.architecture.org/tour_view.aspx?TourID=8">CAF Architecture river cruise</a>
  -- this might be cold at this time of year, but it's an excellent tour.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.architecture.org/">Other Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours</a>
  -- they run several other tours every day as well.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.wrightplus.org/tours/tours.php">Frank Lloyd Wright Tours</a> --
  in Oak Park, the suburb immediately west of Chicago where Frank Lloyd Wright
  built a great number of homes.  Many (most?) of them are still occupied, so you
  mostly see the exterior of the buildings.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="travel-guides-for-chicago">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Travel Guides for Chicago</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=chicago&#64;49&amp;cur_section=ove">Fodor's Guide to Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/north-america/usa/chicago">The Lonely Planet Guide to Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Chicago">WikiTravel Chicago</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="shopping">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Shopping</a></h1>
  <p>See <a class="reference external" href="../shopping/">Shopping in Chicago</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="restaurants">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Restaurants</a></h1>
  <p>If you're going to shop, you've got to eat - see <a class="reference external" href="../restaurants">Chicago Restaurants</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="bars">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Bars</a></h1>
  <p>Because, well... because.  See <a class="reference external" href="../bars">Chicago Bars</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="package-deals">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Package Deals</a></h1>
  <p>If you are going to tack on some real vacation time, these can save you a few bucks.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.citypass.com/city/chicago.html">CityPass</a> ($49.50 adults, $39 children)
  includes the Shedd Aquarium VIP, The Field Museum &amp; Underground Adventure,
  Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry plus OMNIMAX,
  and The Hancock Observatory</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="neighborhoods">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Neighborhoods</a></h1>
  <p>On the Blue Line, before you get to the Loop (aka Downtown), there are two interesting
  neighborhoods you might want to explore.</p>
  <p>The first is <a class="reference external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Town,_Chicago#Wicker_Park">Wicker Park</a>
  (and immediately to the north, <a class="reference external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Square%2C_Chicago#Bucktown">Bucktown</a>).
  The Damen stop is at the center of Wicker Park.  There are interesting things southeast on Milwaukee
  (to the Milwaukee stop), or north on Damen (which takes you towards Bucktown).  Wicker
  Park is kind of artsy and hip.  The neighborhood is a little rough despite the strong
  pressure of gentrification.</p>
  <p>Closer to the hotel is <a class="reference external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Square">Logan Square</a>,
  which is a neighborhood with a large hispanic population.  You can get off at the
  Logan Square station.</p>
  <p>There are several interesting north-side neighborhoods in Chicago.  To get to these
  with mass transit you'll have to take a bus (or a taxi of course).  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;q=fullteron%20and%20clark%2C%20chicago&amp;ie=UTF8">Fullerton and Clark</a>
  may be a good starting point.  All of Clark Avenue is interesting (as is its neighboring
  street Broadway).  At Addison and Clark you are in Wrigleyville, home to many sports bars
  and some improv theater.  This area is generally fun to wander around in, day
  or night.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Getting Around Chicago</h1>
  <p>There's a free shuttle to get to the <a class="reference external" href="../hotel">hotel</a> from the airport.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=101366992701854199693.0004464acc1cf925e6ad5&amp;z=15">Here's a custom Google map with the hotel, airport, restaurants and other points of interest.</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="mass-transit">
  <h1>Mass Transit</h1>
  <p>Chicago has an excellent mass transit system including rail and bus service
  from both major airports and around the city.
  You can plan a trip using <a class="reference external" href="http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/">the trip planner</a> --
  highly recommended!  The planner doesn't make it obvious how fares work; if you see a fare
  over $2 it's probably inaccurate if you get a fare card.</p>
  <p>Chicago's rapid transit system is called the 'L'; this is run by <a class="reference external" href="http://transitchicago.com">the Chicago Transit
  Authority (CTA)</a>, who also runs bus service in the
  city.  <a class="reference external" href="http://transitchicago.com/maps/systemmaps.html">You can find system maps here.</a>
  The CTA is a great way to get around if you want to <a class="reference external" href="/2009/chicago/explore/">explore Chicago</a>.</p>
  <p>The conference hotel is located two blocks south of the Rosemont 'L' station on the
  Blue Line, a short walk away.  The Blue Line runs 24 hours a day.  The hotel shuttle
  will drop you off there too.  If you walk, be sure to cross River Road by Bryn Mawr Ave
  as there's no chance after that.</p>
  <p>The 'L' costs $2 per trip, plus $0.25 if you transfer to a bus.  You can purchase
  or add money to a fare card using cash at all 'L' stations (no credit cards).  Multiple
  people can share a fare card but you'll only have one transfer.  The CTA system map
  also makes a decent city map, and they'll usually have free maps at stations.
  Stations all have attendants who can answer your questions (but they can't handle money
  or generally do anything very useful).</p>
  <p>Note that the 'L' is a very loud train.  If you're sensitive to noise,
  the hotel-provided earplugs may come in handy!</p>
  <p>See Wikipedia for <a class="reference external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_%27L%27">more about the 'L'</a>
  and for <a class="reference external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Transit_Authority">more about the CTA</a>.</p>
  <p>The commuter rail system is called Metra, and the suburban bus service is
  called Pace; these are run by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA).  <a class="reference external" href="http://metrarail.com/schedule.html">The
  Metra schedule is here.</a>
  <a class="reference external" href="http://pacebus.com/sub/bus_system/default.asp">You can find more information on Pace routes here.</a></p>
  <p>If you are coming into Midway Airport, note that taking the Orange Line to the Blue
  Line is slow.  The trip planner recommends taking the #62 Bus to the Blue Line.
  You'll still want to pick up a fare care at the 'L' station (which you can use on
  the bus).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="taxis">
  <h1>Taxis</h1>
  <p>If you wish to take a cab from O'Hare airport, follow the taxi signs overhead
  in the arrivals area of the terminal.  There will be a taxi stand (often with
  a line of people waiting).
  Here's what Fodor's web site has to say about taking a taxi from a Chicago airport:</p>
  <blockquote>
  &quot;<em>BY TAXI</em>: Metered taxicab service is available at both O'Hare and
  Midway airports. Trips to and from O'Hare may incur a $1 surcharge to
  compensate for changing fuel costs. Expect to pay about $40-$45 plus
  tip from O'Hare to Near North and downtown locations, about $30-$35
  plus tip from Midway. Some cabs, such as Checker Taxi and Yellow Cab,
  participate in a share-a-ride program in which each cab carries up to
  four individual passengers going from the airport to downtown. The
  cost per person is substantially lower than the full rate, which is
  approximately $50.&quot;</blockquote>
  <p>You can flag down cabs along most busy streets in Chicago.  If you're near
  a hotel or cab stand (there are a few cab stands in the downtown area), you
  may find a taxi more easily.</p>
  <p>If you have a group of people you can call for a taxi and request a minivan.
  One possible service is 1-800-TAXICAB.  Yellow Cab Chicago seems to be in flux and
  haven't been answering their phone.  Note that there is an extra fee of $1 for each
  passenger after the first (the fare structure is written down in each taxi, so you can
  be pretty confident about what the fare should be).</p>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Chicago Restaurants</h1>
  <p>(This is a work-in-progress.  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">You can help!</a>)</p>
  <p>Got a late night hankering for some thin crust (or deep dish) pizza?
  Looking for dinner within walking distance of the hotel?  Going into the
  Loop to do a little <a class="reference external" href="/2009/chicago/shopping/">shopping</a> and need a place to
  grab a bite to eat?  You've come to the right place.  Chicago is home to
  more <a class="reference external" href="http://ww2.aaa.com/aaa/common/Tourbook/diamonds/whatisthis.html?association=%20AAA&amp;clb_id=005">AAA five diamond restaurants</a>
  than any other city in the United States but it also has some wonderful
  hole-in-the-wall places you won't find anywhere else as well.  We've tried
  to put together a sampling of what's available.  Click the restaurant's name
  to visit their website or a review page from one of the local restaurant
  review sites.  Click the address to get a Google Map of the location.</p>
  <p>If you don't see what you're looking for here, <a class="reference external" href="mailto:skip&#37;&#52;&#48;pobox&#46;com">don't be afraid to ask</a>.  If you have some other places to add to this
  page <a class="reference external" href="mailto:skip&#37;&#52;&#48;pobox&#46;com">let us know</a>.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=101366992701854199693.0004464acc1cf925e6ad5&amp;z=15">Here's a custom Google map with the hotel, airport, restaurants and other points of interest.</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="near-the-hotel">
  <h1>Near the Hotel</h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.theram.com/il-rosemont.php">RAM Restaurant &amp; Brewery</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9520+W+Higgins+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">9520 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont</a>,
  (847)692-4426.
  For those of you who like to sample some local microbrews, there's a
  brewpub right around the corner from the hotel.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.giordanos.com/">Giordano's</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9415+W+Higgins+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">9415 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)292-2600.  Popular local pizza chain.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.nicksfishmarketchicago.com/">Nick's Fishmarket</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10275+W+Higgins+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">10275 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)298-8200.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.mortons.com/">Morton's The Steakhouse</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9525+Bryn+Mawr+Ave,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">9525 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)678-5155</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.harrycarays.com/home.html">Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10233+W+Higgins+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">10233 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)699-1200.  As the announcer of the Cubs Harry Caray was a Chicago
  legend.  We still sing &quot;Take Me Out to the Ballgame&quot; during the seventh
  inning stretch at home games.  Harry Caray's restaurants are popular
  local institutions as well.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/">Gibson's Steakhouse</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5464+N+River+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">5464 N. River Rd., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)928-9900.  Can you tell we like steak in Chicago?</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.shoelessjoesrosemont.com/">Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar &amp; Grille</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10290+W+Higgins+Rd,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">10290 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont</a>,
  (847)296-5760.  We love our sports as well.  This might be a good place to
  catch your basketball team during March Madness.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="https://www.muvico.com/default.asp?t=210">Bogart's Restaurant at Muvico's Rosemont 18</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9701+Bryn+Mawr+Ave,+Des+Plaines,+IL+60018,+USA&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr&amp;om=0">9701 Bryn Mawr Ave, Des Plaines</a>,
  (847)447-1030.  A brand new upscale restaurant and movie theater that opened in September of 2007, a very short walk from the hotel.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-east-chicago-4">Gino's East</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8725+W+Higgins+Rd,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr&amp;om=0">8725 W Higgins Rd, Chicago</a>.  About a five-minute cab ride from the hotel.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="along-the-cta-blue-line">
  <h1>Along the CTA Blue Line</h1>
  <p>The Blue Line is the CTA train which stops closest to the conference hotel.  This section is organized by Blue Line stop to make it easier for you to figure out where you're going.</p>
  <div class="section" id="jefferson-park">
  <h2>Jefferson Park</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.galestreet.com/">Gale Street Inn</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4914+N+Milwaukee+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60630,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">4914 North Milwaukee, Chicago</a>,
  (773)725-1300.
  A great place for ribs.  This is actually quite close to the hotel, on the
  way to the Loop, directly across from the Jefferson Park Blue Line station
  (which is only three stops from the Rosemont station).</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="logan-square">
  <h2>Logan Square</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lula-cafe-chicago">Lula Cafe</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2537+N+Kedzie,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2537 N Kedzie, Chicago</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Logan Square, exit and walk south then east around
  the square, it's on the southeast corner.  About 20/25 min ride from
  O'Hare.  Delicious French American fusion with organic produce from
  local farms.  Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/dunlays-on-the-square-chicago-2">Dunlay's on the Square</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3137+W+Logan+Boulevard,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">3137 W Logan Blvd, Chicago</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Logan Square, walk east alongside the square to
  Kedzie, walk north a block, it's on your right.
  Decent American cuisine.  Is it a restaurant or a bar?  You decide.
  Just around the corner from Lula's, great in case the wait there is
  too long.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-cid-2-chicago">El Cid</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2645+N+Kedzie+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2645 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Logan Square, walk east alongside the square to
  Kedzie, walk north a block, it's on your right.
  There are a few El Cids but this closest to the train.  Decent Mexican
  fare at affordable prices and killer margaritas (take the train!).
  Great in case there's a long wait at Lula's.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-con-leche-chicago">Cafe Con Leché</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2714+N+Milwaukee+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2714 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago</a>.  (773) 289-4274
  Very cheap yet delicious Cuban joint frequented by Cuban locals of the
  neighborhood.  The steak sandwich proves they know a thing or two about
  Cuban food.  And, of course, pep yourself up with a cafe con leche.  Call
  to make sure they are open.  CTA: Blue Line to Logan Square, walk
  northwest on Milwaukee Ave 2 or 3 blocks.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="california">
  <h2>California</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-nandu-chicago-2">El Nandu</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2731+W+Fullerton+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2731 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago</a>.  (773) 278-0900
  Midrange Argentinian restaurant for a true connoisseur of meat!  For the
  adventurous types who want to experience some new cuts, try the &quot;Sweet
  Bread.&quot;  Great wine too. CTA: Blue Line to California, walk 2 blocks north
  on California, turn right  (east) on Fullerton, it's a block down on the
  right side.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/buona-terra-chicago">Buona Terra</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2535+N+California+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2535 N California Ave, Chicago</a>.  (773) 289-3800
  Cozy, midrange little Italian restaurant with a great wine selection and
  options for a full 5 course Italiano dining experience.  CTA: Blue Line to
  California, walk 5 or 6 blocks north on California and it's on your right.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="western">
  <h2>Western</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/irazu-costa-rican-restaurant-chicago">Irazu</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1865+N+Milwaukee+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago</a>.  (773) 252-5687
  Excellent, affordable Costa Rican restaurant.  They have won awards
  for their veggie burrito and it lives up to those awards.  Also
  consider a yummy milkshake (now with soy milk too) and the &quot;Costa
  Rican sandwich&quot; which is like panini and I believe they bake the bread
  on the premises.
  CTA: Blue Line to Western, walk north on Western a few steps and turn right
  (southeast) on Milwaukee Ave., it's a block down on your left.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="damen">
  <h2>Damen</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/piece-restaurant-chicago">Piece</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1927+W+North+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">1927 W North Ave</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Damen, walk northeast across the intersection and
  head east on North Ave for a block, it's on your right.  About 25/30
  min ride from O'Hare.
  If you can get over TV's and sports fans surrounding you, this is some
  of the best pizza and microbrew you'll find in Chicago.  The pizza is
  in more of a New Haven style than a Chicago one but is truly unique
  with lots of difference choices for crusts and toppings.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sultans-market-chicago">Sultan's Market</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2057+W+North+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2057 W North Avenue</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Damen, walk north to North Ave., turn left (west)
  and walk for a block, it's on your left hand side.  About 25/30 min
  ride from O'Hare.
  Best Falafel in Chicago, no contest.  Chicken Schwarma sandwich is
  good too and their lentil soup is exquisite.  Very reasonably priced,
  order at the counter.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="division">
  <h2>Division</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/crust-chicago">Crust</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2056+W+Division+St,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">2056 W Division St</a>.
  CTA: Blue Line to Division, walk west 10 blocks or wave down a cab for
  a short ride.  About 25/30 min ride from O'Hare.
  Interesting all-organic place -- from organic pizza to organic infused vodka.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/coco-rouge-chicago">Coco Rouge</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/_kqBUeZsdPamjiXNmD56cA">1940 W Division St</a> (773) 772-2626.  Another great chocolatier.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="downtown-chicago">
  <h1>Downtown Chicago</h1>
  <p>Getting to the Loop from the hotel takes about 45 minutes on the Blue Line.
  You can plan your trip to the city from the <a class="reference external" href="http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/tripplanner.html">CTA's website</a>.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.heavenonseven.com/">Heaven on Seven</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=111+N+Wabash+Ave,+Chicago,+Cook,+Illinois+60602,+United+States&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;hl=en&amp;oi=georefine&amp;ct=clnk&amp;cd=1&amp;geocode=0,41.883493,-87.626201">111 N. Wabash, Chicago</a>,
  (312)263-6443 or
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=600+N+Michigan+Ave,+Chicago,+Cook,+Illinois+60611,+United+States&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;hl=en&amp;cd=1&amp;oi=georefine&amp;ct=clnk&amp;geocode=0,41.892573,-87.624194">600 N. Michigan, Chicago</a>,
  (312)280-7774.  Excellent Cajun food.  The original Wabash location is
  not open most evenings.  The Michigan Avenue location is likely to be crowded, so
  it's best to call ahead and make reservations if you can.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.siamricethai.com/">Siam Rice Thai</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=117+N+Wells+St,+Chicago,+IL+60606,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">117 N. Wells, Chicago</a> (312)606-9999.  Excellent Thai.
  Jam-packed at lunch, pretty empty at dinner, at least during the week.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.hannahsbretzel.com/">Hannah's Bretzel</a>, This place is <a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ZSUWhcLoo-aIPBDoMKw_vQ">wonderful!</a>. <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=180+W+Washington+St,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">180 W Washington St, Chicago</a> (312) 621-1111</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-uno-chicago">Pizzeria Uno</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=29+E+Ohio+St,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">29 E. Ohio Street, Chicago</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-due-chicago">Pizzeria Due</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=619+N+Wabash+Ave,+Chicago,+IL,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">619 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago</a>.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="elsewhere">
  <h1>Elsewhere</h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.amitabul.getwebnet.com/">Amitabul</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6207+N+Milwaukee+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60646,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">6207 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago</a>,
  (773)774-0276.
  The reviews on <a class="reference external" href="http://www.metromix.com/">Metromix</a> give this vegan Korean restaurant five stars.
  Figure a 20-minute cab ride from the hotel.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/wholly-frijoles-lincolnwood">Wholly Frijoles</a>,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3908+W+Touhy+Ave,+Lincolnwood,+IL+60712,+USA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">3908 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood</a>.
  (847)329-9810.  Terrific, inexpensive Mexican food.
  Call ahead and get your name on the list though.  The wait can be long.  25-minute cab ride to get there.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;time=&amp;date=&amp;ttype=&amp;q=vosges&amp;near=520+N+Michigan+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60611,+USA&amp;sll=41.891815,-87.624164&amp;sspn=0.008673,0.013969&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.8987,-87.642403&amp;spn=0.06938,0.111752&amp;z=13&amp;om=1">Vosges Haut Chocolate Boutique</a> (312) 644-9450</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=chocolate&amp;near=Chicago,+IL&amp;fb=1&amp;view=text&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;latlng=41887100,-87624515,15252116222138841401">Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe</a> (312) 696-1201</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?&amp;q=chocolate&amp;near=Chicago,+IL&amp;fb=1&amp;view=text&amp;cd=2&amp;hl=en&amp;latlng=41889058,-87642870,11599244525115576713">Blommer Chocolate Co.</a> (312) 226-7700</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="other-sources">
  <h1>Other Sources</h1>
  <p>If nothing above appeals to you there are a number of websites which offer more choices.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>The <a class="reference external" href="http://lthforum.com">LTH Forum</a> is an extremely
  helpful and friendly discussion group for foodies in Chicago. This <a class="reference external" href="http://www.eatchicago.net/gnrmap.html">GNR google map overlay</a> provides a friendly interface to their annual <a class="reference external" href="http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewforum.php?f=28">Great Neighborhood Restaurant awards</a>.</li>
  <li>WTTW's <a class="reference external" href="http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5">Check Please!</a> has reviews of
  many Chicago area restaurants.</li>
  <li>If you have some time to spend searching, check out <a class="reference external" href="http://www.metromix.com/">Metromix</a> and the <a class="reference external" href="http://www.chicagoreader.com/">Chicago Reader</a>.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Overview of Events</h1>
  <div class="contents local topic" id="contents">
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#wednesday-march-12" id="id8">Wednesday, March 12</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#thursday-march-13" id="id9">Thursday, March 13</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#friday-march-14" id="id10">Friday, March 14</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#saturday-march-15" id="id11">Saturday, March 15</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#sunday-march-16" id="id12">Sunday, March 16</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#monday-march-17" id="id13">Monday, March 17</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#tuesday-march-18" id="id14">Tuesday, March 18</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#wednesday-march-19" id="id15">Wednesday, March 19</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#thursday-march-20" id="id16">Thursday, March 20</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">You can help maintain this page!</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="wednesday-march-12">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Wednesday, March 12</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Evening: setup and bag stuffing for the tutorials, in the Atrium.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="thursday-march-13">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Thursday, March 13</a></h1>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/tutorials/schedule/">Tutorial Schedule</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/2009/tutorials/">Tutorials</a> from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm.</li>
  <li>Evening (all day?): bag stuffing in the Atrium.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/2009/chicago/chipy/">ChiPy meeting</a>: 7:00 pm in Ballroom 1.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="friday-march-14">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">Friday, March 14</a></h1>
  <p>Conference, day 1.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/schedule/">Conference Schedule</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/keynotes/">Keynote Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/talks/">Scheduled Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/lightning/">Lightning Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/openspace/">Open Space</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Open_Space">Open Space Wiki</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sponsors/expo/">Expo Hall</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>12:40 pm - 2:10 pm: the Python Software Foundation's annual members' meeting
  in Love A&amp;B (lower level).  PSF members only.</li>
  <li>6:00pm - 11:00pm: Zenoss reception (Love Int'l A &amp; B)</li>
  <li>7:30pm -  9:30pm: <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/pythonlab/">Python Lab</a> (Kitty Hawk)</li>
  <li>7:00pm - 11:00pm: <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/boardgamesocial/">Board Game Social</a> (Kennedy)</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="saturday-march-15">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">Saturday, March 15</a></h1>
  <p>Conference, day 2.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/schedule/">Conference Schedule</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/keynotes/">Keynote Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/talks/">Scheduled Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/lightning/">Lightning Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/openspace/">Open Space</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Open_Space">Open Space Wiki</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sponsors/expo/">Expo Hall</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>12:45pm to 2:00pm:  PyCon 2010 Planning Kickoff Meeting (Midway)</li>
  <li>6:00pm to 9:00pm: Gentoo Foundation (Love Int'l A)</li>
  <li>6:00pm to 8:00pm: Sponsor debrief and thanks (Kitty Hawk)</li>
  <li>7:00pm - 11:00pm: <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/boardgamesocial/">Board Game Social</a> (Kennedy)</li>
  <li>8:00pm - 11:00pm: <a class="reference external" href="http://www.imitationpickles.org/galcon/forum/7/745/">Galcon Tournament</a> (Ballroom II)</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sunday-march-16">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id12">Sunday, March 16</a></h1>
  <p>Conference, day 3.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/schedule/">Conference Schedule</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/keynotes/">Keynote Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/talks/">Scheduled Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/lightning/">Lightning Talks</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/openspace/">Open Space</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Open_Space">Open Space Wiki</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="monday-march-17">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id13">Monday, March 17</a></h1>
  <p>Development sprints, day 1.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">Information</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/projects/">Sprint Projects</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tuesday-march-18">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id14">Tuesday, March 18</a></h1>
  <p>Development sprints, day 2.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">Information</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/projects/">Sprint Projects</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="wednesday-march-19">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id15">Wednesday, March 19</a></h1>
  <p>Development sprints, day 3.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">Information</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/projects/">Sprint Projects</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="thursday-march-20">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id16">Thursday, March 20</a></h1>
  <p>Development sprints, day 4.</p>
  <p>[<a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">Information</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/projects/">Sprint Projects</a>
  - <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/ConferenceNights/">Nights</a>]</p>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">PyCon Conference Days</h1>
  <p><strong>Friday, XXX to Sunday, XXX.</strong></p>
  <p>See the <a class="reference external" href="schedule/">Overview Schedule</a> to get fast access to
  all the information and create a personal schedule.</p>
  <p>There's a lot going on during the PyCon Conference Days:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="keynotes/">Keynote talks</a> from luminaries.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="talks/">Scheduled talks</a> on a myriad of subjects.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="lightning/">Lightning talks</a>: 5-minute impromptu talks, scheduled at the
  conference (come prepared to talk!).</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="openspace/">Open Space</a>: plenty of rooms available for follow-up discussions
  after scheduled talks, group discussions of projects, unscheduled
  talks, demos, brainstorming...</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/2009/sponsors/expo/">The Expo Hall in Ballroom 5</a>: full of sponsors and
  vendors eager to meet you!  Lots of cool swag too!</li>
  <li>The hallway track is always popular!</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="ConferenceNights/">Conference Nights</a>  This conference doesn't stop when
  the sun goes down.  But get <em>some</em> sleep—you don't want to miss the next day.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>See the <a class="reference external" href="/2009/about/events/">day-by-day overview of events</a>.</p>
  </div>


