The Call For Paper is the moment when Europython organizers ask the European
community to submit their proposals of the talks that will be given at the
conference. If you think you have got an interesting topic to talk about, don't
hesitate and send us an abstract following the Call for Paper gu
We have just opened EuroPython registrations; Early Bird period starts today
and is characterized by a special fare, that provides up to a 30% discount
compared with Regular rate.
Validity periods for our rate are the following:
* **Early Bird** rate starts on March 8th and ends on May 13th;
We have just published a [new page][1] with all the details. If you are a
femal computer scientist student, and you were planning to attend to the
conference, we recommend that you go reading the grant details and apply to
it.
[1]: http://ep2011.europython.eu/google-diversity-grant
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We have just published a [new page][1] with all the details.
If you are a female computer scientist student, and you were planning to
attend to the conference, we recommend that you go reading the grant details
and apply to it.
Google, the [Python Software Foundation][2], and the [Python Italia
Europython [end of Call for Presentations is April 6th][1]. We'd like to ask
to you to **forward this post to anyone that you feel may be interested**.
We're looking for proposals on every aspects of Python: programming from
novice to advanced levels, applications and frameworks, or how you have
## You can take part in the selection process now!
The selection of the proposals will be made through [community voting][1],
starting next Monday (April 11th) and ending on Sunday 17th. Access to the
voting system will be granted to anyone who bought a ticket.
If you bought several tickets for
This is an important message for all those speakers that missed the CFP
deadline. No more excuses!! No more "argh, this year I had this best talk ever
but didn't manage to propose the abstract in time"!
The Europython team is giving you the very last chance to raise your hand and
propose your tal
**Everybody will have a right of voting will be given to everyone who buy a
ticket within April 17th** (that's in the middle of Early Bird period,
therefore at a reduced price).
So, if you're sure to attend the conference and want to help us to make this
event a further success, please buy a tick
eekend before**, and join at least a couple of
tours before the conference begins.
[Book your tour now!][1]
## Booking Info
All tours are organized by a tour operator; the Python Italia association does
not have any margin on the tickets, and is just organizing and coordinating
the pro
Less than a hour ago, we have closed the talk voting system. Many thanks to
the 75 users that took part in it, casting a grand total of **6767 votes** on
the 158 talk proposals.
Before sharing the final ranking, we will review the votes and the algorithm
one more time, to make sure there was no mi
After one week of voting, we are eager to present you the results of the talk
voting: The [full ranking is now available][1] for public consumption and we
expect the [schedule][2] to be ready on Friday
We are specifically happy about the diversity of the subjects in the highest
positions of the ra
We are sorry to announce that we are unable to publish the conference schedule
today, as previously announced in the calendar. We plan to go online with it
on Wednesday 27th.
Getting the schedule ready has turned out to be more complex than expected. We
have been working on it around the clock, bu
The subject says it all! Start [browsing the schedule][1] now and see what
talks have made it thanks to the community voting.
## Schedule Browser 0.1 alpha
EuroPython is a big conference, with many different tracks going on at the
same time. Providing a way to guide delegates through the confere
We are happy to announce that you can now [buy][1] our carefully-selected,
geek-friendly prepaid Italian SIM with a [data plan and good voice rates][2],
for a cost of €20.
Through a partnership with resellers of an Italian mobile operator (Wind), we
can let you book the SIM directly on our website
If you plan to attend, you could save quite a bit on registration fees! [Buy
your ticket][1] now!
The end of Early bird is on May 12th, Friday, 23:59:59 CEST. We'd like to ask
to you to **forward this post to anyone that you feel may be interested**.
We have an amazing lineup of tutorials, event
During EuroPython, 2ndQuadrant will deliver a special hands-on training
session entitled "The Python and the Elephant". ![][1]
This _4-hour workshop will take place on Thursday June 23_ and will cover the
two main techniques for writing applications in Python for PostgreSQL:
standard client applic
We are happy to announce that EuroPython is offering a grant with 3 free
tickets reserved to students and 3 free tickets reserved to unemployed
programmers, including hotel accommodation.
This grant is sponsored partly by the Python Italia Association, and partly by
the generous contribution of ma
This year's legendary gastronomic excursion in the land of steaks became
European! ![][1]
As explained in the [events page][2], PyFiorentina is a dinner that will take
place Thursday, June 22nd to give all our visitors the opportunity to taste
the legendary **[Bistecca alla Fiorentina][3]**!
