EuroPython March 2024 Newsletter
Hey ya 👋 hope you are having a good start to 2024 ❤️
It's been a dog’s age since we last spoke. In case you don’t know the reason for our hiatus: we took Elmo’s question of “How is everybody doing?” to its core and had to face the inner truths of our existence.
Luckily, soon the days got longer and the word news got worse so we had to unlock our doors and come out to organise the bestest of conferences!
We are now pumped to get things rolling and ready to cook up an awesome experience for EuroPython 2024 🚀
🇨🇿EuroPython 2024 - Prague Congress Centre 08-14 July
We are coming back to Prague! We loved last year so much that we decided to have EuroPython 2024 at the Prague Congress Centre again between the 8th and 14th of July, 2024. To stay up to date with the latest news, please visit our website.
We also encourage you to sign up to our monthly community newsletter.
Call for Proposals 🐍
The call for proposals for EuroPython 2024 is OPEN! 🎉
This year we’re aiming for a similar schedule as last year, i.e. around 120 talks, more or less 16 tutorials, posters and special events.
- Tutorials/Workshops (8-9 July): will be hands-on 180 min sessions with 40-100 participants
- Talks (10-12 July) : 30 or 45 min length presentations of specific and general interest to the European Python community (including a dedicated PyData track).
We are looking for sessions of all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
You are also welcome to submit posters! They will be printed in large formats. This is a graphical way to showcase your research, project or technology. Posters are exhibited at the conference, can be read at any time by participants, and can be discussed face-to-face with their authors during the Poster Sessions (between July 10th and 12th).
No matter your level of Python or public speaking experience, EuroPython's job is to help you bring yourself to our community so we all flourish and benefit from each other's experience and contribution. 🏆
The deadline for submission is March 6th, 2024 Anywhere on Earth.
We would love to see your proposals bubbling in there. Help us make 2024 the year of another incredible EuroPython!
For more information, have a look at https://ep2024.europython.eu/cfp.
Speaker's Mentorship Programme 🎤
The Speaker's Mentorship Programme is back for EuroPython 2024!
We had a call for mentees and mentors last month and it was a huge success 🚀So far, we have managed to match 28 speakers to diligent mentors.
On the 26th of February, we hosted an Ask me Anything session for all the people interested in submitting a proposal. Our programme team was there and answered all the questions raised by interested speakers. We clarified information about the Call for Proposals and shared knowledge about Financial Aid, amongst other info.
If you are curious and would like to see what was discussed, the session recording can be found on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/EiCfmf6QVIA
Call for Contributors
Conference Organisers 💪
To the wonderful humans who signed up to help organise the EuroPython Conference itself, thank you! We are late in replying to everyone and we are thankful for your patience. We got caught between dengue fevers 🦟 and carnivals 🎊.
The good news is that we are now back on track and will reach out to everyone this week.
We had a lot of applications this year, so a selection process was required. But fear nothing! In case you don’t get to work with the most fun team of all time, there is always next year. 🌟
We look forward to working together to make this conference an unforgettable experience for everyone involved 💼✨
Speaker’s mentors 🎏
For everyone who signed up to either mentor on the Speaker’s Mentorship Programme, a HUGE thank you! This would not be possible without your collaboration and work. We are so very proud to have you around learning and sharing and strengthening the community.
We truly hope you take advantage of the opportunity and develop the skills you’re looking for. After all, we believe the best way to learn is to teach. 📚✨
Proposal Reviewers 📔
We also announced the Call for Proposal Reviewers. These awesome volunteers are the people who review the proposal’s submissions and vote on the ones which they think are more suitable for making up the conference's programme.
This is very crucial work as it plays a significant part in shaping the EuroPython 2024 schedule!
A massive thank you to everyone who has filled the form to help. You will get a cucumber lollipop as a sign of our affection. 🍭
We will contact you by the end of the Call for Proposals to coordinate all the fun stuff. Please, keep an eye out for our email this month so we can start the labour. ⚒️
Fáilte Ireland Award 🏆
The 2022 edition of the EuroPython Conference (EPC) was in Dublin, Ireland. More old news? You bet! But this time it is relevant because in November 2023, the 21st edition of the EPC was awarded a Conference Ambassador Recognition Award from Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority for the country.
The evening was fantastic and a delightful way to acknowledge the people and businesses who have hosted conference events on the little Emerald Island. This is our first prize. We’re feeling proud and happy and wanted to share the news! 🥇
One of our members wrote more about the experience on LinkedIn.
EPS Board
We have a new Board for 2023-2024.
If you want to learn the names of the new board members, head over to the article on our website: https://www.europython-society.org/eps-board-2023-2024/
TL;DR: We hope to do a fine job this year and help the European Python community thrive even more!
If you want to talk to us about anything, give feedback, or ask for a partner to count the stars beside you, shoot us an email at board@europython.eu.
Upcoming Events in Europe
Here are some Python events happening in Europe in the near future.
PyCon Slovakia: March 15-17 2024
PyCon SK will happen in the wonderful city of Bratislava! The conference is organised by the civic association SPy, which focuses on the promotion and dissemination of the Python programming language and other open-source technologies and ideas.
Check out their programme here: https://2024.pycon.sk/en/speakers/index.html. More information can be found on their website: https://2024.pycon.sk/en/index.html
PyCon DE & PyData Berlin: April 22-24 2024
Immerse yourself in three days of Python and PyData excellence at our community-driven conference in the vibrant heart of Berlin. From workshops to live keynote sessions, connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts alike! Join fellow Pythonistas at the iconic BCC venue at Alexanderplatz where we actually hosted EuroPython 2014! Check out their website for more info: https://2024.pycon.de/
PyCon Italy: May 22-25 2024
PyCon Italia 2024 will happen in Florence. The birthplace of Renaissance will receive a wave of Pythonistas looking to geek out this year. The schedule is online and you can check it out at their cutely animated website ( https://2024.pycon.it/). Beginners will have a special treat by having a full day of activities on May 22nd. Starting with Workshops about Python, Data Science, and Public Speaking.
It’s time to get tickets!
GeoPython: May 27-29 2024
GeoPython 2024 will happen in Basel, Switzerland. Focused on exploring the fascinating fusion of Python programming and the boundless world of Geo, the 9th edition of GeoPython has already published a preliminary schedule (here: https://2024.geopython.net/schedule).
For more information about GeoPython 2024, you can visit their website here: https://2024.geopython.net/
Djangocon.eu: June 5-9 2024
DjangoCon Europe 2024 will happen in Vigo, Spain. Organized by Django practitioners from all levels, the 16th edition of the Conference will be hosted in the beautiful Galician city, famous for its amazing food & the Illas Atlanticas.
You can check more information about Django Con Europe at their lovely website: https://2024.djangocon.eu/
Py.Jokes
pip install pyjokesimport
pyjokesprint(pyjokes.get_joke())
Child: Dad, why does the Sun rise in the East and set in the West?
Dad: Son, it's working, don't touch it!
That's all, folks! 🏁
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With joy and excitement,
EuroPython 2024 Team 🤗