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  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
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  <h1 class="title">Attendee Notes</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Attendee_Notes">Please list changes or additions to these notes on the Python wiki.</a></p>
  <p>Also see <a class="reference external" href="/2009/about/events/">the Overview of Events</a>.</p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#feedback" id="id2">Feedback</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#help-needed" id="id3">Help Needed</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#badge-pickup-registration" id="id4">Badge Pickup &amp; Registration</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#time-change" id="id5">Time Change</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#chicago-weather" id="id6">Chicago Weather</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#hotel-amenities" id="id7">Hotel Amenities</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#network" id="id8">Network</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#meals-served" id="id9">Meals Served</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#sprints" id="id10">Sprints</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#hotel-shuttle-from-o-hare" id="id11">Hotel Shuttle from O'Hare</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#hotel-parking-and-driving-notes" id="id12">Hotel Parking and Driving Notes</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#public-transportation-to-the-hotel" id="id13">Public Transportation to the Hotel</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#sponsors-and-vendors" id="id14">Sponsors and Vendors</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#social-software" id="id15">Social Software</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#something-missing" id="id16">Something Missing?</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="feedback">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Feedback</a></h1>
  <p>We need your feedback! Please fill out a <a class="reference external" href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BvZ0fzE5FMKgiqbRk2g6OA_3d_3d">conference feedback form</a>
  and (as appropriate) <a class="reference external" href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2fBZVTQe3Ov49vIGxgs_2fh9g_3d_3d">tutorial feedback forms</a>.
  Your feedback helps to improve PyCon.</p>
  <p>We also have a short <a class="reference external" href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MmIXWS1dciq5utR0LX5dWA_3d_3d">employment opportunities and sponsor feedback survey</a>.
  If you're looking for info from sponsors
  or a new job, this is a simple way to get started.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="help-needed">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Help Needed</a></h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Volunteer_Signup">We need on-site help for registration &amp; session chairs.</a>
  Wednesday and Thursday evening, we'll have pizza for volunteers!</p>
  <p><strong>Update:</strong> Bag stuffing is done, thanks everybody!
  Power strip taping will be done by the A/V crew (paid), early Thursday morning
  before the tutorials.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="badge-pickup-registration">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Badge Pickup &amp; Registration</a></h1>
  <p>There are going to be a lot of people this year, so try to get to the
  registration desk early.  It's open from 7:30 AM on Thursday &amp; Friday.
  It will be open Thursday afternoon &amp; evening too, and possibly
  Wednesday evening as well.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="time-change">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Time Change</a></h1>
  <p>In most of the US &amp; Canada on March 9 the clocks changed to Daylight
  Savings Time.  This means that Chicago is now UTC-05:00.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="chicago-weather">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Chicago Weather</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=weather&amp;placecode=usil0225&amp;switchto=f">Weather forecast (°F)</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=weather&amp;placecode=usil0225&amp;switchto=c">Weather forecast (°C)</a></li>
  </ul>
  <p>If you are planning to venture outdoors, bring layers so that you can
  de-layer when you get too warm.  E.g. T-shirt, long sleeve shirt,
  sweater, jacket.</p>
  <p>If it is ridiculously cold out, long silk underwear is nice to have
  beneath pants and shirts.  This is probably more than people will need
  if it's near to above freezing.</p>
  <p>During the conference, we recommend a light sweater for the tutorials
  and talks as well; hotels often keep the temperature lower than some
  people like it.</p>
  <p>The Elegant Stitches booth will have Python sweatshirts for sale!</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="hotel-amenities">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Hotel Amenities</a></h1>
  <p>The hotel has an indoor pool and a health center with exercise
  equipment.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="network">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Network</a></h1>
  <p>SSIDs (wireless network names):</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>PyCON_G (for older machines, 802.11b/g, wireless-B &amp; -G)</li>
  <li>PyCON_A (for newer machines, 802.11a, wireless-A)</li>
  </ul>
  <p><strong>The following is in dispute:</strong></p>
  <blockquote>
  If you stay at the Crowne, you can get complimentary
  wireless by signing up for the &quot;Priority Club&quot; (which is free.)
  Otherwise, access in your room is $13/day.
  There is no complimentary wireless access in the lobby.</blockquote>
  <p><strong>Update:</strong> The Crowne Plaza hotel no longer offers free wireless access to Priority Club members; that service has been discontinued. I confirmed this with the front desk upon arrival. According to the front desk, wireless access has been set up with the hotel for &quot;our group&quot;; I suppose that should be up on the Attendee Notes, unless the front desk was thinking of another group?</p>
  <p>Use the wireless from the ballrooms or in the lower level (tutorial,
  open space, sprint rooms).  We have a <strong>LOT</strong> more bandwidth anyhow.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="meals-served">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Meals Served</a></h1>
  <p>Expect the following catering:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Thursday March 13 (Tutorial Day):<ul>
  <li>morning, afternoon, and evening breaks</li>
  <li>lunch and dinner</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Friday March 14 - Sunday March 16 (Conference Days):<ul>
  <li>continental breakfast</li>
  <li>morning &amp; afternoon breaks</li>
  <li>lunch</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Monday March 17 - Thursday March 20 (Development Sprints):<ul>
  <li>lunch buffets</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sprints">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">Sprints</a></h1>
  <p>We're hoping for more <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">participation in the development sprints</a> than ever.  Please join in!</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="hotel-shuttle-from-o-hare">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">Hotel Shuttle from O'Hare</a></h1>
  <p>For attendees arriving at O'Hare, the hotel told me that one should use the
  &quot;center exit 2&quot; presumably from baggage claim, for ground transportation.
  Follow the arrows for Hotel Shuttles, to the building with the red awning,
  across from the Hilton.
  Look for a red Crown Plaza shuttle. It runs every 15 minutes morning to evening,
  every 30 minutes overnight.</p>
  <p>The Crown Plaza phone number is 847/671-6350.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="hotel-parking-and-driving-notes">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id12">Hotel Parking and Driving Notes</a></h1>
  <p>The hotel's parking lot is run by a third party, and costs $18/day, even for guests
  staying at the hotel.
  The Rosemont Village parking garage is next door, and charges $11/day.</p>
  <p>It's always a good idea to bring your car insurance certificate with you. In Illinois you may be required to provide it if pulled over.</p>
  <p>Don't forget toll cash!
  In Illinois cash tolls are twice as expensive as tolls paid electronically
  via I-Pass or EZ-Pass transponders. The main interstates converging on the
  hotel from the north and south (I-294) and northwest (I-90) are toll roads.
  I-90 from Chicago is not a toll road.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="public-transportation-to-the-hotel">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id13">Public Transportation to the Hotel</a></h1>
  <p>See <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org/2009/chicago/hotel/#public-transit">http://us.pycon.org/2009/chicago/hotel/#public-transit</a></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sponsors-and-vendors">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id14">Sponsors and Vendors</a></h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="/2009/sponsors/expo/">We have a ballroom and a lounge full of sponsors &amp; vendors.</a> Our vendors will be selling Python-related merchandise
  and many of our sponsors will be hiring. If you're in the job market, bring
  business cards &amp; résumés. Come prepared!</p>
  <p>Messages from our vendors:</p>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Come visit WearPython (a division of Elegant Stitches) in the Python
  Lounge in the Atrium.  This year you'll be pleased to see new styles,
  including Pocketed Polos and a new T-shirt design.  After the
  conference, visit <a class="reference external" href="http://www.wearpython.com/">www.wearpython.com</a>
  for all your Python wearables and accessories.</li>
  <li>O'Reilly Publishing will be selling technical books for the discriminating
  Pythonista.</li>
  <li>Come visit Booth #213 and browse through book resources for Python programmers
  from Addison-Wesley/Prentice Hall/Sams. All titles are available for a limited
  time at 30% off their list price at <a class="reference external" href="http://www.informit.com/pycon2008">www.informit.com/pycon2008</a>.</li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  <p>Messages from our sponsors:</p>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>White Oak Technologies, Inc. (WOTI) is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of PyCon.
  Stop by our booth in the Exhibition Hall on Friday or Saturday with a copy of
  your resume and receive a complimentary copy of, “Mind Performance Hacks, Tips
  and Tools for Overclocking Your Brain.”</li>
  <li>Imaginary Landscape will be offering free Web site analyses at the
  conference as well as free Dr. Pepper and Tab.  You can sign up for an
  analysis and get your caffeine fix at Booth 105.</li>
  <li>Leapfrog Online welcomes PyCon 2008 to our hometown of Chicago.  Visit us at
  our booth (#106) to talk with some of our developers - two of whom are
  presenting at PyCon (Kumar McMillan and Jason Pellerin) - and to drop off your
  entry form to win a Wii.</li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="social-software">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id15">Social Software</a></h1>
  <p>The organizers have set up events for PyCon on several
  social-networking sites:</p>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>We've created a LinkedIn group for PyCon; all attendee
  e-mail addresses have been pre-approved:
  &lt;<a class="reference external" href="http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/64606/475053320818">http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/64606/475053320818</a>&gt;</li>
  <li>We've created a community site at &lt;<a class="reference external" href="http://pycon2008.crowdvine.com/">http://pycon2008.crowdvine.com/</a>&gt;</li>
  <li>During sessions, many attendees will chat using IRC on the
  #pycon channel on irc.freenode.net.</li>
  <li>On Flickr, please tag any photographs you take with &quot;<a class="reference external" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/pycon2008/">pycon2008</a>&quot;.</li>
  <li>Post Twitter updates to the PyCon channel: <a class="reference external" href="http://twitter.com/pycon">http://twitter.com/pycon</a></li>
  <li>During the conference, the organizers will post tasks and
  volunteering opportunities to the pyconvolunteers channel
  on Twitter: <a class="reference external" href="http://twitter.com/pyconvolunteers/">http://twitter.com/pyconvolunteers/</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="something-missing">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id16">Something Missing?</a></h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Attendee_Notes">Please list changes or additions to these notes on the Python wiki.</a></p>
  <p>If you notice that something is missing from PyCon, or if you have a
  great idea, <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">please step forward and get to work on it</a>!
  If you don't, who will?</p>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Sprint Projects</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Expo Hall</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