The
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Wesley Chun!
### What's your name and what do you do?
My name is Wesley Chun. By day, i'm a Developer Advocate at Google
representing all of our cloud technologies like Googl
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! We publish their short interviews twice a week until the
event. Today we introduce you John Pinner!
### What's your name and what do you do?
I'm John Pinner, working out of the UK on business and e
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Nicholas Tollervey!
### What's your name and what do you do?
My name is Nicholas and I work as a developer at Fluidinfo. We're building an
openly writeable service for storin
Catch an EuroPythoner by the toe
If he quacks let him go
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe!
What's better than a rhyme to count ourselves? We guess nothing! This is why
we are pleased to announce that we are **crossing 550 registrations!**
That's right! The counter on the website is counting down from 60
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Alex Martelli!
### What's your name and what do you do?
Alex Martelli, senior staff software engineer at Google in Mountain View,
California.
### How did you start using Py
We got to it even earlier than expected: we have just sold the 600th ticket!
We have currently suspended registrations, pending some internal auditing. We
want to check exactly how many people will be present on each day, and we need
to discuss with the venue staff to check if there is a way to ha
Through the internal auditing and some discussion with the hotel staff, we are
confident to be able to handle about 50 more guests at the conference.
We are now reopening the registrations. We strongly suggest that you act fast
and [get your ticket][1] as soon as possible. Given the current rate,
As previously announced, we are unveiling today the [PyEvents][1]! Have fun
with our socializing meetups and coding competitions!
We have prepared a [dedicated page][1] that lists all the social events for
the evening and we are in progress of updating the schedule to reflect them as
well.
In ad
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Calvin Cheng!
### What's your name and what do you do?
Hello, people know me by Calvin Cheng and I am a developer in Odeon Consulting
Group ([www.od-eon.com][1]). We build mo
We have just opened the official EuroPython [sprint page][1] where you can
submit new sprint ideas and register for a sprint!
We are now waiting for great submissions: if you have an idea about a hacking
session that you would like to share to fellow Pythoneers, [submit a sprint
now][2].
Sprints
Thanks to most people that fully compiled their ticket information and
specified the exact day of attendance, and some additional arrangement with
the venue staff, we are able to reopen registration for a maximum of 15 more
tickets.
We are impressed that so many people contacted us asking to reope
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Denis Bilenko!
### What's your name and what do you do?
Denis Bilenko, I'm working on an awesome new startup [SiteSupport.com][1] that
implements screen sharing for webapps.
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Fabio Rotondo!
### What's your name and what do you do?
My name is Fabio Rotondo and I am the owner of OS3 srl, a software company
located in Novara.
### How did you start
If you come to the conference and plan to use the free wifi service, you can
now [preregister][1]
Due to really silly Italian regulations, we are forced to identify and
register every person that uses the free wifi connection at EuroPython. Please
head to the [wifi information page][1] to read all
If you go through the [ schedule][1] now, you can check how crowded each talk
is going to be.
If you see a warning sign next to a talk, it means that we expect that the
attendance of the talk will be higher than the room allows. If you were
planning to attend that talk, you might want to have an a
We are happy to announce that you can now download the first version of the
EuroPython digital guide, as a smartphone application or mobile-friendly
website.
We have partnered with [GuideBook][1] to offer a compelling app to browse the
schedule, look at the hotel map, and so on.
GuideBook is a f
We have selected some speakers through random.choice() to be featured on the
EuroPython 2011 blog! Today we introduce you Thomas Perl!
### What's your name and what do you do?
My name is Thomas Perl. I'm currently a master student at University of
Technology in Vienna, and in my free time I like
We have published on YouTube a video reportage in which we have condensed
Europython's events of 2011!
In the video reportage we posted on Youtube (you can also find it below), we
squeeze in just 3 minutes what has been the experience of Europython in
Florence!
### Numbers of this edition are tr
Europython has become a primary python community event thus some
considerations and decisions should be made. We'd like to share our thoughts
openly and receive your feedback.
## PREAMBLE
In the last 3 years Europython has had a considerable positive trend both by
attendees number and public int
Pycon US registrations are closed and you didn't make it? Look no further: we
are happy to officially announce EuroPython 2012, that will be held in
Florence, Italy, on July 2nd-8th!
