Mailman 3 September 2024 - PyCon India News

[X-POST] Announcing the next Silver Sponsor for PyCon India 2024
by PyCon India News Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

Hi Everyone, We are excited to announce D. E. Shaw India as our next Silver Sponsor for PyCon India 2024. About D. E. Shaw India D. E. Shaw India is part of the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since the D. E. Shaw group’s founding in 1988, their firm has earned a reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. The D. E. Shaw group has a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. To learn more about D. E. Shaw India, please visit [0]. Drop by their booth and meet members of their teams to learn more about the tech landscape and career opportunities at the firm. You will also have the chance to engage in one-on-one conversations with leaders from their Python Infra team and participate in interactive activities. Follow them on LinkedIn [1]. We are immensely grateful to D. E. Shaw India for their generous support. Feel free to share the announcement blog post [2] in your network. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! [0] https://deshawindia.com [1] https://www.linkedin.com/company/d.-e.-shaw-india-private-limited [2] https://in.pycon.org/blog/2024/sponsor-announcement-de-shaw.html Best Regards, Ashok Tankala On Behalf of PyCon India Team

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[X-POST] Super Late Bird Tickets Now Available
by PyCon India News Sept. 10, 2024

Sept. 10, 2024

Hi Everyone, I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce that our Super Late Bird tickets are officially live and available for purchase starting today at 10 AM IST. This is your last chance to secure your spot, so don't miss out! You can purchase your tickets through our website [0], and we encourage you to act quickly, as they are expected to sell out fast. Please do note that the t-shirts for the Super Late Bird tickets are subject to availability. Since the ticket is an effort to let more people join the conference, the T-shirts for Super Late bird will be distributed after all other tickets have been fulfilled and sizes will be available on a First Come First Serve Basis. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out on Zulip [1]. [0] https://in.pycon.org/2024/ [1] https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/ Best regards, Akashnil Roy On Behalf of PyCon India Team

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[X-POST] Announcing our next Keynote Speaker
by PyCon India News Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

Finally, the cherry on top of the cake, our final keynote speaker - Mars Lee! If you've ever been into comic books in your life, then this is only going to double your excitement. And if you haven't been into them, well this is probably your calling. Mars Lee is a Technical Illustrator who makes byte-sized comics that explain technical topics! She uses art, an under-represented skill set in open source, to get people excited about contributing. Her most recent works are the "How to Contribute to NumPy" [0] and "How to Write Alt Text for Scientific Diagrams and Documentation" [1] comics. Outside of conferences, you can find her making zines and rollerskating across NYC. Get to know more about her on both Twitter/X [2] and LinkedIn [3]. A uniquely talented individual, we are happy to have her at this year's conference to share her experiences with you and for you folks to learn from. Feel free to share the announcement blog post [4] in your network. [0] https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3e66a13901.html [1] https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f3c7f85cdc.html [2] https://x.com/marsbarlee [3] https://www.linkedin.com/in/mars-lee/ [4] https://in.pycon.org/blog/2024/keynote-announcement-mars-lee.html Best Regards, Akashnil Roy On Behalf of PyCon India Team

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