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title: Traveling to Chicago
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  <div class="document" id="traveling-to-chicago">
  <h1 class="title">Traveling to Chicago</h1>
  <p>Work in progress.  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">You can help!</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="by-air">
  <h1>By Air</h1>
  <p>It is important to know that Chicago has 2 major airports:</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>O'Hare (ORD)</strong></p>
  <p>As it's name suggests, the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare is quite close to the O'Hare International airport.
  O'Hare is the world's busiest airport, with connections and competitive fares to just about everywhere.</p>
  <p>If you arrive at O'Hare, you can <a class="reference external" href="/2009/chicago/hotel/">take the hotel's free shuttle bus</a>.</p>
  <p>If you are in a hurry, a taxi from O'Hare to the hotel should cost about $10-$15.
  If you are not loaded down with luggage, you could also take &quot;Blue Line&quot; &quot;L&quot; train from O'Hare to Rosemont (the first stop out of O'Hare)
  and walk 10 minutes south on River Road to the hotel.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.ohare.com/fidsohare/">O'Hare Flight information</a></p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>Midway (MDW)</strong></p>
  <p>Bargain hunters and procrastinators may be tempted by the low last minute fares offered by <a class="reference external" href="http://www.southwest.com/">Southwest</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.frontierairlines.com">Frontier</a> and other airlines to
  Chicago's Midway Airport.
  This is often a good option, but you should know that the trip from Midway to the convention hotel will
  add some time and expense to your trip.
  The hotel's free shuttle bus will not go to Midway airport.</p>
  <p>A guess is that a taxi from Midway to the hotel would cost $50-$80 and take around 45 minutes.</p>
  <p>With the &quot;L&quot; train, the trip will cost $2 and take 80 minutes to 2 hours.
  To do this, follow the signs at Midway to the &quot;Orange Line&quot; &quot;L&quot;.
  The Orange line will treat you to a very scenic &quot;L&quot;evated ride into Chicago's loop.
  Transfer at Clark/Lake street to the underground &quot;Blue Line&quot;, which you should take in the direction of O'Hare to the Rosemont stop.
  If you are tired or have a lot of luggage, call the hotel (847-671-6350) and have their free shuttle pick you up at the station (Rosemont).
  Otherwise, walk about about 5 minutes south on River Road to the Crowne Plaza hotel.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.flychicago.com/fidsmidway/default.asp">Midway flight information</a></p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Flight Status</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov/index.html">Security checkpoint wait times</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp">Flight delay map</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/plaintext.html">Flight delay plain text</a></li>
  <li>mobile friendly flight status <a class="reference external" href="http://mobile.orbitz.com/">http://mobile.orbitz.com/</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="by-car">
  <h1>By Car</h1>
  <p>Use this link to <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Crown+Plaza+Hotel,+5440+N.+River+Road+60018&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=42.002111,-87.878952&amp;spn=0.112002,0.180244&amp;z=12&amp;iwloc=A&amp;om=1">Google maps</a>.
  Note that the hotel's parking lot costs $18/day.
  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/registration/hotel#parking">More info here.</a></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="by-rail">
  <h1>By Rail</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage">Amtrak</a> has trains from all over the US.  These trains arrive in downtown Chicago and have easy access to the &quot;Blue Line&quot; &quot;L&quot;.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="by-bus">
  <h1>By Bus</h1>
  <p>From cities in the Midwest, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp">Greyhound</a> and <a class="reference external" href="http://www.megabus.com/us/">MegaBus</a> are a reasonable options.
  Greyhound shares the &quot;Chicago Cumberland Ave&quot; stop with the Cumberland &quot;Blue Line&quot; &quot;L&quot; station.
  This is one stop from the Rosemont &quot;L&quot; station, where the hotel is.
  This is within the 5-mile radius served by the hotel's free shuttle bus, so call them and have them pick you up.
  Hint: if you book 30 to 45 days in advance, you might be able to get a $1 fare on MegaBus.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="miscellaneous">
  <h1>MISCELLANEOUS</h1>
  <div class="section" id="lithium-batteries">
  <h2>Lithium Batteries</h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Official stuff:</li>
  </ul>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_main.html">battery info summary</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html">specific to batteries</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://safetravel.dot.gov/documents/airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf">Q&amp;A PDF</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtm">TSA info pg</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Blog entries and other info:</li>
  </ul>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/62899Yahoo!">Yahoo!</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.dailytech.com/New+Airline+Battery+Bans+Complicated+but+Not+Brain+Surgery/article10172.htm">DailyTech</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://gizmodo.com/338676/rumor-smashed-the-faa-isnt-banning-laptop-batteries">Gizmodo</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://techthoughts.org/2007/12/31/new-faa-lithium-ion-battery-rules-jan-1-2008">scary YouTube video clip</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <div class="document" id="getting-to-the-hotel">
  <h1 class="title">Getting to the Hotel</h1>
  <div class="contents local topic" id="contents">
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#hotel-shuttle-bus-from-o-hare-airport" id="id1">Hotel Shuttle Bus from O’Hare Airport</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#directions" id="id2">Directions</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#public-transit" id="id3">Public Transit</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <p>The <a class="reference external" href="http://www.crowneplazaohare.com/">Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare</a> hotel
  is in Rosemont, Illinois,
  with convenient access to all major expressways.  The <a class="reference external" href="http://www.rosemont.com/visiting/theater.shtml">Rosemont Theater</a> and Donald L. Stephens
  Convention Center are across the street, the Chicago El train is two blocks
  away, and downtown Chicago is 15 miles away—a 30-minute drive.</p>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare</div>
  <div class="line">5440 North River Road</div>
  <div class="line">Rosemont, Illinois, USA 60018</div>
  </div>
  <p>(North-west corner of North River Road and Balmoral Avenue.)</p>
  <p>Phone: 1-847-671-6350</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>1 mile from I-90 &amp; I-294</li>
  <li>3 blocks south of Kennedy Expressway</li>
  <li>Exit River Road South off of Kennedy Expressway</li>
  </ul>
  <div class="note">
  <p class="first admonition-title">Note</p>
  <p class="last">Parking at the hotel costs $18/day.
  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/registration/hotel/#parking">More info here.</a></p>
  </div>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=5132132422011478109,41.984175,-87.861213%3B15496306495877837977,41.977830,-87.862541&amp;saddr=5440+N+River+Rd+%4041.977830,+-87.862541&amp;daddr=&amp;sll=41.981005,-87.861875&amp;sspn=0.006843,0.01133&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;ll=41.982304,-87.862988&amp;spn=0.013686,0.022659&amp;z=15">Crowne Plaza on Google Maps</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="hotel-shuttle-bus-from-o-hare-airport">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Hotel Shuttle Bus from O’Hare Airport</a></h1>
  <p>The hotel provides complimentary transportation to and from nearby
  O'Hare International Airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The
  shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes from 6:00am to midnight, and every
  30 minutes between midnight and 6:00am.  To take the shuttle from the
  airport, you should make your way to the Hotel Shuttle Bus Center:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Go to Terminal 2.  (Actually, the shuttle/bus center is sort of in between terminals, so it's most optimal to find an overhead sign pointing to shuttle/bus center and follow that, but if you're lost, starting at Terminal 2 is fine.)</li>
  <li>Take the escalator down to the baggage claim area.</li>
  <li>Go down the stairs from baggage claim, walking down the pedestrian
  walkway.</li>
  <li>Take the elevator going up to the parking lot and make a right going
  around the wall. (Do not go out the doors into the parking lot).</li>
  <li>Go to Door 2 and wait for the Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hotel shuttle bus
  (raspberry red color).</li>
  </ul>
  <p>To ensure a faster pick-up between midnight and 6:00am or if you
  arrive in the International Terminal, please use the courtesy
  telephone near the baggage claim area to inform the hotel of your arrival.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="directions">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Directions</a></h1>
  <p>The Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare offers a nice
  <a class="reference external" href="http://www.crowneplazaohare.com/pdfs/Fact_Sheet_and_Driving_Directions.pdf">PDF brochure</a>
  of their services which includes detailed directions to the hotel on its
  second page, and <a class="reference external" href="http://www.crowneplazaohare.com/directions.htm">Crowne Plaza website directions</a>.</p>
  <p>From Midway Airport (MDW), please see <a class="reference external" href="../travel/">Traveling to Chicago</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="public-transit">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Public Transit</a></h1>
  <p>The hotel can be easily reached via the El,
  Chicago's <a class="reference external" href="http://transitchicago.com/">public train system</a>.
  Take the Blue Line towards O'Hare to the Rosemont stop (second to last).
  Once you exit the station you turn left immediately,
  then turn left (south) on River Road, walk under the overpass, walk 3 blocks (half a mile),
  past the convention center (big huge thing) and the hotel is on the other side of the road
  (it has a blinking red marque that may say something about PyCon.)
  You will cross Bryn Mawr Avenue.  If you reach Higgins Road, you went the wrong way.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=5132132422011478109,41.984175,-87.861213%3B15496306495877837977,41.977830,-87.862541&amp;saddr=Blue+Line+Rosemont+Stop%4041.984175,+-87.861213&amp;daddr=5440+N+River+Rd+%4041.977830,+-87.862541&amp;sll=41.981005,-87.861875&amp;sspn=0.006843,0.01133&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;ll=41.982304,-87.862988&amp;spn=0.013686,0.022659&amp;z=15">Google Maps directions: Rosemont El station to the hotel</a></p>
  </div>
  </div>


