From contact at pycon.org.au Sun Jul 2 18:32:21 2023 From: contact at pycon.org.au (PyCon AU) Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2023 08:32:21 +0000 Subject: [PyCon AU announce] Draft Program, Call for Volunteers, and Financial Assistance Message-ID: <64a13614a6eab_22d2adaa96a62846477e.sidekiq-frequent-fd-podapsoutheast2-main-green-6fd4fb5fdc-46ffk@outbound-email.freshdesk.com> Hi folks! We?re excited to share with you three updates about the upcoming PyCon AU 2023! A reminder that if you haven?t got your tickets yet, they?re available at https://2023.pycon.org.au/attend/; early bird tickets are still available but selling fast! Draft program published! You can now browse through the talks that you?ll be able to see at PyCon AU 2023! There?s still more talks to come, including our fabulous keynotes, but if you want an idea what you?ll be in for this year, check out https://2023.pycon.org.au/program/! Please note that this is a preliminary list and may be subject to changes as we finalise the schedule. Call for Volunteers PyCon AU is made possible by the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers. We invite you to join us and be part of this vibrant community. The Call for Volunteers is now open, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with various roles during the conference. Whether you have experience in event planning, technical support, or simply want to contribute your time and energy, we have a place for you! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer application form on our website at https://2023.pycon.org.au/attend/volunteer/. Volunteering at PyCon AU is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Python enthusiasts, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the success of the conference. Financial Assistance (closes Thurs, July 6) We understand that attending PyCon AU can be a financial challenge for some members of our community. Therefore, we are pleased to offer financial assistance to those in need. This assistance can cover a portion of your travel or accommodation expenses and/or a complimentary ticket to attend the conference. Please note that the deadline for equal consideration for financial assistance is midnight Adelaide time at the end of Thursday, July 6. Applications received after this date may still be considered if funds allow, but your chances are much higher if you get in beforehand! To apply for financial assistance, go to https://2023.pycon.org.au/attend/assistance/. If you have any questions, please don?t hesitate to drop us a line at contact at pycon.org.au. Looking forward to seeing you in Tarntanya/Adelaide! Daisy, Lilly, Ellie, Libby, Maia, Matt, Nic, Russell, and Yaakov PyCon AU -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From contact at pycon.org.au Wed Jul 19 09:47:11 2023 From: contact at pycon.org.au (PyCon AU) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:47:11 +0000 Subject: [PyCon AU announce] PyCon AU keynote announced, full schedule, and T-shirt orders closing soon! Message-ID: <64b7247fc0458_2292acecdb7994c119462.sidekiq-frequent-fd-podapsoutheast2-main-blue-75b878b767-gx7t8@outbound-email.freshdesk.com> Hi folks, We?re thrilled to announce some exciting updates for PyCon AU 2023, the national conference for the Python programming community, taking place in Tarntanya/Adelaide from 18?22 August 2023. Sunday Keynote: The Terrifying Longevity of Ideas by Benno Rice We are thrilled to announce that Benno Rice will be delivering the Sunday keynote presentation at PyCon AU 2023. In "The Terrifying Longevity of Ideas," Benno will delve into the way we form ideas, the way we share them, how we use them, and how we decide which ones we accept and which we reject. This is a keynote you don't want to miss! Two days left to get a T-shirt! We are just two days away from the cut-off date for T-shirt orders, and we don't want you to miss out on our fantastic design created by a talented local Adelaide artist. After midnight Adelaide time at the end of Thursday 19 July, you?ll still be able to get a conference ticket, but you?ll miss out on a shirt! Really, the safest thing to do is to hop on over to https://pycon.org.au/attend/ right now so that you don?t forget ;) The full schedule is now live! We are delighted to unveil the complete schedule for PyCon AU 2023. With an incredible lineup of talks, this year's conference promises to be the ultimate gathering for Python professionals, students, educators, scientists, statisticians, and all Python enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone! Take a moment to explore the schedule on our website https://pycon.org.au/program/ and start planning your PyCon AU experience. Secure your spot and join us by registering for PyCon AU 2023 today at https://pycon.org.au/attend/. Remember, time is running out for T-shirt orders, so don't miss the chance to rock your exclusive PyCon AU gear. We can?t wait to see you in Tarntanya/Adelaide! Daisy, Lilly, Libby, Maia, Matt, Nic, Russ, and Yaakov Your PyCon AU team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From contact at pycon.org.au Mon Jul 31 12:58:54 2023 From: contact at pycon.org.au (PyCon AU) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:58:54 +0000 Subject: [PyCon AU announce] Saturday Keynote: Samantha Floreani presents Digital Rights/Digital Wrongs: Tech Policy and Human Rights in Australia Message-ID: <64c7236e2aa6_2102b22719a5f6068031f.sidekiq-frequent-fd-podapsoutheast2-main-blue-75b959b658-sktqp@outbound-email.freshdesk.com> Hi folks, We're excited to announce our Saturday keynote: Samantha Floreani will present Digital Rights/Digital Wrongs: Tech Policy and Human Rights in Australia! Samantha Floreani is a digital rights activist and writer based in Naarm (Melbourne). They are currently the Program Lead at Digital Rights Watch where they advocate for a liberatory digital future in which everyone can thrive. They're going to take us on a TL;DR tour of the tug-of-war between the Big Tech drive towards innovation and profit and policymakers' sometimes reactionary and incoherent scramble for regulation. If you haven't got your ticket to attend PyCon AU yet, you can get it at https://pycon.org.au/attend/! Looking forward to seeing you in Tarntanya/Adelaide, Daisy, Lilly, Libby, Maia, Matt, Nic, Russell, and Yaakov Your PyCon AU team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: