EuroPython June 2024 Newsletter
🐍 EuroPython 2024: The Ultimate Python Party Awaits! 🎉
Hello Pythonistas,
Get ready to code, connect, and celebrate at EuroPython 2024! We’re thrilled to bring you an unforgettable conference experience filled with enlightening talks, engaging workshops, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your Python journey, there's something for everyone. Let's dive into the details!
⏰ THREE DAYS LEFT TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!! 🎟️
Don't miss out on the Python event of the year! Secure your spot today and be part of the magic.
🎟️ Buy your tickets here!!! 🎟️
The Late Bird prices kick in this Saturday (June 22nd).
SCHEDULE 📅
The schedule is OUT! Check out all the awesome stuff we have planned for you in Prague this year.
🎤 Keynote Speakers
We're excited to announce our stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will inspire and challenge you with their insights and experiences:
- Carol Willing - Developer Advocate at Noteable and core developer of Jupyter and CPython.
- Tereza Iofciu - Data Science Lead at Free Now, co-founder of PyLadies Hamburg.
- Anna Přistoupilová - Bioinformatician and researcher.
- Armin Ronacher - Creator of Flask and Director of Engineering at Sentry.
- Łukasz Langa - Python core developer and Release Manager for Python 3.8 and 3.9.
- Mai Giménez - Senior research engineer at Google DeepMind, specialising in large language and multimodal models.
🥳 Social Events
- Boat Trip: Set sail on Friday with us for a scenic boat trip to enjoy an evening of networking and relaxation. Make sure to reserve your spot early! Sign-up will be available soon.
- EuroPython Social Event: Join us for a fantastic evening in Prague. This event promises great food, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a beautiful setting. You will be invited to bring your favourite games and musical instruments. Stay tuned!
- Speakers’ Dinner: An exclusive dinner event for our speakers to network, share insights, and enjoy a relaxing evening before the conference kicks off. More information here.
🍽 PyLadies Lunch
On Thursday, 11th July 2024 12:30 to 14:00. Join us for a special lunch event aimed at fostering community and empowerment among women in tech.
Thank you to our sponsor 🐙 Kraken Tech 🐙 for supporting the lunch event.
We’re excited to announce a range of events for underrepresented groups in computing this year! 🎉 Whether you’re new to PyLadies or a long-time supporter, we warmly welcome you to join us and be part of our supportive community.
- Self-Defence Workshop: Learn to defend yourself against inappropriate behaviour in this supportive session. Facilitated by a professional therapist, you'll gain practical skills and mutual support.
- #IAmRemarkable: Empower yourself in this workshop designed to help women and underrepresented groups celebrate their achievements and enhance their self-promotion skills.
- Meet & Greet with PyLadies: Network with seasoned members of the PyLadies community. Gain valuable insights, advice, and inspiration for your Python journey.
Sign up for any of the sessions above here
🌍 Community Organiser's Lunch
On Friday (July 12th) at 1 pm. A great opportunity for community leaders to network and discuss strategies for success. This lunch will include an Open Space discussion about Python Organizations and how we deal with challenges.
Sign up for the Community Organiser’s session here
👩💻 Learn to Build Websites With Django Girls
Are you interested in learning how to build websites and belong to an underrepresented group in computing? Join us for a one-day workshop!
No prior programming experience is required. The workshop is open to everyone, regardless of participation in EuroPython. For more information, click here
👶 Childcare
This year, we're once again partnering with Susie's Babysitting Prague to offer childcare at the main conference venue (Prague Conference Centre).
If you're interested, please let us know at the latest two weeks before the event by filling out this form.
You will be asked about the Childcare add-on when you buy your ticket.
💻 Sprint Weekend
EuroPython 2024 Sprints will be during the weekend of the 13th and 14th of July. This year, the event will happen at a different venue from the conference and it will be free for anyone with a conference ticket to join!
As per our tradition, the EuroPython will provide the rooms and facilities but the sprints are organised by YOU. It is a great chance to contribute to open-source projects large and small, learn from each other, geek out and have fun. 🐍
Lunch and coffee will be provided.
- When: 13th and 14th July 2024 (09:30 - 17:00)
- Where: To be determined
🤭 Py.Jokes
~ pyjoke
There are only two hard problems in Computer Science: cache invalidation, naming things and off-by-one-errors.
📱 Stay Connected
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With so much joy and excitement,
EuroPython 2024 Team 🤗