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  </div>


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title: Chicago Bars
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  <h1 class="title">Chicago Bars</h1>
  <p>In addition to <a class="reference external" href="../restaurants">restaurants</a> you might want to check out some bars
  in Chicago.  Bars in Chicago stay open pretty late, many closing at 2am or 4am,
  and some on the weekends stay open until 5am.  Most places card, even people who
  are obviously over 21.</p>
  <div class="section" id="wicker-park">
  <h1>Wicker Park</h1>
  <p>Like most things, the most convenient bars on on the Blue Line.  There's many bars
  are by the Damen stop on the Blue Line, in Wicker Park:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><strong>Lemmings</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Lemmings,+1850+N+Damen,+Chicago&amp;sll=41.917032,-87.677593&amp;sspn=0.006994,0.014591&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.91534,-87.677593&amp;spn=0.006994,0.014591&amp;t=h&amp;z=16">1850 N Damen</a>
  Chill atmosphere, farther north.</li>
  <li><strong>Danny's</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=1958+W+Dickens&amp;sll=41.91534,-87.677593&amp;sspn=0.013987,0.029182&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.921311,-87.67695&amp;spn=0.006993,0.014591&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr">1958 W Dickens</a>
  -- right off Damen.  Good place for loud music with chill nooks and chairs, but
  also dancing, starts bumpin about 11pm but closes at 2.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.maproom.com/">Map Room</a> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Map+Room,+1949+N+Hoyne&amp;sll=41.921311,-87.67695&amp;sspn=0.006993,0.014591&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;spn=0.006993,0.014591&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr">1949 N Hoyne</a>,
  on Armitage.  Awesome beer selection, very cool atmosphere, won't see a bunch of
  yuppies here.  Can be very crowded.</li>
  <li><strong>Estelle's</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Estelle%27s,+2013+W.+North+Ave&amp;sll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;sspn=0.006993,0.014591&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;z=14">2013 W. North Ave</a>
  -- latenight, go after 1 or 2am but very interesting and fun!</li>
  <li><strong>Northside</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Northside,+1635+N+Damen&amp;sll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;sspn=0.027973,0.058365&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;z=14">1635 N Damen</a>
  -- most run of the mill out of all, but good atmosphere and beers. Chill, lots of
  places to sit. Can be run over by the cool kids sometimes.</li>
  <li><strong>Pontiac</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Pontiac,+1531+N+Damen&amp;sll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;sspn=0.027973,0.058365&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;z=14">1531 N Damen</a>,
  -- right by El stop.  Very chill place, great if it is warm and can sit outside.
  Sometimes they have live music.</li>
  <li><strong>Blueline</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Blueline,+1548+N+Damen&amp;sll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;sspn=0.027973,0.058365&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;z=14">1548 N Damen</a>,
  right under El platform.   Chill with lots of booths, more of a martini place but
  the crowd is not swanky, can be a first stop and you can eat there too.</li>
  <li><strong>SmokeDaddy</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=SmokeDaddy,+1804+W+Division&amp;sll=41.920321,-87.67725&amp;sspn=0.055945,0.11673&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=h&amp;z=13">1804 W Division</a>
  -- latenight eats, awesome BBQ but also really great live music, kinda rockabilly
  country bluegrass mashup.</li>
  <li><strong>Empire</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Empire,+1566+N+Milwaukee,+Chicago&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.910533,-87.676429&amp;spn=0.001749,0.003648&amp;z=18&amp;iwloc=A">1566 N Milwaukee</a>
  -- cool atmosphere, little more of a martini place, little more cool kid.</li>
  <li><strong>Bin Wine</strong> <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Bin+Wine+Cafe,+1559+N+Milwaukee&amp;sll=41.910533,-87.676429&amp;sspn=0.001749,0.003648&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=16">Cafe 1559 N Milwaukee</a>
  -- great place for wine peeps, can get all kinds of amazing wine flights and
  nibble, sit down atmosphere</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="uptown">
  <h1>Uptown</h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.greenmilljazz.com/">Green Mill</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-&amp;sll=41969114,-87659656&amp;cid=41969114,-87659656,16347116002331705951&amp;li=lmd&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.973275,-87.652402&amp;spn=0.013975,0.029182&amp;z=15&amp;iwloc=A">4802 N Broadway St</a>
  -- not that easy to get to from the hotel.  This is a well-known jazz club with
  live music until late at night.  They discourage loud conversation.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.hopleaf.com/">Hopleaf</a>, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=hopleaf,+chicago&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.971616,-87.657423&amp;spn=0.02795,0.058365&amp;z=14">5148 N Clark St</a>
  -- also not particularly easy to get to.  They have a very large beer selection,
  including quite a few more exotic malt drinks.  They also have a small but very
  good food menu.  Not for large groups.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/chicago/chipy/
title: ChiPy: The Chicago Python User Group
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  <h1 class="title">ChiPy: The Chicago Python User Group</h1>
  <p>ChiPy members are helping to organize PyCon 2008.  If you're
  in the Chicago area, please drop by!</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.chipy.org">ChiPy home page &amp; meeting announcements</a></p>
  <div class="section" id="march-meeting">
  <h1>March Meeting</h1>
  <p>ChiPy will have its March meeting at the conference hotel Thursday night.
  If you arrive in town on Thursday, please stop by - the meeting is open to all PyCon participants.</p>
  <p>Time: Thursday, March 13, 7 PM.</p>
  <p>Room: TBA</p>
  <dl class="docutils">
  <dt>Speakers:</dt>
  <dd><ul class="first last simple">
  <li>Peter Fein - <a class="reference external" href="http://grassyknoll.googlecode.com/">GrassyKnoll: A Search Engine in Python</a></li>
  </ul>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/boardgamesocial/
title: Board Game Social
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  <h1 class="title">Board Game Social</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/
title: Registration Information
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  <h1 class="title">Registration Information</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/new/
title: Registration Instructions
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  <h1 class="title">Registration Instructions</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/openspace/
title: Open Space
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  <h1 class="title">Open Space</h1>
  <p>PyCon features extra rooms for attendees to schedule informal presentations
  or discussions.  These &quot;Open Space&quot; rooms let you customize your experience at
  PyCon to match your specific interests.</p>
  <p>Several rooms will be available during the conference days.
  There will be plenty of room, so <em>make PyCon yours</em> by using Open Space
  to create an event on whatever topic you wish.</p>
  <div class="section" id="ideas-for-open-space-sessions">
  <h1>Ideas for Open Space Sessions</h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Have a &quot;Birds-of-a-Feather&quot; (BoF) session</li>
  <li>Get deeper into the details of a <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/talks/">scheduled talk</a></li>
  <li>Give a presentation or tutorial</li>
  <li>Hold a panel discussion</li>
  <li>Run a mini-sprint</li>
  <li>Brainstorm about a new project</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="to-set-up-an-open-space-event">
  <h1>To Set Up An Open Space Event</h1>
  <p>Anytime before PyCon starts (12-Mar 5pm CST):</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Decide on the title and content of the event and create a wiki page for it.
  If the event is a Birds-of-a-Feather session, add it to <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Birds_of_a_Feather">the BoF wiki page</a>.
  For all other event types, add your description to <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Open_Space">the Open Space wiki page</a>.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/hotel/
title: Hotel Info &amp; Reservations
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  <h1 class="title">Hotel Info &amp; Reservations</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/financial-aid/
title: PyCon 2008 Financial Aid Available
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  <h1 class="title">PyCon 2008 Financial Aid Available</h1>
  <p><strong>The financial aid application deadline has now passed.</strong>
  <strong>All financial aid applicants have been notified of the decisions.</strong></p>
  <hr class="docutils" />
  <p>The Python Software Foundation has allocated some funds to help people
  attend PyCon 2008.  If you would like to come to PyCon but can't
  afford it, the PSF may be able to help you.</p>
  <p>Read &amp; follow the these instructions carefully; incomplete applications
  may be rejected.</p>
  <div class="section" id="financial-aid-application-process">
  <h1>Financial Aid Application Process</h1>
  <p>To apply, send email to &lt;pycon-aid at python.org&gt;.  State your
  full name, location (where you'll be traveling from), and
  describe in detail what you would like to have funded and why.
  The financial aid can cover some or all of the following, in this order:</p>
  <ol class="arabic">
  <li><p class="first">PyCon registration.</p>
  <p>Applicants should ask for help with registration first, since
  that's the easiest for the PSF to provide.  We will be able to
  offer &quot;free&quot; registrations.</p>
  <p>PyCon hobbyist early-bird registration is US$220.
  Include this amount in your request.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Your hotel room at the conference hotel</p>
  <p>Ask for help with your hotel stay next.  PyCon should get some
  complimentary rooms from the conference hotel, which we can apply
  to financial aid.</p>
  <p>Hotel rooms are $99/night plus 13% tax; figure $112/night.
  Room sharing is assumed; a maximum of 50% of the full room rate
  can be requested per person.  You are encouraged to find someone
  (or two or three) to share a room with, to reduce the the cost.</p>
  <p>If you know the names of the person/people you will share your
  room with, please include them.  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/registration/room_sharing/">More information on room
  sharing can be found here.</a></p>
  <p>In your application, state the number of nights you are requesting
  assistance for, and include the amount (max. 50% of the room rate)
  in your total.</p>
  <p>Regardless of your room sharing plans, <strong>it is up to you or your roommates to make
  your own hotel arrangements;</strong> PyCon volunteers cannot do this for you.
  Nevertheless, the <a class="reference external" href="https://www.cteusa.com/pycon1">housing bureau for PyCon 2008</a> is available for all arrangements with
  the conference hotel.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Transportation (flight etc.).</p>
  <p>Ask for help with transportation last, as there are no shortcuts
  here.  If you want assistance with your transportation costs,
  please provide a rough estimate (to the nearest US$100) of how
  much a round-trip will cost.  Please update your request once the
  final cost is known.</p>
  </li>
  </ol>
  <p>The PSF cannot cover your meals during the conference, or registration
  fees for tutorials.</p>
  <p>In addition to the desired total amount, state the minimum amount of aid you
  require, below which you will not be able to attend PyCon.  If we are
  unable to allocate this minimum amount, we will decline your
  application and allocate the funds to others.</p>
  <p>State why you should come to PyCon, and what you will be doing.  We
  don't need an essay, but please provide a few sentences of
  explanation.  Priority will be given to people who make significant
  contributions to PyCon and the Python community (e.g. students working
  on a task, conference speakers, sprint leaders, developers critical
  to a sprint, super-enthusiastic sprint newbies who will give 110% for
  their project, or people doing public service work with Python).</p>
  <p>Applications must be received by February 11.  Upon receiving your
  message, we'll send you a notice of receipt.  The Financial Aid Coordinator
  and the PSF's Conference Committee will review the applications and allocate
  financial aid to a subset of the applicants.  You should be notified of the
  status of your application (accepted or declined) by February 18.</p>
  <p>We will try to maximize the benefit of the financial aid.  For
  example, three people who need small amounts are more likely to be
  funded than one person who needs a large amount.  To improve your
  chances, you should request the minimum amount you need to attend
  PyCon, and support your request with evidence that your presence
  will benefit PyCon and the Python community.  In other words, make
  your application as attractive as possible.</p>
  <div class="section" id="summary">
  <h2>Summary:</h2>
  <p><strong>Provide the following details:</strong></p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Full Name</li>
  <li>Location traveling from</li>
  <li>Desired total amount, with details
  (1. registration; 2. hotel; 3. transportation),</li>
  <li>Minimum amount</li>
  <li>Rationale</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Send email to &lt;pycon-aid at python.org&gt; by February 11.</p>
  <p><strong>If you do not receive an acknowledgment
  within two (2) days, we did not receive your application.
  Check the address and send it again.</strong></p>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="registration-instructions-for-those-applying-for-financial-aid">
  <h1>Registration instructions for those applying for financial aid:</h1>
  <p>If you are planning on applying for registration cost assistance,
  complete your registration as normal, but be sure to write
  &quot;awaiting financial aid decision&quot; in the &quot;additional information&quot; field.
  When you reach the 'Save
  Invoice and Proceed to Checkout' step, click the &quot;Alternative Payment Methods&quot;
  link. That is all we need on our end. If your request for financial
  aid is declined, for whatever reason, you will be allowed to
  register at the going-rate at the time of your registration.
  Lastly, please note that tutorial registration costs will <strong>not</strong>
  be covered or waived so if you're planning to register for tutorials,
  remember that you'll need to pay for those with your own funds.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="funding-and-reimbursement-process">
  <h1>Funding and Reimbursement Process:</h1>
  <p><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong>
  Financial aid beyond registration assistance will be provided through reimbursement
  for documented expenses (i.e., with receipts).  <strong>There will be no pre-payments, and
  no reimbursement without full receipts.</strong></p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/tutorials/
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  <h1 class="title">PyCon 2008 Tutorial Day</h1>
  <p><strong>Thursday, March 13, 2008</strong></p>
  <p>PyCon 2008 will feature a day of tutorials before the three conference
  days.  Each tutorial will be 3 hours long, with a break in the middle.
  Tutorials will be offered in morning, afternoon and evening sessions.  At
  registration time you can pick at most one from each set.</p>
  <p><strong>You are encouraged to check the individual tutorial descriptions often as
  some instructors will be leaving messages for you or requesting information
  from you in advance of the tutorial</strong></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="schedule/">The tutorial schedule is here</a>.</p>
  <p>Lunch, dinner, and break refreshments will be included for tutorial attendees
  and instructors.</p>
  <p>Tutorials are not included in the base conference registration price.
  There is a separate fee for tutorials:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>One tutorial: $120</li>
  <li>Two tutorials: $200</li>
  <li>Three tutorials: $280</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Authors of books on tutorial topics are welcome to stop by on Tutorial
  Day and offer their books for sale.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/tutorials/schedule/
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  <h1 class="title">Tutorial Day Schedule</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/keynotes/
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  <h1 class="title">Keynote Talks</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/sponsors/
title: PyCon Sponsors
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  <h1 class="title">PyCon Sponsors</h1>
  <p>Your sponsorship helps keep PyCon affordable and accessible to the widest
  possible audience. PyCon is organized by volunteers from the Python community
  and underwritten by the Python Software Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable
  organization set up to manage the growth and development of Python worldwide.
  Your sponsorship will help you connect to the sophisticated and technical PyCon
  audience.</p>
  <div class="section" id="sponsorship-and-vendor-opportunities">
  <h1>Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities</h1>
  <p>Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond sponsor packages are available, enhancing your
  company's reputation and showing the strength of your commitment to the Python
  community.</p>
  <p>Vendor packages are also available for those interested in reserving a booth
  alongside the sponsors in the Expo Hall.</p>
  <p>Other opportunities are also available:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Sponsored Development Sprints</li>
  <li>Headline Lunches and Snacks</li>
  <li>Reception or Party Hosting</li>
  <li>Conference Amenities</li>
  </ul>
  <p>For more information and a sponsorship prospectus, see <a class="reference external" href="howto/">How to Sponsor PyCon 2008</a>.</p>
  <p>We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:</p>
  <div class="section" id="print-sponsor">
  <h2>Print Sponsor</h2>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://pythonmagazine.com/">Python Magazine</a></p>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/network/
title: Networking At PyCon
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  <h1 class="title">Networking At PyCon</h1>
  <p>PyCon will have wireless network coverage of all meeting and &quot;quiet&quot; rooms, and coverage of the main corridor areas around these rooms.  Network access may also be available in other locations, check the Wiki for more information.  Network access is available as 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/lightning/
title: Lightning Talks
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  <h1 class="title">Lightning Talks</h1>
  <div class="section" id="what-s-a-lightning-talk">
  <h1>What's a &quot;Lightning Talk?&quot;</h1>
  <p>A lightning talk is a short presentation of your choosing, no longer than five
  minutes.  Unlike <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/talks/">scheduled talks</a>, there is no
  approval process; speakers simply sign up during PyCon.</p>
  <p>This quick pace forces speakers to focus on the essentials and treats the audience
  to ten different topics in an hour.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sessions">
  <h1>Sessions</h1>
  <p>PyCon 2007 had four separate sessions of lightning talks, more than any
  previous conference.  We continue the trend in PyCon 2008, with a total
  of 5 hours scheduled for lightning talks!</p>
  <p>PyCon 2008 will have three Lightning Talk sessions, after the scheduled talks
  on all three conference days (4:45pm on Friday, 4:10pm on Saturday, and
  1:40pm on Sunday).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="so-you-want-to-give-a-lightning-talk">
  <h1>So You Want to Give a Lightning Talk...</h1>
  <p>Go for it!  PyCon is a friendly and forgiving audience.</p>
  <p>If you've never given a talk before, Lightning Talks are a good place to start.
  You don't need to make slides, but if you do, you only need to make three.</p>
  <p>Be on time, because the five-minute slots fill up quickly!  If all slots are
  full, consider creating or joining an <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/openspace/">Open Space</a>
  session for your topic instead.</p>
  <p>The five-minute limit is strictly enforced.  The session moderator will remind you
  how much time you have left during the last two minutes.  Practice your talk
  beforehand, and don't pack it tightly.  Plan just to introduce your topic and to
  direct listeners to a website or contact address for more information. Five minutes
  is roughly equivalent to one or two pages of handwritten notes.</p>
  <p>Lightning Talks don't have Question and Answer periods. If people want to talk
  further, they'll catch you in the hallway or contact you after the conference.  If
  you sense significant interest, you can schedule an Open Space session to answer
  questions or discuss the topic more thoroughly.  Be sure to include your project's
  URL and your contact info at the beginning and especially at the end of your talk!</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="topic-suggestions">
  <h1>Topic Suggestions</h1>
  <p>Anything related to Python is fair game.  Here are some ideas:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Lessons learned from a successful project</li>
  <li>Post-mortem wisdom from my failed project</li>
  <li>Heresy: Everyone says &quot;____,&quot; but they're wrong, and here's why</li>
  <li>I want to write this cool software--who's with me?</li>
  <li>A preview of the scheduled talk you're giving later in the conference</li>
  <li>A funny thing happened on the way to the newsgroup / forum / mailing list</li>
  <li>The best Python library that no one knows about is...</li>
  <li>Wouldn't it be cool if we could do &quot;______&quot; in Python?</li>
  <li>You all suck: the Python community needs to...</li>
  <li>Call to action: Let's all do more (or less) of &quot;______&quot;</li>
  <li>My Python / Python 3000 wish list</li>
  <li>Here are some of the tricks and techniques I use every day</li>
  <li>The outside world: We should be paying more attention to...</li>
  <li>Let's compare two competing Python packages</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="for-more-information">
  <h1>For More Information</h1>
  <p>Contact &quot;Lightning Talks Coordinator&quot; Jacob Kaplan-Moss.  Details on the
  <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyCon2008/Staff">PyCon Staff</a> page.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/new/sorry/
title: Invoice Pending Payment
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  <div class="document" id="invoice-pending-payment">
  <h1 class="title">Invoice Pending Payment</h1>
  <p><strong>We are currently experiencing problems with our payment processor.</strong>
  We are working with them to resolve the issue.</p>
  <p>Your registration has been saved, and the early-bird price will be honored.</p>
  <p>A PyCon representative will e-mail you in the next few days with instructions
  on completing the checkout process.</p>
  <p>Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.</p>
  <blockquote>
  -PyCon Organizers</blockquote>
  <hr class="docutils" />
  <p><a class="reference external" href="../../thank-you/">Proceed to Thank-You</a></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/sprints/call-for-projects/
title: Call For Sprint Projects
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  <div class="document" id="call-for-sprint-projects">
