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We are happy to announce that we’ve opened our second Call for Proposals. This call is limited to hot topics and most recent developments in software and technology and will run until June 12.

Proposal Submission Page

Why is there a second call ?

Planning a big conference is a challenge: On one hand people like to know what will be on our talk schedule to make up their mind and make travel arrangements early. On the other hand technology is progressing at enormous speed these days.

So we have given this some thought and decided to split the Call for Proposals in two phases, with the second just weeks before the conference.

Submit your hot topic talk

This CFP is reserved for:

• hot topics
• emerging technologies* brand new developments in software & hardware
• recent results in research and science

Some suggestions for topics:

• Exciting new hardware & Internet of Things
• Robotics
• Virtual Reality
• AI & Deep Learning

Proposal Submission Page

The second call will be open for nine days only:

Saturday June 4th 0:00 to Sunday June 12th 24:00 CEST.

The program work group will then select the most exciting and intriguing submissions and will notify the winners on short notice.

Submit your poster or run a help desk

Since we still have a few slots left, we are also looking for more posters and help desks - these are not limited to hot topics.

Proposal Submission Page

Get a ticket discount

For talks, posters, help desks we will give out a 25% discount coupon valid for one conference ticket.

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With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to announce our final keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Gaël Varoquaux.

About Gaël Varoquaux

Gaël Varoquaux is an INRIA faculty researcher working on data science for brain imaging in the Neurospin brain research institute (Paris, France).

His research focuses on modeling and mining brain activity in relation to cognition. Years before the NSA, he was hoping to make bleeding-edge data processing available across new fields, and he has been working on a mastermind plan building easy-to-use open-source software in Python.

He is a core developer of scikit-learn, joblib, Mayavi and nilearn, a nominated member of the PSF, and often teaches scientific computing with Python using the scipy lecture notes.

The Keynote: Scientist meets web dev: how Python became the language of data

Python started as a scripting language, but now it is the new trend everywhere and in particular for data science, the latest rage of computing. It didn’t get there by chance: tools and concepts built by nerdy scientists and geek sysadmins provide foundations for what is said to be the sexiest job: data scientist.

“In my talk I’ll give a personal perspective, historical and technical, on the progress of the scientific Python ecosystem, from numerical physics to data mining.

I will discuss low-level technical aspects, such as how the Python world makes it easy to move large chunks of number across code, touch upon current exciting developments in scikit-learn and joblib, but also talk about softer topics, such as project dynamics or documentation, as software’s success is determined by people.”

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to announce our next keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Paul Hildebrandt.

About Paul Hildebrandt

Paul Hildebrandt has been a Senior Engineer with Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) since 1996, and has worked in both Systems and Software engineering. His current title is Senior Software Engineer and Product Owner for the Playback tools among his primary duties is spending time working with the artists, understanding their needs, and designing tools to assist them. If he is lucky, he gets to write code.

Hildebrandt was born and raised in Anaheim, California. He received his BSEE with a focus on Computing from California Polytechnic University Pomona. He resides outside of Los Angeles with his wife and three boys.

The Keynote: Inside the Hat: Python @ Walt Disney Animation Studios

The Walt Disney Animation Studios has a long history of creating acclaimed animated films and continues to be an industry leader with regards to artistic achievements, storytelling excellence, and cutting-edge innovations. Since the 1923 release of “Snow White” they’ve been pushing forward technology in the art of movie making. This push continues in the modern day with classics such as Oscar winning box office hits “Big Hero 6” and “Frozen” and Oscar nominated hits “Wreck-It Ralph”, “Tangled”, “Bolt”, “Treasure Planet”, and “Dinosaur”.

One of the most common questions I get when attending Python conferences is “Why are you here?”  People seem confused that technology, especially Python is used in the making of animated films.

Paul will give you some background on the Walt Disney Animation Studios and talk about where specifically Python comes into play.

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to announce our fourth keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Naomi Ceder.

About Naomi Ceder

Naomi Ceder has been learning, teaching, using, and talking about Python since 2001. She is the author of the Quick Python Book, 2nd edition and has served the Python community in various ways, including as an organizer for PyCon US and a member of the PSF Board of Directors. Naomi is also the co-founder of Trans*Code, a UK based hack day focusing on trans issues.

She speaks about her own experiences of marginalization with the hope of making the communities she loves more diverse and welcoming for everyone. In her spare time she enjoys knitting and deep philosophical conversations with her dogs.

The Keynote: Come for the Language, Stay for the Community

While Python the language is wonderful, the Python community and the personal, social, and professional benefits that flow from involvement in a community like ours are often more compelling.

“Learn about the goals of the Python Software Foundation and how everyone can take part to help build even better Python communities locally, regionally, and globally.  I will also discuss some of our strengths as a community, and also look at some of the challenges we face going forward.”

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to announce our third keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Rachel Willmer.

