News from the Python Software Foundation
The early bird deadline for registering to attend EuroPython 2011 is midnight 12 May. The discount for registering early is €60 for standard tickets, so reserve your spot now, before the price raises!
EuroPython will be held in Florence, Italy June 20-26. It is the official European conference about the Python programming language. For more information about the amazing lineup of tutorials, events, and talks, check out the program guide on the website.
The EuroPython 2011 organizers are accepting proposals for talks. They are looking for presentations on every aspect of Python, including programming from novice to advanced levels, applications and frameworks, and how you have been involved in introducing Python into your organisation.
The deadline for submissions is April 6th.
EuroPython is the official European conference about the Python programming language. The conference is being held June 20–26 in Florence, Italy, at the Mediterraneo Conference Centre, situated near the heart of Florence’s old city centre.
The organizers will accept a broad range of presentations, from reports on academic and commercial projects to tutorials and case studies. As long as the presentation is interesting and potentially useful to the Python community, it will be considered for the program.
First-time speakers are especially welcome.
For more details about how to submit a proposal, refer to the official call for presentations on the EuroPython website.
At their April 12 meeting, the PSF Board approved grants for two PyCon conferences.
PyCon Italia Quattro is scheduled for May 7-9 in in the old city centre of Florence. The organizers are planning three tracks of talks and anticipate more than 400 delegates. The PSF Board approved a grant of $4000US to help with conference expenses.
Kiwi PyCon is being organized by the New Zealand Python Users Group (NZPUG) and will be held November 20-12 in Waitangi, New Zealand. There will be a series of traditional scheduled talks, as well as BarCamp-style sessions. The PSF Board approved a grant of NZ$1,000 to defray expenses.
Updated: Organizers for other conferences who would like to apply for a grant should send details of their request to the board at psf@python.org.