  <h1 class="title">Call For Sprint Projects</h1>
  <p>If your project would like to sprint at PyCon, now is the time to let
  us know.  We need to collect the info and publish it, so participants
  will have time to make plans.  We need to get the word out early,
  because no matter what we do during the conference, most people who
  haven't already decided to sprint won't be able to stay, because they
  have a plane to catch and no hotel room.</p>
  <p>In the past, many people have been reluctant to commit to sprinting.
  Some may not know what sprinting is all about; others may think that
  they're not &quot;qualified&quot; to sprint.  We want to change that perception.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>We want to help promote your sprint.  The PyCon website, the PyCon
  blog, the PyCon podcast, and press releases will be there for you.</li>
  <li>PyCon attendees will be introduced to sprints after they
  register.  They'll see links to <a class="reference external" href="../projects/">the list of sprints</a> and <a class="reference external" href="../">further info</a>.</li>
  <li>We will be featuring an &quot;Intro To Sprinting&quot; session on Sunday afternoon,
  followed by sprint-related tutorials, all for free.  Sprint leaders are
  invited to participate.</li>
  <li>Some sponsors are helping out with catering the sprints as well.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>There's also cost.  Although the sprinting itself is free, sprints
  have associated time and hotel costs.  We can't do anything about the
  time cost, but <a class="reference external" href="/2009/registration/financial-aid/">we can help with registration, rooms, and even travel</a>, especially for sprinters.</p>
  <p>You should send the following information to the <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon-organizers&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">organizers</a>:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Project/sprint name</li>
  <li>Project URL</li>
  <li>A small project description (max 100 words)</li>
  <li>The name and contact info (email &amp; telephone) for the sprint
  leader(s) and other contributors who will attend the sprint
  (this private information will NOT be published, but used by
  the organizers to contact you if needed).</li>
  <li>Instructions for accessing the project's code repository and
  documentation (or a URL), or how to subscribe to its mail list.</li>
  <li>Pointers to new contributor information (setup, etc.)</li>
  <li>Any special requirements (projector? whiteboard? flux capacitor?)</li>
  </ul>
  <p>This information, except the private part, will be published on the
  <a class="reference external" href="../projects/">Sprints Projects page</a>.</p>
  <p>We will add this information, except the private part, to the PyCon
  website and set up a wiki page for you (or we can link to yours).
  Projects need a list of goals (bugs to fix, features to add, docs
  to write, etc.), especially some goals for beginners, to attract new
  sprinters.</p>
  <p>The more detail you put there, the more prepared your
  sprinters will be, and the more results you'll get.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/new/thank-you/
title: Thank You!
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  <div class="document" id="thank-you">
  <h1 class="title">Thank You!</h1>
  <p>The Python Software Foundation would like to thank you for your support
  of PyCon.</p>
  <p>You can view your invoice and make changes at the <a class="reference external" href="../../view/">My
  Registration</a> page.</p>
  <p>Please assist us further by answering six questions in a <a class="reference external" href="/2009/survey/business/">short
  survey</a>. Thank you again, and have a great PyCon!</p>
  <div class="section" id="hotel-reservations-information">
  <h1>Hotel Reservations &amp; Information</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="https://www.cteusa.com/pycon1">Make your hotel reservations here (off-site).</a></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="../../hotel/">Find hotel information here.</a></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="sprints">
  <h1>Sprints!</h1>
  <p>Do you know about the <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/">development sprints</a>?
  Four days for intensive development of Python-related <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/projects/">open-source projects</a>, Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20.
  You can stay as long as you like, and they're free!</p>
  <p>We'll also have <a class="reference external" href="/2009/sprints/#intro-sessions">introductory sessions</a> on
  Sunday, March 16, including free sprint tutorials.  All are welcome!</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/helping/publicize/
title: Publicize PyCon
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  <h1 class="title">Publicize PyCon</h1>
  <p><strong>You</strong> are the key to getting the word out about PyCon.  Here are some materials to help you do it.</p>
  <div class="section" id="blog-badges">
  <h1>Blog badges</h1>
  <p>If you blog, please let your readers know about PyCon.  A blog badge is a nice way to enhance such a post.</p>
  <img alt="/common/2008/website/img/PyConChi.png" src="/common/2008/website/img/PyConChi.png" />
  <p>Copy this HTML into your post to get a fully-functional badge:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  &lt;a href=&quot;http://us.pycon.org&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://us.pycon.org/common/2008/website/img/PyConChi.png&quot; alt=&quot;PyCon 2008: Chicago&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  </pre>
  <p>(Please don't just copy the image; the fully-functional badge is hyperlinked to the PyCon website.)</p>
  <p>You can also stick a cute little badge into your blog's permanent sidebar, like this:</p>
  <img alt="/common/2008/website/img/tinybadge.png" src="/common/2008/website/img/tinybadge.png" />
  <p>The tiny badge's code:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  &lt;a href=&quot;http://us.pycon.org&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://us.pycon.org/common/2008/website/img/tinybadge.png&quot; alt=&quot;PyCon 2008: Chicago&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  </pre>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tell-it-on-the-mountain">
  <h1>Tell it on the mountain</h1>
  <p>If you participate in mailing lists where PyCon would be of interest (and who <em>wouldn't</em> be interested in PyCon?), let them know.  Don't forget your local user groups, computer associations, etc.  Here's a sample announcement.</p>
  <blockquote>
  <p>PyCon 2008</p>
  <p>Chicago, IL</p>
  <p>March 14-16, 2008</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a></p>
  <p>PyCon 2008, the sixth annual community conference for the Python programming language, will take place March 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel.</p>
  <p>A rich schedule is being planned, including presentations, keynotes, Lightning Talks, an exhibition hall, and the hands-on Python Lab.  Plentiful Open Space has been set aside for Birds-of-a-Feather sessions and other unscheduled &quot;unconference&quot;-style activity.</p>
  <p>Topics span the range of Python programming activity from introductory to advanced.  Some topics are perennial; others focus on recent news, like Python 3000 and new developments in Python for the .NET and Java environments.</p>
  <p>The conference will be preceded by a day of intensive tutorials (March 13).  Afterward, four days of development sprints (March 17-20) will bring participants together for face-to-face cooperation to advance several Python open-source projects.</p>
  <p>PyCon attendance grew 44% from 2006 to 2007, reflecting the rapidly growing popularity of the language.  PyCon 2008 has already set records for number of talks, tutorials, and sprints planned.</p>
  <p>Registration is open now.  Early-bird registration rates ($400 corporate, $220 hobbyist, $125 student) are available through February 20.</p>
  <p>PyCon: <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a></p>
  <p>PyCon blog: <a class="reference external" href="http://pycon.blogspot.com/">http://pycon.blogspot.com/</a></p>
  <p>Python language: <a class="reference external" href="http://python.org">http://python.org</a></p>
  </blockquote>
  <p>PyCon also has some professionally-made <a class="reference external" href="/2009/about/press/">press releases</a>.Those are good to give to people who work in the news media.  If you have any personal contacts in the media, please talk to them directly, and/or connect them with <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/CatherineDevlin">Catherine Devlin</a>.</p>
  <p>Finally, here's a variant on the above blurb, written to target educators.</p>
  <blockquote>
  <p>PyCon 2008</p>
  <p>Chicago, IL</p>
  <p>March 14-16, 2008</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a></p>
  <p>PyCon 2008, the sixth annual community conference for the Python programming language, comes to Chicago this year.  The conference takes place March 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel.</p>
  <p>A rich schedule is being planned, including presentations, keynotes, Lightning Talks, an exhibition hall, and the hands-on Python Lab.  Plentiful Open Space has been set aside for Birds-of-a-Feather sessions and other unscheduled &quot;unconference&quot;-style activity.  Several tutorials and talks are designed for new Python users and new programmers specifically.</p>
  <p>The conference will be preceded by a day of intensive tutorials (March 13).  Afterward, four days of development sprints (March 17-20) will bring participants together for face-to-face cooperation to advance several Python open-source projects.</p>
  <p>PyCon attendance grew 44% from 2006 to 2007.  PyCon 2008 has already set records for number of talks, tutorials, and sprints scheduled.</p>
  <p>Registration is open now.  Early-bird registration rates ($400 corporate, $220 hobbyist, $125 student) are available through February 20.</p>
  <p>About Python:</p>
  <p>Python is a dynamic, open-source programming language suited to many kinds of software development.  TIOBE named Python the fastest-growing programming language of 2007.  Python is particularly recognized as a valuable language for education.  Its ease of use allows quick start-up and progress, yet it also encourages good long-term programming habits and style.  Its clear, readable syntax makes cooperation between students and instructors easy.  Thanks to its broad capabilities, rich libraries, and vigorous community, Python can continue to be a student's language of choice long after moving from beginner to expert.  Python code can run on Java and .NET platforms through the Jython and IronPython implementations.</p>
  <p>PyCon: <a class="reference external" href="http://us.pycon.org">http://us.pycon.org</a></p>
  <p>PyCon blog: <a class="reference external" href="http://pycon.blogspot.com/">http://pycon.blogspot.com/</a></p>
  <p>Python language: <a class="reference external" href="http://python.org">http://python.org</a></p>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="speak">
  <h1>Speak</h1>
  <p>Are you a speaker at an upcoming event?  Great!  Here's a PyCon slide for your slide deck.</p>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/common/2008/public/slide.odp">Open Document slide</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/common/2008/public/slide.ppt">Power Point slide</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="poster-flyer">
  <h1>Poster/Flyer</h1>
  <p>This one-sheet announcement can be used as a poster or flyer.  Hand copies around your user group meetings.  Post it on campuses.  Ask to post it at bookstores.  Put it in a card to your Mom.  (She always asks what you've been up to, after all.)</p>
  <blockquote>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/common/2008/public/poster.odp">Open Document flyer</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/common/2008/public/poster.ppt">Power Point flyer</a></li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="other">
  <h1>Other</h1>
  <p>Brainstorm.  Come up with other publicity ideas, and suggest them.  <a class="reference external" href="http://catherinedevlin.blogspot.com/2008/01/brilliant-pycon-publicity-ideas.html">Let your creativity run wild.</a></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/CatherineDevlin">Catherine Devlin</a> is serving as this year's volunteer publicity coordinator.  Please contact her with any questions, suggestions, or offers to help.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/refund-policy/
title: Refund Policy
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  <h1 class="title">Refund Policy</h1>
  <div class="section" id="registration-fees">
  <h1>Registration Fees</h1>
  <p>Registration fees are refundable until the end of online
  registration (March 7).  There will be no refunds after that, because we have to
  commit to the caterers on our food orders.</p>
  <p>Registrations may be transferred to someone else at any time; just
  write to <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon-reg&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">pycon-reg<span>&#64;</span>python<span>&#46;</span>org</a> with the details.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="tutorial-fees">
  <h1>Tutorial Fees</h1>
  <p>Tutorial fees are refundable until the end of online registration (March 7).
  After online registration ends, if there is a waiting list for the tutorial, we will be able
  to refund the tutorial fee.  If there is no waiting list, we will open
  up registration for the affected tutorial(s) and any subsequent on-site registrations
  will allow us to refund the tutorial fees.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="psf-donations">
  <h1>PSF Donations</h1>
  <p>Donations made to the PSF at the time of registration are non-refundable.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/community/
title: PyCon and the Python Community
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  <h1 class="title">PyCon and the Python Community</h1>
  <p>The community spirit pervading PyCon has always been one of the most
  attractive features of the conference. This page is here for the community
  to describe itself. Please add information you think will be relevant and
  helpful for new and existing members of the Python community.</p>
  <p>Remember, when it comes to PyCon:  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">you can help!</a> -- and that
  includes maintaining the content of the web site!</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/proposals/reviewer_instructions/
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  <div class="document" id="proposal-review-procedure">
  <h1 class="title">Proposal Review Procedure</h1>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee-membership" id="id7">Program Committee Membership</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#reviewer-instructions" id="id8">Reviewer Instructions</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee-review" id="id9">Program Committee Review</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#high-profile-talks" id="id10">High-Profile Talks</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#voting-statistics-page" id="id11">Voting Statistics Page</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#related-pages" id="id12">Related Pages</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="program-committee-membership">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Program Committee Membership</a></h1>
  <p>The conference will benefit from as diverse a program committee as
  possible.  Members should be recruited from major projects to ensure
  that they are represented.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="reviewer-instructions">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Reviewer Instructions</a></h1>
  <p>Instructions for authors (and reviewers) can be found in the
  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/proposals/">proposal submission instructions</a> and in the <a class="reference external" href="/2009/conference/proposals/faq/">FAQ</a>.</p>
  <p>Reviewers must join the <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-pc/">pycon-pc mailing list</a>, which is for
  program committee discussions.</p>
  <p>As a reviewer proposals will be assigned to you randomly, as proposals
  are submitted.  You will recieve an automated e-mail notification when
  this happens.  This random assignment ensures that each proposal is
  assigned to at least three reviewers.  You may choose to &quot;opt-out&quot; of
  any proposal assigned to you before you vote, and another reviewer
  will be assigned in your place.  You are also encouraged to vote or
  comment on other proposals, even those not assigned to you.  All
  communication with authors should be done via the comments.</p>
  <p>If you see a proposal that you think <em>could</em> be good, but it's lacking
  in some way and
  there is not enough material for you to judge, please ask the author
  to flesh out their proposal, via comments.  Be specific about which
  parts of their proposal are lacking.
  Suggest additions they could make that would improve the proposal.</p>
  <p>Proposals will be assessed using the &quot;<a class="reference external" href="http://www.iam.unibe.ch/~oscar/Champion/champion.html">Identify the Champion</a>&quot; process.
  Reviewers vote using a +1/+0/-0/-1 scale:</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>+1</strong>: Good proposal.  I will champion it at the PC meeting.</p>
  <p>The reviewer is strongly in favor of the proposal, and is willing to
  argue for the proposal during the accept/decline period (November 24
  to 30).  To be accepted, a proposal must have at least one +1 vote
  (i.e. the proposal must have a champion).</p>
  <p>A +1 vote means that the reviewer is willing to put their reputation
  on the line in favor of the proposal.  So if you're not sure about a
  proposal, don't champion it.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>+0</strong>: OK proposal, but I will not champion it.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>-0</strong>: Weak proposal, though I will not fight strongly against it.</p>
  <p>+0 &amp; -0 register opinions without affecting the voting, except in
  marginal cases.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first"><strong>-1</strong>: Serious problems.  I will argue to reject this proposal.</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="program-committee-review">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Program Committee Review</a></h1>
  <p>Once all the proposals have received votes from three different
  reviewers, we'll schedule an IRC meeting to make the final selections.
  Not all the committee members show up for this meeting, though all
  members are certainly welcome to participate.</p>
  <p>All votes should be reviewed before the meeting.  Many votes will have
  been made before authors made edits to their proposals, and some votes
  may need to be updated by the reviewers.</p>
  <p>Proposals that have at least one +1 vote and no -1 votes are provisionally accepted, and
  proposals with only -1 and -0 votes are almost invariably rejected.
  Most of the discussion is spent looking at proposals with a mix of
  positive and negative votes, or proposals without a +1/champion vote.</p>
  <p>Decisions are provisional at this point only because among the accepted
  proposals we might find essentially the same proposal submitted three times
  by different people, and we might be forced to reject one or two in the
  service of diversity.</p>
  <p>Finally we come to the meat of the process: proposals with
  counterbalancing +1/-1 votes or that have several +0 without champion.
  Generally speaking, all such proposals should be considered biased
  against accepting, and if the proposals provisionally accepted fill the
  schedule, these gray area proposals should only be mined for critical
  diversity needs.</p>
  <p>For background, please see the &quot;<a class="reference external" href="http://www.iam.unibe.ch/~oscar/Champion/champion.html">Identify the Champion</a>&quot; paper.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="high-profile-talks">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">High-Profile Talks</a></h1>
  <p>Independently of the <a class="reference internal" href="#program-committee-review">program committee review</a> described above, any
  &quot;high profile&quot; talks should be identified and may be accepted by the
  Conference Chair or the Program Committee Chair (with recommendations
  from reviewers).  &quot;State of the project&quot;-type talks for major projects
  and implementations should be identified and may be treated specially.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="voting-statistics-page">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">Voting Statistics Page</a></h1>
  <p>On the voting statistics page (&quot;<a class="reference external" href="../votes/">voting</a>&quot; link), proposals are broken
  down into categories:</p>
  <ol class="arabic">
  <li><dl class="first docutils">
  <dt>Needs champion</dt>
  <dd><p class="first last">Proposals which need a champion are those with no +1 or -1 votes.
  +0 &amp; -0 are weak votes, and not enough for a good decision.</p>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </li>
  <li><dl class="first docutils">
  <dt>Needs votes</dt>
  <dd><p class="first last">Each proposal requires a minimum of 3 votes before an
  accept/decline decision can be made.</p>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </li>
  <li><dl class="first docutils">
  <dt>All votes positive</dt>
  <dd><p class="first last">Proposals which have at least 3 votes that are all postitive.
  These are usually accepted without discussion.</p>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </li>
  <li><dl class="first docutils">
  <dt>All votes negative</dt>
  <dd><p class="first last">Proposals which have at least 3 votes that are all negative.
  These are usually declined.  Proposals that are not beyond hope
  may be worked on with the authors (via comments) to make them
  better.</p>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </li>
  <li><dl class="first docutils">
  <dt>Mixed votes</dt>
  <dd><p class="first last">Proposals with a mixture of positive and negative votes (at least
  3 total).  These proposals are on the fence.  Reviewers should
  work with authors before the final accept/decline phase to get
  these propsals all positive.  Many will remain mixed, and the
  champions will help make the final accept/decline decision.</p>
  </dd>
  </dl>
  </li>
  </ol>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="related-pages">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id12">Related Pages</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>The &quot;<a class="reference external" href="../votes/">Proposal Votes</a>&quot; page (&quot;<a class="reference external" href="../votes/">Voting</a>&quot; link on the left) is the main
  overview page for the Program Committee (<a class="reference external" href="../votes/?feed=rss2&amp;limit=100">RSS feed</a>).</li>
  <li>The &quot;<a class="reference external" href="../myproposals/">My Proposals</a>&quot; page provides the main overview for proposals
  which a person is associated with (<a class="reference external" href="../myproposals/?feed=rss2&amp;limit=100">RSS feed</a>).  If you have
  submitted a proposal, are a co-author, are assigned as a reviewer,
  or have commented on a proposal, those proposals will be listed
  here.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/registration/room_sharing/
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  <h1 class="title">Room Sharing</h1>
  <p>Want to split a room at the Crowne Plaza with other attendees?
  List yourself <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyCon2008/Room_Sharing">on this wiki page</a>, along with:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>how many other people you want to share with,</li>
  <li>what nights you'll be there,</li>
  <li>whether you've already reserved a room, and</li>
  <li>any other requirements (e.g. male/female, smoking/non).</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Note: If any of your roommates will be arriving separately,
  be sure to list their names on the reservation as having
  permission to check in and get a key to your shared room