Following last year's success, we are happy to host you again in Italy for an
even bigger event. With our projectio
We are happy to announce that the [Call for
Proposals](https://ep2012.europython.eu/call-for-proposals/) is now officially
open! It will run until March 18th, 23:59:59 CET.
## Share your wisdom
For those who have never been at EuroPython (or similar conferences) before,
the Call for Proposals is
We are happy to announce that EuroPython 2012 will host a [poster
session](https://ep2012.europython.eu/poster-session), for the first time.
Posters are an innovative way to present your projects at a conference:
instead of giving a talk, you just need to graphically and schematically
describe you
We are pleased to announce that Early Bird registration is [now
open](https://ep2012.europython.eu/registration), and offers an average of 30%
off the regular price.
Just like last year, we are offering different fares for students, individuals
or companies; moreover, in addition to the standard t
We are please to announce that the [Call for
Proposals](https://ep2012.europython.eu/call-for-proposals) has been extended
to Wednesday 23:59:59 CET, to facilitate speakers that joined PyCon USA.
PyCon USA just finished in fact, and we got word that there were a few
potential speakers that simply
We are pleased to announce that the [community talk
voting](https://ep2012.europython.eu/talk-voting) is now open, and will last
until Sunday, 23:59:59 CEST
As you know, EuroPython is a conference made _by_ the Python community _for_
the Python community. This is the basic principle that we respec
We are pleased to publish the [final ranking of
proposals](https://ep2012.europython.eu/voting-results), after talk voting
closed last Sunday.
This year, 148 people joined the voting, casting a total 11780 votes!
It's really a great result, and we are happy that so many people are
contributing wi
We are pleased to announce that this year we have partnered with Fastweb and
Devaus Oy to provide a top-notch Internet & Intranet wi-fi experience.
## Wifi and Internet
We know how much wifi and Internet connection is important at a technical
conference. Really, we do understand it. This is why w
7 days, 5 simultaneous tracks and 100+ talks are awaiting you at EuroPython!
Did someone say Guido?
The subject says it all ... but look at the first day:
* **Guido Van Rossum will be with us!**
We just received the confirmation and we thought it is important to tell
everyone at once!
Guido's
If you plan to attend, you could save quite a bit on registration fees! Buy
your ticket today!
The end of Early bird is on April 2nd, 23:59:59 CEST. We'd like to ask to you
to **forward this post to anyone that you feel may be interested**.
We have an amazing lineup of tutorials and talks. We hav
This is the last call to take advantage of the reduced fares! Buy your
EuroPython 2012 ticket today. The end of Early Bird is today, May 2nd,
23:59:59 CEST. You can **forward this post to anyone you feel might be
interested**, as a reminder not to lose the chance of registering while still
on Early
of the oldest winery of Florence.
**Art events** are dedicated to Florence as "art city", taking you to visit the
Uffizi, the Duomo, Michelangelo's works, the districts of Oltrarno and the
craftsmen in Florence.
[Book your tour now!](http://ep2011.europython.eu/partner-program/)
#
We are happy to announce that EuroPython is offering a grant with 3 free
tickets reserved to students and 3 free tickets reserved to unemployed
programmers, including hotel accommodation.
This grant is sponsored partly by the Python Italia Association, and partly by
the generous contribution of ma
It's time for PyBirra and PyFiorentina ... Our social events are released!
PyBirra on Monday (July 2nd) and PyFiorentina on Wednesday (July 4th)!
**PyBirra** is a goliardic time in the pubs of downtown Florence during which
you can drink, chat and know each other Python programmers.
The event is
For the first time at EuroPython, the conference will feature a permanent Help
Desk, a place where masters of a technology give practical support on it.
The **Help Desk** is thought to be run by EP attendees for EP attendees, so to
encourage information exchange and networking during the conferenc
We are happy to publish this post by Lynn Root, who will organize during
Europython a special Women's Pizza-based Lunch!
Women attendees! **Come join the unofficial Women's Lunch** for an opportunity
to chat with your fellow female Pythonistas over great pizza.
We invite any female (and anyone wh
EuroPython is approaching: the coolest Python week full of talks and events
will begin on July 2nd, in sunny Florence, Italy.
To make sure you get the best out of your ticket, this is a checklist of
things you should know about the conference:
## Tickets & Schedule
Make sure your ticket(s) are f
## Target Audience
This course targets medium level Python programmers who would like to dive
deeper into the language. Alternatively, participants can attend the course
Python for Programmers to be able to take full advantage of this advanced
course.