About Rachel Willmer

Rachel has been working at the “bleeding edge” of technology for 30 years, as programmer, network engineer, manager, startup founder:

“I remain insatiably curious about how today’s new technology gives birth to tomorrow’s new business opportunity. I am CEO/Founder of Luzme, the ebook search site, and a Google Developer Expert (Firebase).”

The Keynote: 30 years of Fun & Profit Through Technology

Have you ever wondered how you could be your own boss? or how you could make money from your side project? or build the next Facebook or Uber.

To be a coder in today’s world of work is to have amazing opportunities to design the business life you want.

“I’ve enjoyed the last 20 years without a ‘real job’, as company founder, freelancer and side-project-hacker.

Now I am bootstrapping my current company to profitability. Listen to my stories and learn from my mistakes and successes.”

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are excited to announce a complete PyData track at EuroPython 2016 in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, from July 14-24.

PyData EuroPython 2016

The PyData track will be part of the EuroPython 2016 conference, so you won’t need to buy extra tickets to join.

We will have more than 30 talks, 5 training and 2 poster sessions dedicated to PyData, mainly scheduled on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of July.

If you’d like to attend the PyData EuroPython 2016 track, please register for EuroPython 2016 soon.

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to introduce our second keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Jameson Rollins.

About Jameson Rollins

Jameson is a staff scientist in the LIGO project, based at the California Institute of Technology:

“I have worked on many aspects of gravitational wave detection over the years, from laser light sources, to algorithms for low-latency data analysis. I’m currently interested in problems of detector control, and am the developer of the LIGO automation system. I have a B.S. in physics from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University in the City of New York.”

The Keynote: LIGO - The Dawn of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Scientists have been searching for the elusive gravitational wave for more than half a century.

On September 14, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) finally observed the gravitational wave signature from the merger of two black holes.

This detection marks the dawn of a new age of gravitational wave astronomy, where we routinely hear the sounds emanating from deep within the most energetic events in the Universe.

This talk will cover the events leading up to one of the most important discoveries of the last century, and the myriad of ways in which Python enabled the effort.

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

We are pleased to introduce our first keynote speaker for EuroPython 2016: Nicholas Tollervey.

About Nicholas Tollervey

Nicholas is a classically trained musician, philosophy graduate, teacher, author (for O'Reilly) and freelance programmer.

He was a founding member of the London Python Code Dojo, created and organized PyCon UK’s education track and is a fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He also proposed, coordinated and contributed to the PSF’s partnership with the BBC in the creation of the micro:bit.

He’s just like this biography: concise, honest and full of useful information.

The Keynote: A Million Children (and MicroPython)

The BBC micro:bit is a small programmable device for children. A million of them have been handed out to the UK’s 11 and 12 years olds. The Python Software Foundation was a partner in this moon-shot scheme and, thanks to the efforts of Damien George, MicroPython (a full reimplementation of Python 3) runs on the device.

In his keynote, Nicholas will tell the story of the project, describe Python’s role in it and explain how the wider Python community can become involved. It may involve demonstrations, live coding and audience participation.

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team

The Program work group is happy to announce that there will be an extra Call for Proposals early in June. This call is limited to hot topics and most recent developments in software and technology.

Why is there a second call ?

Planning a big conference is a challenge: On one hand people like to know what will be on our talk schedule to make up their mind and make travel arrangements early. On the other hand technology is progressing at the speed of light these days.

So what’s the solution ? Attend anyway - EuroPython is always a great idea !

Seriously, we have given this some thought and decided to make another extra Call for Proposals just weeks before the conference.

This CfP is strictly reserved for

• hot topics
• emerging technologies
• brand new developments in software & hardware
• recent results in research and science

Some suggestions for topics:

• Exciting new hardware & Internet of Things
• Robotics
• Virtual Reality
• AI & Deep Learning

This call will be open for nine days only:

Saturday June 4th 0:00 to Sunday June 12th 24:00 CEST.

The program work group will select the most exciting and intriguing submissions and will notify the winners on short notice.

(Photo reference: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons/22911992493/)

With gravitational regards,
–
EuroPython 2016 Team

We are happy to announce the schedule for EuroPython 2016 in Bilbao. The program WG has been working hard trying to fit all the sessions in the last few weeks.

With over 180 sessions, over 150 speakers, one day for workshops, 5 days of talks, training, keynotes, lightning talks and open spaces, followed by 2 days of sprints, EuroPython will be one of the most exciting and vibrant Python events this year:

EuroPython 2016 Schedule

The schedule is available in table and list format. Please note that we are still applying changes to the slots and will also add some more interesting special sessions to it in the coming days.

Early in June we will have a short second Call for Proposals, limited to hot topics and most recent developments in software and technology. We will announce details soon.

Many thanks to everyone who submitted proposals. EuroPython wouldn’t be possible without our speakers.

If you want to join the fun, be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible, since ticket sales usually start picking up quite a bit after we announce the schedule.

With gravitational regards,
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EuroPython 2016 Team