  from the front desk by showing photo ID.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/sprints/signup/
title: Development Sprint Sign-Up
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  <h1 class="title">Development Sprint Sign-Up</h1>
  <p>The development sprints are a key part of PyCon, a chance for the
  contributors to open-source projects to get together face-to-face for
  up to four days of intensive learning and development.  Newbies sit at
  the same table as the gurus, go out for lunch and dinner together, and
  have a great time while advancing their project.</p>
  <p>So, do you want to participate?  Welcome!</p>
  <p>The best thing to do to make your participation a success is start to
  get involved in the project <em>before</em> the sprint days.
  This way, you will able to run at full speed on those (few) days.</p>
  <p>The <a class="reference external" href="../projects/">Sprint Projects page</a> lists all the
  projects that have proposed sprints so far.  Note that this page
  is not final: if you don't find your project today, it may be there
  tomorrow.  Better yet, <a class="reference external" href="../call-for-projects/">propose a sprint</a>
  (or get a project leader to do it).  The sooner the better; this
  information should be available to people when registering for PyCon.</p>
  <p>The <a class="reference external" href="../projects/">Sprint Projects page</a> also lists the project
  URLs, instructions for accessing its code repositories and documentation,
  and has links to project-specific sign-up sheets.</p>
  <p>If you're not sure which project to join, please add your name to the
  <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyCon2008/SprintSignups">generic sprint sign-up page</a>.
  Feel free to sign up on both project-specific and generic pages.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/talks/
title: Scheduled Talks
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  <h1 class="title">Scheduled Talks</h1>
  <p>PyCon 2008 is actively seeking <a class="reference external" href="../proposals/">talk proposals</a>.</p>
  <p>The Proposal deadline is November 19th. A list of accepted talks
  will be made available on December 11th, with a full schedule
  published around December 17th.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/chicago/shopping/
title: Shopping in Chicago
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  <div class="document" id="shopping-in-chicago">
  <h1 class="title">Shopping in Chicago</h1>
  <p>(This page is a work-in-progress.  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">You can help!</a>)</p>
  <p>Need a t-shirt?  Forget your USB cable?  Are you always on the prowl for a
  good book?  Want to shop the Mag Mile?  Here are some pointers.</p>
  <div class="section" id="computer-stuff">
  <h1>Computer Stuff</h1>
  <p>In case you need to run out and get some odd computer cable you forgot, here
  are a few places sort of nearby.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Peregrine Systems, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;time=&amp;date=&amp;ttype=&amp;q=computers&amp;near=5801+N.+River+Rd,+Rosemont,+IL&amp;sll=41.98562,-87.860886&amp;sspn=0.600217,0.773163&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;latlng=41988755,-87860232,100867083148005985&amp;ei=SbRAR8inM4zqqgLC6JzKAg&amp;sig2=VcofeEdZ7A_pNFJvf9IOng&amp;cd=1">6133 N. Riber Rd, Rosemont, IL</a>
  (847)954-8100.</li>
  <li>Circuit City, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;time=&amp;date=&amp;ttype=&amp;q=circuit+city&amp;near=5801+N.+River+Rd,+Rosemont,+IL&amp;sll=41.98562,-87.860886&amp;sspn=0.600217,0.773163&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;latlng=42011950,-87770219,11750459277192309650&amp;ei=DrNAR6aKLYTmqgLquYzWAg&amp;sig2=4ZYlnNnAug5Ftx2mTovM_Q&amp;cd=1">5701 Touhy Ave, Niles, IL</a>
  (847)647-1440.</li>
  <li>Best Buy, <a class="reference external" href="http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;time=&amp;date=&amp;ttype=&amp;q=best+buy&amp;near=5801+N.+River+Rd,+Rosemont,+IL&amp;sll=42.263082,-87.707977&amp;sspn=0.597598,0.773163&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;latlng=41954733,-87807298,950512510390609482&amp;ei=37NAR9OeC5yMrAL1t7jPAg&amp;sig2=PzZ6SSbyNdv9J7_a6uD-xQ&amp;cd=1">4100 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL</a>
  (708)583-1839.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>and far, but fun.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Fry's, <a class="reference external" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;q=fry's+electronics&amp;near=Chicago,+IL&amp;fb=1&amp;cid=0,0,15485127055130988747&amp;ll=41.827938,-88.026624&amp;spn=0.009034,0.013969&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A&amp;om=1">3300 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL</a> (630) 390-2100</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="geek-related">
  <h1>Geek-related</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.apple.com/retail/northmichiganavenue/map/">The Apple Store</a>:
  Located on the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue from the river to Watertower Place, around 900 N.).
  Its an easy taxi ride from anywhere downtown; if you're already on Michigan Avenue near the river, its
  a reasonable walk (from the river probably 10 minutes). There is also an
  <a class="reference external" href="http://www.apple.com/retail/woodfield/week/20071118.html">Apple Store</a> in
  Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall in the NW suburbs.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/chicago.html">Microcenter</a>:
  This is a great store with lower than average prices (for Chicago at least).  But, its a goodly
  cab ride and not near an EL stop.  If you take a cab, ask them to wait for you - you're unlikely
  to find an empty cab on the street Microcenter is on.  Its about a 10 minute drive out from downtown.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.sciplus.com/">American Science &amp; Surplus</a>: A cool source of scientific,
  educational, and entertaining items, often at well below retail prices.
  There's a store at <a class="reference external" href="http://www.sciplus.com/storeDetail.cfm?store=1">5316 N. Milwaukee Avenue</a>, about 5 miles (8 km) from the
  hotel, near the Jefferson Park El station on the Blue line (3 stops away).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="bibliomania">
  <h1>Bibliomania</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.quimbys.com/">Quimby's</a>: <cite>Specialists in the importation,
  distribution, and sale of unusual publications , aberrant periodicals,
  saucy comic booklets and assorted fancies as well as a comprehensive miscellany
  of the latest independent 'zines' that all the kids have been talking about.</cite></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://myopicbookstore.com/">Myopic Books</a></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/">Women &amp; Children First</a></p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/">Centuries &amp; Sleuths</a></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="general-shopping">
  <h1>General Shopping</h1>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_magnificent_mile_shopping_map.htm">A fairly nifty map of Magnificent Mile shopping</a></p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/tutorials/proposals/
title: Call for Tutorial Proposals
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  <h1 class="title">Call for Tutorial Proposals</h1>
  <blockquote>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Please note:</div>
  <div class="line"><strong>The call for proposals is now closed.</strong></div>
  <div class="line">Thanks to all the proposal authors!</div>
  </div>
  </blockquote>
  <p>Do you enjoy teaching classes or tutorials?  Are you good at it?
  PyCon 2008 is looking for proposals for tutorials.  The PyCon Tutorial
  Day will be March 13, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, followed by three
  Conference Days (March 14-16) and four days of Development Sprints
  (March 17-19).</p>
  <p>There will be morning and afternoon tutorial sessions (3 hours each,
  plus a 30-minute break).  Presenters may request two sessions in order
  to make up a full day, but must submit separate proposals (details below).
  Tutorials may be on any topic, but obviously
  should be instructional in nature.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyCon2007/Feedback/TutorialIdeas">Tutorial topic ideas from PyCon 2007 attendees can be found here.</a></p>
  <p>Presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by the
  proposal acceptance date below.</p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#important-dates" id="id1">Important Dates</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#submission-format" id="id2">Submission Format</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#preparation" id="id3">Preparation</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#honoraria" id="id4">Honoraria</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="important-dates">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Important Dates</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Call for Proposals opens: October 15, 2007</li>
  <li>Proposal submission deadline: November 19, 2007</li>
  <li>Proposal acceptance: November 30, 2007</li>
  <li>Cancellation date: February 10, 2008  (for inadequate attendance)</li>
  <li>Handout PDF deadline: March 1, 2008</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="submission-format">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Submission Format</a></h1>
  <p>Proposals should be 800 to 1500 words long (i.e., three to six pages in
  manuscript format).  Multiple tutorial sessions may be requested, but
  <strong>a separate proposal must be submitted for each session
  (separate outlines, etc.).  Do not combine two sessions into one proposal.</strong>
  Proposals must include the following information:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Tutorial title.</li>
  <li>Presenter name(s) &amp; contact information (email, telephone).</li>
  <li>Tutorial format description (lecture, interactive lecture, Q&amp;A
  session [master class], hands-on, etc.).  Be specific.</li>
  <li>Recording: indicate if you are amenable to your tutorial being
  recorded.  &quot;I give permission to record and publish my PyCon
  tutorial for free distribution.&quot;</li>
  <li>Intended audience (difficulty level, experience required):
  non-programmers, beginning programmers, advanced users, CPython
  developers, etc.</li>
  <li>Prerequisites: What experience must attendees have in order to
  fully benefit from this tutorial?
  If one tutorial is a prerequisite for another, this must be clearly
  noted in both proposals.</li>
  <li>Attendee Requirements: A list of software and hardware attendees
  will need for the tutorial.
  (Laptop required or recommended?  Python installed?
  Which version?  3rd-party packages required?  Provide links &amp;
  versions.)</li>
  <li>Presenter Requirements: Any special requirements you may have.
  Standard equipment is a 1024x768 projector; you supply the laptop.</li>
  <li>Notes for reviewers.</li>
  <li>Promotional summary (max. 100 words).</li>
  <li>Detailed tutorial outline, for review (include timing).</li>
  <li>Tutorial outline for website publication, if different from the
  above.</li>
  <li>Presenter bio (one paragraph), written in the third person
  (&quot;Presenter Name is...&quot;).  Include where you live, your job, your
  projects, books you've written, volunteer activities, family, etc.</li>
  <li>Previous experience: references of presentation/teaching engagements
  (sessions taught at OSCON, EuroPython, local user groups, at work,
  etc.).  Extra consideration will be given to presenters with prior
  experience.</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Be specific and detailed.  Tutorial levels not matching some attendee
  expectations was a significant complaint in 2007.</p>
  <p>Plaintext (ASCII or reST) is preferred, with HTML as a secondary
  alternative.  Send your proposal (and any questions) to
  &lt;<a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon-tutorials&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">pycon-tutorials<span>&#64;</span>python<span>&#46;</span>org</a>&gt;.</p>
  <p>See the <a class="reference external" href="example-proposal/">example tutorial proposal</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="preparation">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Preparation</a></h1>
  <p>PyCon attendees will pay extra to register for your tutorial, and you
  are being paid to present it.  You are expected to prepare
  professional slides &amp; handouts, and to practise and polish your
  delivery.  Check your code for typos &amp; syntax errors (i.e., run all of
  your code).</p>
  <p>Presenters must supply PDFs for handouts (notes, workbook, etc.),
  maximum 50 pages.  At minimum, handouts must contain a copy of the
  presentation (slides), but you are encouraged to include more details.
  PyCon will reproduce sufficient copies for everyone enrolled.</p>
  <p>If you're having trouble meeting the deadlines, please let us know as
  soon as possible.</p>
  <p>Presenters are encouraged to promote their tutorials.  You may submit
  an article for publication on the PyCon blog (the earlier the better).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="honoraria">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Honoraria</a></h1>
  <p>Tutorial presenters will receive $1000 per tutorial, plus free
  conference registration.</p>
  <p>We reserve the right to cancel tutorials with fewer than 10 people
  enrolled as of the cancellation date.  Presenters will not be paid for
  cancelled tutorials.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/conference/proposals/
title: Call for Conference Talk Proposals
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  <h1 class="title">Call for Conference Talk Proposals</h1>
  <blockquote>
  <div class="line-block">
  <div class="line">Please note:</div>
  <div class="line"><strong>The call for proposals is now closed.</strong></div>
  <div class="line">Thanks to all the proposal authors!</div>
  </div>
  </blockquote>
  <p>Want to share your experience and expertise?  PyCon 2008 is looking
  for proposals to fill the formal presentation tracks.  The PyCon
  Conference Days will be March 14-16, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois,
  preceded by the Tutorial Day (March 13), and followed by four days of
  Development Sprints (March 17-19).</p>
  <p>Previous PyCon conferences have had a broad range of presentations,
  ranging from reports on academic and commercial projects to tutorials
  and case studies.  We hope to continue that tradition this year.  As
  long as the presentation is interesting and potentially useful to the
  Python community, it will be considered for inclusion in the program.</p>
  <p>We're especially interested in short presentations that will
  teach conference-goers something new and useful.  Can you show
  attendees how to use a module?  Explore a Python language feature?
  Package an application?</p>
  <p>PyCon cannot offer payment or free registration to all conference speakers.
  However, financial aid will be available, and giving a talk is a great
  rationale.  If you require financial aid in order to attend PyCon 2008,
  please note it in your proposal.</p>
  <p>If you have any questions, please see the <a class="reference external" href="faq/">Proposal Submission FAQ</a>.  If that doesn't answer your questions, contact the PyCon
  Program Committee at <a class="reference external" href="mailto:pycon-pc&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">pycon-pc<span>&#64;</span>python<span>&#46;</span>org</a>.</p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#important-dates" id="id1">Important Dates</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-topics" id="id2">PyCon Topics</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#talk-format" id="id3">Talk Format</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#proposal-submission-mechanics" id="id4">Proposal Submission Mechanics</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#example-proposals" id="id5">Example Proposals</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#paper-submission" id="id6">Paper Submission</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#other-presentation-opportunities" id="id7">Other Presentation Opportunities</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="important-dates">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Important Dates</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Call for Proposals opens: October 15, 2007</li>
  <li>Proposal submission deadline: November 19, 2007</li>
  <li>Proposal acceptance: November 30, 2007</li>
  <li>Electronic copy (&quot;paper&quot;) deadline: March 1, 2008</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-topics">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">PyCon Topics</a></h1>
  <p>Suitable topics for PyCon presentations include, but are not limited
  to:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Core Python</li>
  <li>Other implementations: IronPython, Jython, PyPy, and Stackless.</li>
  <li>Python libraries and extensions</li>
  <li>Business Applications</li>
  <li>Concurrency</li>
  <li>Databases</li>
  <li>Documentation</li>
  <li>Embedding and Extending Python</li>
  <li>Game Programming</li>
  <li>GUI Programming</li>
  <li>Network Programming</li>
  <li>Open Source Python projects</li>
  <li>Packaging Issues</li>
  <li>Programming Tools</li>
  <li>Project Best Practices</li>
  <li>Science and Math</li>
  <li>Social Issues</li>
  <li>System Administration</li>
  <li>Testing</li>
  <li>Web Programming (Django, Zope, TurboGears, WSGI, ...)</li>
  </ul>
  <p>There are <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Talk_Subjects">more ideas on this wiki page</a>
  (and you can record your own suggestions).</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="talk-format">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Talk Format</a></h1>
  <p>The preferred length for talks is 30 minutes.
  You can request a 45-minute slot,
  but proposals requiring 45 minutes will be reviewed
  more stringently.
  45-minute slots are reserved for
  <a class="reference external" href="faq/#panel-discussions">panel discussions</a> and
  how-to talks (rather than talks about things you made, saw, or did).</p>
  <p>Open Space rooms will also be available for follow-up sessions.</p>
  <p>Session lengths include time for audience questions.  You should
  budget at least five minutes for questions; for example, a 30-minute
  talk will be 25 minutes of presentation and 5 minutes of questions.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="proposal-submission-mechanics">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Proposal Submission Mechanics</a></h1>
  <p>Use the <a class="reference external" href="submit/">PyCon Online Proposal Submission system</a>
  <strong>[NOTE: now closed]</strong>
  to send us your proposals.  You must <a class="reference external" href="/2009/profile/new/?next=/2009/conference/proposals/">create an account on the website</a> (and be
  logged in) in order to submit a proposal.  In your profile, be sure to
  include a one paragraph bio, written in the third person (&quot;Presenter
  Name is...&quot;); include where you live, your job, your projects, books
  you've written, volunteer activities, family, etc.</p>
  <p>The primary author should submit the proposal, after which additional
  authors can be added (they must have accounts too).</p>
  <p>The proposal must include the following:</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">Talk title.  (Prefix &quot;Panel:&quot; for panel discussions.)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Duration: choose 30 minutes for most talks, or 45 minutes for
  how-to's and panel discussions.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Choose one or more category tags.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Level: indicate the intended audience difficulty level: beginner,
  intermediate, or advanced.  Add more detail in the summary and/or
  description (e.g. specific experience required).</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Summary (max. 100 words): for the website.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Description:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Detailed outline, for review (include timing).</li>
  <li>Notes for reviewers.</li>
  <li>Recording: indicate if you are amenable to your talk being recorded:
  &quot;I give permission to record and publish my PyCon presentation for
  free distribution.&quot;</li>
  </ul>
  <p>The description field will not be visible on the website; it is
  for reviewers only.  However, some portions may be extracted later
  for the website.</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  <p>If your proposal is accepted, you should include a
  companion paper along with your presentation.
  The paper will be published on the PyCon web site.</p>
  <p>See the <a class="reference internal" href="#example-proposals">example proposals</a>.</p>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="../helpforspeakers/">The &quot;Help For Speakers&quot; page has suggestions and advice for speakers.</a></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="example-proposals">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Example Proposals</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="example1/">Example 1</a>: Detailed proposal with a full talk
  outline.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="example2/">Example 2</a>: A proposal with a simple outline but a
  detailed description.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="example3/">Example 3</a>: A panel proposal.  Panel proposals should
  be 45min long, have the &quot;panel&quot; category, and have a title starting
  with &quot;Panel:&quot;.</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="example4/">Example 4</a>: What a proposal might look like after the
  review process is complete, with all fields exposed.</li>
  </ul>
  <p><em>Examples 1, 2, &amp; 3 may be edited to try out the proposal submission
  system.  Click &quot;Preview&quot; to view your changes.  Your changes will not
  be saved, but are stored in your browser cache for further editing
  (just hit the &quot;back&quot; button in your browser).</em></p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="paper-submission">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Paper Submission</a></h1>
  <p>All presenters should submit a paper by the <a class="reference external" href="#important-dates">deadline above</a>.</p>
  <p>This submission is to be your full paper, not a draft.  It should
  contain all of the usual aspects of a paper such as an abstract,
  introduction, body and conclusion.  Please ensure that this submission
  has had its grammar and spelling corrected and that code snippets
  work.</p>
  <p>Your paper allows attendees who attended your talk a chance to refresh
  their memories about your presentation, and gives attendees who missed
  your talk a chance to learn from you anyway.  Make sure your paper
  includes - at the very least - a brief introduction to your subject
  material and a list of further resources.</p>
  <p>Appropriate file formats include reST, HTML, and PDF.</p>
  <p>We encourage authors to place their papers under a Creative Commons
  license.  Please visit the <a class="reference external" href="http://creativecommons.org/about/licenses">Creative Commons &quot;Choose a License&quot; page</a> to select a license
  that meets your requirements.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="other-presentation-opportunities">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Other Presentation Opportunities</a></h1>
  <p>If you don't want to make a formal presentation, you can still bring
  your new project or idea to PyCon.</p>
  <p>There will be several sessions of Lightning Talks (five minute
  mini-talks, scheduled at the conference).</p>
  <p>There will also be several Open Space rooms for informal and
  spur-of-the-moment presentations.  Open Space slots are allocated
  during PyCon on a first-come first-served basis.  These slots can be
  used for presentations, round table discussions, hands-on tutorials,
  follow-up discussions after scheduled talks, or anything else you
  wish to present.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


