[melbourne-pug] PyCon Australia 2011: registrations now open

[Javier Candeira]

Thanks, Ryan.

The program is not up yet, so I don't know what the time table will
be, or how to schedule a trip, since I have never attended Pycon. Do
people take a flight back after the conference dinner (I mean, is
there time to do both?), or stay over one more night?

Cheers,
Javier

On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 8:27 PM, Ryan Kelly <ryan at rfk.id.au> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
>
> I'm pleased to announce that registrations are now open for PyCon
> Australia 2011.
>
> PyCon Australia is Australia's only conference dedicated exclusively to
> the Python programming language, and will be held at the Sydney Masonic
> Center over the weekend of August 20 and 21.  See below for more
> information and updates on:
>
>    1. Registration is now open
>    2. Classroom Track
>    3. Call For Proposals deadline approaching
>    4. Sponsors Announced
>
> Please pass this message on to those you feel may be interested.
>
>
>
> Registration Is Now Open
> ========================
>
> We offer three levels of registration for PyCon Australia 2011.
> Registration provides access to two full days of technical content
> presented by Python enthusiasts from around the country, as well as the
> new classroom track and a seat at the conference dinner.
>
> We are currently offering a limited number of early-bird tickets, but
> get in quick because they are selling fast!
>
>  Corporate - $440
>    If your company is paying for you to attend PyCon, please register
>    at the corporate rate. You'll be helping to keep the conference
>    affordable for all.
>
>  Full (Early Bird) - $165
>    This is the registration rate for regular attendees. We are offering
>    a limited Early Bird rate for the first 50 registrations until the
>    end of May.
>
>  Student - $44
>    For students able to present a valid student card we're offering
>    this reduced rate, which does not include the conference dinner.
>
> All prices include GST.  For more information or to register, please
> visit the conference website.
>
> Register here: http://pycon-au.org/reg
>
>
>
> Classroom Track
> ===============
>
> In addition to the standard technical talks, this year's conference
> will feature a "Classroom Track" designed specifically for tutorial
> style presentations.
>
> If you need to get up to speed on some of the latest language features
> and tools, this will be a great opportunity to learn fast in a
> supportive environment.
>
>
>
> Call For Proposals
> ==================
>
> We've had some great initial responses to the Call For Proposals, but
> there's still time left and plenty of program to fill.
>
> Remember, the deadline for proposal submission is the 2nd of May.
> That's just under two weeks away!
>
> We are looking for proposals for talks on all aspects of Python
> programming from novice to advanced levels; applications and frameworks,
> or how you have been involved in introducing Python into your
> organisation. 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?
>
> We welcome first-time speakers; we are a community conference and we
> are eager to hear about your experience. If you have friends or
> colleagues who have something valuable to contribute, twist their arms
> to tell us about it! Please also forward this Call for Proposals to
> anyone that you feel may be interested.
>
> The earlier you submit your proposal, the more time we will have to
> review and give you feedback before the program is finalised.
>
> Speakers receive free registration for the conference, including a seat
> at the conference dinner.  Don't miss out, submit your proposal today!
>
>    http://pycon-au.org/cfp
>
>
>
>
> Sponsors Announced
> ==================
>
> We are happy to announce our first set of sponsors.  Thank you to the
> following companies for their continuing support of Python and for
> helping to make PyCon Australia 2011 a reality:
>
>
>   Gold:  Google                          <http://www.google.com.au/>
>   Gold:  Microsoft                       <http://www.microsoft.com.au/>
>
>   Silver:  Anchor                        <http://anchor.com.au/>
>   Silver:  Enthought                     <http://www.enthought.com/>
>   Silver:  Python Software Foundation    <http://www.python.org/psf/>
>
>
> Thanks also to Linux Australia, who provide the overarching legal and
> organisational structure for PyCon Australia.
>
>
>
>   Ryan Kelly
>   PyCon Australia 2011
>
>
>
>
>
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