Due to various issues with the hotel's reservation desk, the early bird registration for PyCon has been extended until January 15th. So, if you've been delaying registering for PyCon, you still have a chance to register at the lower early-bird price. The registration form is at http://www.python.org/pycon/2006/register What's going on: some sprint attendees have called the Dallas Marriott Quorum's reservation line and been told that the PyCon room rate is no longer available, and that they'll have to book at the regular hotel rate of $199/night. This is incorrect; the reservation line is confused, and we're trying to resolve the problem. Please don't be frightened away from PyCon if you've called the hotel and been told you have to pay $199/night. You can register for PyCon and book your hotel rooms later after this problem is resolved. You have until February 1st to book rooms at the PyCon rate. I'll post an announcement once the reservation issues are resolved. Regards, A.M. Kuchling amk@amk.ca Chair, PyCon 2006 http://us.pycon.org