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title: Proposal Submission FAQ
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  <h1 class="title">Proposal Submission FAQ</h1>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#outline-of-the-proposal-submission-process" id="id1">Outline of the Proposal Submission Process</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#proposal-authors" id="id2">Proposal Authors</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#how-do-i-submit-a-talk-proposal" id="id3">How do I submit a talk proposal?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#how-about-tutorial-proposals" id="id4">How about tutorial proposals?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#i-ve-submitted-my-application-now-what" id="id5">I've submitted my application, now what?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#what-if-the-reviewers-play-favorites" id="id6">What if the reviewers play favorites?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#help-i-can-t-edit-my-co-authors" id="id7">Help! I can't edit my co-authors!</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#help-i-can-t-add-xxx-as-a-co-author" id="id8">Help! I can't add XXX as a co-author!</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#what-if-someone-steals-my-paper" id="id9">What if someone steals my paper?</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#panel-discussions" id="id10">Panel Discussions</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#what-is-a-panel-discussion" id="id11">What is a panel discussion?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#how-do-i-propose-a-panel" id="id12">How do I propose a panel?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#must-i-have-commitment-from-potential-panelists-before-submitting-my-proposal" id="id13">Must I have commitment from potential panelists before submitting my proposal?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#as-a-panel-moderator-what-are-my-responsibilities" id="id14">As a panel moderator, what are my responsibilities?</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#pycon-reviewers" id="id15">PyCon Reviewers</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#my-friend-said-he-submitted-an-application-but-i-don-t-see-it-what-gives" id="id16">My friend said he submitted an application, but I don't see it. What gives?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#this-idea-is-awesome-can-i-tell" id="id17">This idea is awesome! Can I tell?</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#i-think-this-proposal-could-be-good-but-it-s-lacking-what-should-i-do" id="id18">I think this proposal <em>could</em> be good, but it's lacking.  What should I do?</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="outline-of-the-proposal-submission-process">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Outline of the Proposal Submission Process</a></h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Proposal Submission Phase (October 15 to November 16)<ul>
  <li>Authors submit proposals</li>
  <li>Reviewers assigned</li>
  <li>Reviewers post comments &amp; conduct preliminary reviews</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Reviewing Period (through November 23)<ul>
  <li>Submissions are closed</li>
  <li>Editing and comments are still active</li>
  <li>Authors make final changes</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Accept/Decline period (November 24 to 30)<ul>
  <li>No more changes or comments can be made</li>
  <li>Program Committee make accept/decline decisions</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Feedback &amp; Publication (November 30)<ul>
  <li>Authors are sent accept/decline letters</li>
  <li>Reviews can be seen by the authors</li>
  <li>Summary made available to the public</li>
  <li>Authors can make final comments on proposals</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Schedule (December 7)<ul>
  <li>Program Committee publishes the schedule</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="proposal-authors">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Proposal Authors</a></h1>
  <div class="section" id="how-do-i-submit-a-talk-proposal">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">How do I submit a talk proposal?</a></h2>
  <p>See the <a class="reference external" href="../">Call for Conference Talk Proposals</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="how-about-tutorial-proposals">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">How about tutorial proposals?</a></h2>
  <p>See the <a class="reference external" href="/2009/tutorials/proposals/">Call for Tutorial Proposals</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="i-ve-submitted-my-application-now-what">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">I've submitted my application, now what?</a></h2>
  <p>Now you wait.  Three (or more) reviewers have been assigned to your
  proposal.  The reviewers will look over your document and pass along
  any feedback they feel would be useful.  Working together, you have
  the highest likelihood of getting accepted.  Note that this doesn't
  guarantee acceptance, but greatly increases your chances.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="what-if-the-reviewers-play-favorites">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">What if the reviewers play favorites?</a></h2>
  <p>It won't happen.  Our process is completely anonymous: all authors and
  co-authors are represented by a numeric code in lieu of a name.  This
  removes any possibility of favoritism that may be shown by our
  reviewers.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="help-i-can-t-edit-my-co-authors">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Help! I can't edit my co-authors!</a></h2>
  <p>Due to permissions issues, only the primary author (the person who
  created the proposal) has the right to edit co-authors, although all
  authors (primary author and co-authors) can edit the proposal.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="help-i-can-t-add-xxx-as-a-co-author">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Help! I can't add XXX as a co-author!</a></h2>
  <p>In order for a person to be a co-author they need to have an account
  on the site. If they are also a reviewer, and are assigned to review
  your proposal, they must first 'opt-out' of reviewing your proposal
  before you can assign them as a co-author.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="what-if-someone-steals-my-paper">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">What if someone steals my paper?</a></h2>
  <p>We take every precaution to keep all of your proposal attachments
  safe.  We encourage you to attach notes or images to your paper to
  help reviewers get an understanding of the subject matter.  We would
  also like you to feel safe in knowing that the things you attach are
  only seen by the reviewers.</p>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="panel-discussions">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">Panel Discussions</a></h1>
  <div class="section" id="what-is-a-panel-discussion">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">What is a panel discussion?</a></h2>
  <p>A panel discussion is one in which a group of people discuss a
  list of pre-determined topics or bullet points. Due to the
  interaction, panel discussions must be 45min long with the
  last 10-15min dedicated to audience questions and interaction. A panel is
  usually made up of 4-6 people with one person being the panel moderator.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="how-do-i-propose-a-panel">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id12">How do I propose a panel?</a></h2>
  <p>Panel discussions proposals are made just like any other
  <a class="reference external" href="../">talk proposal</a>, with some requirements:</p>
  <ol class="arabic simple">
  <li>The person making the proposal will be the panel moderator.</li>
  <li>The talk title must start with 'Panel: '.</li>
  <li>The duration must be 45min.</li>
  <li>The 'panel' category must be selected.</li>
  <li>The panel members must be assigned as co-authors by the end of the reviewing period.</li>
  <li>The proposal description must include talking points.</li>
  </ol>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="must-i-have-commitment-from-potential-panelists-before-submitting-my-proposal">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id13">Must I have commitment from potential panelists before submitting my proposal?</a></h2>
  <p>No. You do not need to have solid commitments on the panelists before submitting
  a proposal. You do however need to have a commitment from them by the end of the
  reviewing period, Nov. 23rd. A person will only be considered as a panelist if
  they have been added as a co-author to the proposal.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="as-a-panel-moderator-what-are-my-responsibilities">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id14">As a panel moderator, what are my responsibilities?</a></h2>
  <p>The moderator is responsible for keeping the discussion on track and
  making sure panelists have roughly equal time. The moderator is
  responsible for coordinating the panelists, during the proposal
  submission process and at the conference. This includes getting commitments
  from panelists before the proposal submission deadline, getting
  agreement on the discussion topics, and making sure the panelists
  make it to the talk. A session chair will be present during the talk
  to make sure the equipment is working, handle microphones, and remind you
  of the time; but they are not responsible for co-ordinating the panelists.</p>
  </div>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="pycon-reviewers">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id15">PyCon Reviewers</a></h1>
  <div class="section" id="my-friend-said-he-submitted-an-application-but-i-don-t-see-it-what-gives">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id16">My friend said he submitted an application, but I don't see it. What gives?</a></h2>
  <p>Our process is completely anonymous: all authors and co-authors are
  represented by a numeric code in lieu of a name.  This removes any
  possibility of favoritism that may be shown by our reviewers.  Please
  don't attempt to subvert this system by conferring with friends;
  better to recuse yourself (remove yourself as a reviewer) instead.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="this-idea-is-awesome-can-i-tell">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id17">This idea is awesome! Can I tell?</a></h2>
  <p>No content, reviews, comments or enclosed documents are to be disclosed to
  individuals not on the reviewing staff.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="i-think-this-proposal-could-be-good-but-it-s-lacking-what-should-i-do">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id18">I think this proposal <em>could</em> be good, but it's lacking.  What should I do?</a></h2>
  <p>Please ask the author to flesh out their proposal, via comments.
  Be specific about which parts of their proposal are lacking.
  Suggest additions they could make that would improve the proposal.</p>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">Page Moved</h1>
  <p>page moved to: <a class="reference external" href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/Talk%20Subjects">http://wiki.python.org/moin/Talk%20Subjects</a></p>
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  <h1 class="title">Example Tutorial Proposal</h1>
  <p>The following is an actual tutorial proposal from 2007, reworked to
  conform to the 2008 proposal requirements.</p>
  <div class="contents topic" id="contents">
  <p class="topic-title first">Contents</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#code-like-a-pythonista-idiomatic-python" id="id1">Code Like a Pythonista: Idiomatic Python</a><ul>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#notes-for-reviewers" id="id2">Notes for Reviewers</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#promotional-summary" id="id3">Promotional Summary</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#outline-for-review" id="id4">Outline for Review</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#outline-for-website" id="id5">Outline for Website</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#presenter-bio" id="id6">Presenter Bio</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#presenter-s-previous-experience" id="id7">Presenter's Previous Experience</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="code-like-a-pythonista-idiomatic-python">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id1">Code Like a Pythonista: Idiomatic Python</a></h1>
  <p>Presenter: David Goodger (<a class="reference external" href="mailto:goodger&#37;&#52;&#48;python&#46;org">goodger<span>&#64;</span>python<span>&#46;</span>org</a>, +1-555-123-4567)</p>
  <p>Intended audience: beginning to intermediate Python programmers.
  Familiarity with Python's syntax is assumed.</p>
  <p>Tutorial format: Interactive lecture, with lots of short examples that
  attendees can try out on the fly.  I will take questions throughout
  the tutorial.</p>
  <p>Recording: I give permission to record and publish my tutorial for
  free distribution.</p>
  <p>Requirements: Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops with Python
  installed (version 2.4 or higher).</p>
  <div class="section" id="notes-for-reviewers">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id2">Notes for Reviewers</a></h2>
  <p>In the tutorial I presented at PyCon 2006 (Text &amp; Data Processing),
  I was surprised at the reaction to two techniques I used:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Advanced string formatting with &quot;%&quot; (&quot;%(name)s&quot;, &quot;locals()&quot;)</li>
  <li>Decorate-sort-undecorate</li>
  </ul>
  <p>Many of the attendees were unaware of these tools that many
  experienced Python programmers use without thinking.  This tutorial
  will present these and many other idioms &amp; techniques that beginning
  programmers can benefit from immediately.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="promotional-summary">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id3">Promotional Summary</a></h2>
  <p>Are you comfortable with Python's syntax, but have yet to master its
  idioms?  Does Python still feel a bit like a foreign language?  Are
  you looking for more &quot;elegance&quot; for your programs?</p>
  <p>In this interactive tutorial, we'll cover many essential Python idioms
  and techniques in depth, adding immediately useful tools to your belt.
  Rationale will be provided for all idioms -- the &quot;why&quot; in addition to
  the &quot;what &amp; how&quot;.  We'll run through lots of small, practical,
  hands-on examples.  I will take questions throughout the tutorial.</p>
  <p>Attendees should bring a laptop if possible, to try out the techniques
  they learn.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="outline-for-review">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id4">Outline for Review</a></h2>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">Introduction: Zen of Python (10 minutes)</p>
  <p>Good &quot;rules of thumb&quot;, open to interpretation.</p>
  <p>When in doubt, <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">import</span> <span class="pre">this</span></tt>.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Coding style (10 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>PEP 8</li>
  <li>Naming:<ul>
  <li>joined_lower for functions, methods, attributes</li>
  <li>joined_lower or ALL_CAPS for constants</li>
  <li>StudlyCaps for classes</li>
  <li>camelCase only to conform to pre-existing conventions</li>
  <li>Attributes: interface, _internal, __private</li>
  <li>Don't use __private -- you'll regret it later</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Line continuations:<ul>
  <li>use parentheses/brackets/braces</li>
  <li>backslashes are fragile; use as last resort</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li>spaces; no hard tabs</li>
  <li>docstrings vs. comments</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Idiom potpourri (30 minutes)</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">swap values (<tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">a,</span> <span class="pre">b</span> <span class="pre">=</span> <span class="pre">b,</span> <span class="pre">a</span></tt>)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Build strings as a list and use ''.join at the end.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Use <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">key</span> <span class="pre">in</span> <span class="pre">dict</span></tt>, not <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">dict.has_key()</span></tt>:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  # do this:
  if key not in d:
      d[key] = []

  # not this:
  if not d.has_key(key):
      d[key] = []
  </pre>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">dict.setdefault</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">DefaultDict (2.5)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">truth vs. <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">==</span></tt>:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  # do this:
  if x:
      pass

  # not this:
  if x == True:
      pass
  </pre>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">for line in file (modulo mixing .next &amp; .read* methods, exception
  in 2.5)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">enumerate</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first"><tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">from</span> <span class="pre">module</span> <span class="pre">import</span> <span class="pre">*</span></tt> -- NOT</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Advanced string formatting with &quot;%&quot; (10 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">%(name)s</span></tt></li>
  <li><tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">locals()</span></tt></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Decorate-sort-undecorate (15 minutes)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">List comprehensions &amp; generator expressions (10 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>clear &amp; concise, up to a point</li>
  <li>when to use loops instead</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Generators: simplify sequence/iterator handling (20 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>how generators work, under the hood</li>
  <li>how a <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">for</span></tt> loop really works (including the <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">else</span></tt> clause)</li>
  <li>example with CSV pre-filter &amp; post-filter generators</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">EAFP vs. LBYL (10 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>exceptions</li>
  <li>duck typing</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Scripts &amp; modules (30 minutes)</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p class="first">Importable module &amp; executable script:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  if __name__ == '__main__':
  </pre>
  <p>When imported, a module's <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">__name__</span></tt> attribute is the module's
  file name (without &quot;.py&quot;).  When executed as a script,
  <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">__name__</span></tt> is set to &quot;__main__&quot;.</p>
  <p>Except for special cases, don't put any regular executable code at
  the top-level.  Put code in functions, classes, methods, and
  guarded by <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">if</span> <span class="pre">__name__</span> <span class="pre">==</span> <span class="pre">'__main__'</span></tt>.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Module structure:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  &quot;&quot;&quot;module docstring&quot;&quot;&quot;

  # imports

  # constants

  # exception classes

  # interface functions

  # classes

  # internal functions &amp; classes

  if __name__ == '__main__':
      status = main()
      sys.exit(status)
  </pre>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Command-line processing: cmdline.py</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Packages (15 minutes)</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Used to organize your project.</li>
  <li>Reduces entries in load-path.</li>
  <li>Reduces import name conflicts.</li>
  <li>Absolute and relative imports in Python 2.5</li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Q&amp;A and time overrun buffer (20 minutes)</p>
  </li>
  <li><p class="first">Extra topic if there's time:
  Classes vs. functions, modules vs. packages</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="outline-for-website">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id5">Outline for Website</a></h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Introduction: Zen of Python</li>
  <li>Coding style</li>
  <li>Idiom potpourri: Strings, dictionaries, booleans, sequences, etc.</li>
  <li>Advanced string formatting with &quot;%&quot;</li>
  <li>List comprehensions &amp; generator expressions</li>
  <li>Sorting, decorate-sort-undecorate</li>
  <li>Generators: simplify sequence/iterator handling</li>
  <li>EAFP vs. LBYL</li>
  <li>Scripts &amp; modules</li>
  <li>Packages</li>
  <li>Q&amp;A</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="presenter-bio">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Presenter Bio</a></h2>
  <p>David Goodger is a full-time Python programmer working in the financial
  sector, founder and architect of the Docutils
  project and reStructuredText, an editor of the Python Enhancement
  Proposals (or PEPs), an organizer of PyCon 2007, a member of the
  Python Software Foundation, a Director of the Foundation for the past
  year, and its Secretary.  David lives near Montreal with his wife and
  two children.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="presenter-s-previous-experience">
  <h2><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Presenter's Previous Experience</a></h2>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li>Presented a tutorial at PyCon 2006: Text &amp; Data Processing</li>
  <li>As a consultant I have provided training sessions, ranging from
  several hours to several days.</li>
  <li>I worked as an English teacher in Japan for two and a half
  years.</li>
  <li>Regular one-on-one mentoring and occasional in-house group training
  sessions are part of my job.</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  </div>
  </div>


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  <h1 class="title">ironfroggy Birthday Party</h1>
  <p>If you have ever been on freenode's #python, good chance you will have seen a number of very helpful people.  One of them is having a birthday at PyCon 08.  you don't need to bring gift, but no one is saying you can't either.   Anyone want to bring a cake?</p>
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  <h1 class="title">Maintaining the PyCon Web Site</h1>
  <p>Anyone can help, regardless of your skill level.
  We need raw content, so if you can type some text, we can use your help.
  If you can edit what someone else has typed and make it look pretty, great!
  If you want to help code the underlying mechanics, we need that too.</p>
  <p>You'll need an account on this website, and you should subscribe to the
  pycon-organizers mailing list.  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">Click here for instructions.</a></p>
  <div class="contents local topic" id="contents">
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#reporting-bugs-issues" id="id6">Reporting Bugs &amp; Issues</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#editing-pages" id="id7">Editing Pages</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#editing-menus-navigation-bar" id="id8">Editing Menus (Navigation Bar)</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#adding-public-files" id="id9">Adding Public Files</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#rss-feeds" id="id10">RSS Feeds</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference internal" href="#about-this-site-pycon-tech" id="id11">About This Site (PyCon-Tech)</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="reporting-bugs-issues">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id6">Reporting Bugs &amp; Issues</a></h1>
  <p>One of the easiest ways to help is to simply look around the site,
  find things that should be fixed, and report them.</p>
  <p>Use the <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/">PyCon-Tech issue tracker</a>,
  see <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/bugs/">Reporting Bugs</a> for details.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="editing-pages">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id7">Editing Pages</a></h1>
  <p>Most of this site is a wiki, so adding/fixing content is very easy.</p>
  <p>First you will need to get an account and site access
  <a class="reference external" href="/2009/helping/">as described here</a>.
  Then log in and you will see an &quot;Edit&quot; button on most pages.
  That is all you need to do to fix typos or add some descriptions.</p>
  <p>There is <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/query?status=new&amp;status=assigned&amp;status=reopened&amp;component=website&amp;order=priority">a list of open tickets for the website</a>.</p>
  <p><strong>To add links</strong>, either insert the URL (<tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">http://</span></tt> etc.) directly,
  or use this syntax:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  `display text &lt;URL&gt;`_
  </pre>
  <p>The URL may be relative to the page you're editing (<tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">subpage/</span></tt>, <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">../sibling/</span></tt>),
  absolute on the site (<tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">/2009/.../</span></tt>), or fully qualified (<tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">http://...</span></tt>).</p>
  <p><strong>To create a page</strong>, enter the new URL in your browser.
  You'll see a &quot;404: Page not found&quot; message and a &quot;Create Page&quot; button.
  Click the button and add text.
  Each page should begin with a document title, like this:</p>
  <pre class="literal-block">
  ===============
  Page Title Here
  ===============
  </pre>
  <p>The lines of &quot;=&quot; (equals signs) above &amp; below the title must be the same length,
  at least as long as the title text.</p>
  <p><strong>If you're not sure about the markup, don't worry</strong>;
  someone will add it or clean it up.
  For instructions on <a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/rst.html">reStructuredText</a>, the markup used for these pages,
  please see one or more of the links below:</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/docs/user/rst/cheatsheet.txt">reStructuredText Cheat Sheet</a> (text
  only; 1 page for syntax, 1 page directive &amp; role reference)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/docs/user/rst/quickref.html">Quick reStructuredText</a> (user reference)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/docs/user/rst/quickstart.html">A ReStructuredText Primer (HTML)</a> (or <a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/docs/user/rst/quickstart.txt">text source</a>)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://docutils.sf.net/docs/ref/rst/restructuredtext.html">reStructuredText Markup Specification</a> (detailed reference)</li>
  </ul>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="editing-menus-navigation-bar">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id8">Editing Menus (Navigation Bar)</a></h1>
  <p>See <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/wiki/PyCon08/NavBar">the instructions for the NavBar system</a>.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="adding-public-files">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id9">Adding Public Files</a></h1>
  <p>To add files to the site (pdf files, images, etc) which are not part of
  the core design, you must add them to public folder in the pycon organizers
  subversion repository at:</p>
  <blockquote>
  svn+ssh://pycon&#64;svn.python.org/pycon/2009/public/</blockquote>
  <p>In order to get access to this repository you must send your SSH public key
  to David Goodger &lt;goodger (at) python dot org&gt;. Once you commit changes to
  the repository, you must send an e-mail to Doug Napoleone
  &lt;doug.napoleone (at) gmail dot com&gt;
  to update the data on the web server, to make the change visible.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="rss-feeds">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id10">RSS Feeds</a></h1>
  <p>RSS2 feeds are available for the <a class="reference external" href="/2009/recent/">Recent Changes</a> page and for the history
  lists of individual pages. The RSS link is the same as the page URL with '?feed=rss2'
  appended (e.g. <a class="reference external" href="/2009/recent/?feed=rss2">/2009/recent/?feed=rss2</a>, <a class="reference external" href="/2009/about/?feed=rss2">/2009/about/?feed=rss2</a>).</p>
  <p>Atom feeds can be added later, if someone wants to add them.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="section" id="about-this-site-pycon-tech">
  <h1><a class="toc-backref" href="#id11">About This Site (PyCon-Tech)</a></h1>
  <p>This site is based on Django.  That means it is very easy to set up your own
  local copy: install Python, Django, and grab the source to this site from SVN.
  But first you might want to watch
  the 30 min screencast Doug Napoleone created about this site,
  <a class="reference external" href="http://www.showmedo.com/videos/video?name=540040;fromSeriesID=54">A ReST Wiki for PyCon2008</a> (slightly out of date; for instance, we no longer
  allow anonymous editing).</p>
  <p>Then follow the SVN instructions: <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/#InstallingPyCon-Tech">https://pycon.coderanger.net/#InstallingPyCon-Tech</a>.
  Get the development server running, then poke around on your version of
  the site and in the admin.</p>
  <p>If you'd like to contribute to the PyCon-Tech development, please subscribe to
  <a class="reference external" href="http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-tech">the pycon-tech mailing list</a>.</p>
  </div>
  </div>


url: /2009/site/
title: Site Management
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  <h1 class="title">Site Management</h1>
  <p>This section of the site is for management of the site by organizers.
  Only staff will see the &quot;SITE&quot; menu.</p>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="howto/">Instructions for maintaining the site</a> (reporting bugs &amp; issues,
  editing pages, editing menus, adding public files, RSS feeds, about this site)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/query?status=new&amp;status=assigned&amp;status=reopened&amp;component=website&amp;order=priority">List of open tickets related to website content</a> (external link)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/query?status=new&amp;status=assigned&amp;status=reopened&amp;component=html-web&amp;order=priority">List of open tickets related to the web framework &amp; HTML</a> (external link)</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="../recent/">Recent Changes</a></li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="../index/">Page Index</a></li>
  </ul>
  </div>


url: /2009/sponsors/howto/
title: How To Sponsor PyCon 2009
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  <h1 class="title">How To Sponsor PyCon 2009</h1>
  <p>PyCon 2009 will bring together an estimated 1500 or more Python
  developers and enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds.  Your
  sponsorship will help you connect to the sophisticated and technical
  PyCon audience.</p>
  <p>The rest is <em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/sponsors/vendors/
title: Vendors and Exhibitors at PyCon
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  <h1 class="title">Vendors and Exhibitors at PyCon</h1>
  <p><em>TBD</em></p>
  </div>


url: /2009/helping/bugs/
title: Reporting Bugs
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  <h1 class="title">Reporting Bugs</h1>
  <p>The site is under active development, and from time to time there will be
  errors, bugs, and other problems. We need to know about them!</p>
  <p>When you run into a problem, please file a <a class="reference external" href="https://pycon.coderanger.net/newticket?component=website">ticket</a>.</p>
  <p>Bugs relating to missing information or pages,
  improper HTML, or other website related issues should be filed under the
  'website' category. All other should be filed under 'pycon-tech' and will
  be triaged. Please provide full information on the problem, including your
  name (PyCon login name or full name). You need not
  provide your e-mail address, or have an account on this or the trac site.</p>
  </div>


url: /2009/about/past/
title: Past Conferences
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  <h1 class="title">Past Conferences</h1>
  <ul class="simple">
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/TX2007/HomePage">PyCon 2007</a>: Addison, TX</li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/TX2006/HomePage">PyCon 2006</a>: Addison, TX<ul>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.python.org/pycon/2006/papers/">2006 Presentations</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/zope/original/pycon/pastevents/dc2005">PyCon 2005</a>: Washington, DC<ul>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.python.org/pycon/2005/papers/">2005 Presentations</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/zope/original/pycon/pastevents/dc2004">PyCon 2004</a>: Washington, DC<ul>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="http://www.python.org/pycon/dc2004/papers/">2004 Presentations</a></li>
  </ul>
  </li>
  <li><a class="reference external" href="/zope/original/pycon/pastevents/dc2003">PyCon 2003</a>: Washington, DC</li>
  </ul>
  <p><a class="reference external" href="/talks/">Search</a> all past PyCon recordings and presentations.</p>
  </div>


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title: hello
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  <div class="document" id="hello">
  <h1 class="title">hello</h1>
  <p>something else</p>
  </div>