## Training Info
The Python programming la
Just a quick note to remind you that we will close most of the [partner
program](https://ep2012.europython.eu/partner-program) tomorrow.
If you are thinking of joining some tour, please buy the tickets before
tomorrow evening.
We will try to extend the deadline for a few tours, and also we are in
Did you fill in and publish your [
profile](https://ep2012.europython.eu/conference/myself) on our website? If
so, you might have won a special prize!
We selected a few hot subjects, as indicated by tags in attendee profiles, and
we arranged for special **tag-cocktails** in the evening: all people
On Monday 2nd, 17:15, we will be running a special Q&A session with Guido van
Rossum, our [benevolent dictator for
life](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_Dictator_for_Life).
The session will last 1 hour, and to make sure to maximize it with relevant
questions we will be using [Google
Modera
On July 5th, there was a meeting of interested parties to elect a new board
for the Europython Society.
The society is a non-profit organisation registered in Sweden and it holds the
rights to the Europython name. It arranges with local organisers to put on
Europython conferences. Previously this
Our deadlines are live. Save the date! 2013 has come in and it's already time
to start thinking about **EuroPython**, the big PyCon conference which will
once again be held in the enchanted scenario of Florence.
Famous guests, a lot of incredible contents, organized in seven simultaneous
tracks
**We are glad to announce that the Call for Proposals for EuroPython 2013 is
open. It will run until March 5th, 23:59:59 CET, so don't waste time, hurry
up!**
## Share your competence
During the Call for Proposals you can submit proposals for talks to be held at
the conference and, at the en
The early bird catches the worm: exciting opportunities of saving money with
our Early Bird fares. Hurry up!
EuroPython [registrations](https://ep2013.europython.eu/registration/) are
open and Early Bird fares are available! This special fare provides up to a
30% discount compared with Regular rat
Community voting is open and it will ends on Friday, March 15th, 23:59:59
CEST. If you want to become a "decision maker", if you want to **have a
voice** in the creation of the tracks, don't hesitate to [express your
opinion](https://ep2013.europython.eu/talk-voting/)!
The success of EuroPython
One week has already passed and it's almost time to close the voting system.
If you haven't yet done so, please make sure to give us your opinion on the
proposals we received. As you all already know, the community plays a
fundamental role in EuroPython conference and we give every member the
oppor
Also this year EuroPython will be rich in contents and enthusiasm. Seven days
for more than 100 talks and trainings will make you glad to attend the last
Florentine EuroPython.
## Are you curious?
What are you waiting for? Browse the
[schedule](https://ep2013.europython.eu/schedule) and discover
Have you got your ticket for EuroPython already? If not, hurry up! Early bird
is closing soon, in 3 days!
Early bird will close on April 16th at 23:59:59 CEST, on next Thursday. Make
sure to grab your ticket at ~30% discounted fare by getting it now.
While buying the conference ticket, you can al
The EuroPython Society (EPS) is happy to announce the Call for Proposals for
EuroPython Conference 2014 and 2015.
The EuroPython Society (EPS) is happy to announce the Call for Proposals for
EuroPython Conference 2014 and 2015. This Call for Proposals is meant to
collect proposals from teams that
It's time to relax! Summer is coming and you have already bought your ticket
for EuroPython. Our events are published, you just have to choose!
We know: Tuscany is famous for its extraordinary wines. But, if you like to
spend time with your new friends in front of a relaxing beer glass,
**PyBirra
This year also EuroPython takes care not only of its attendees but also of
their families and friends. During summertime Florence and Tuscany are sunny
and hills are a wonderful scenario for a fantastic holiday.
So, if you travel with somebody else, don't worry about its free time, he/she
will
Are you a female computer scientist dreaming of participating to EuroPython
2013? Would you like to come to Italy but can't you afford to travel? Google
offers three grants consisting of tickets for the conference and up to 1000
EUR for travel expenses! **Google**, in order to encourage women to e
If you need another reason to buy your ticket for EuroPython 2013, remember
that some volunteers will be at your service in order to help you solve
technological problems. If you need help on one or more technologies, if you
can't manage to fix a bug all by yourself, you will easily find someone th
EuroPython is approaching and we are preparing a lot of initiatives.
## Growth opportunities
### LPI
The **[Linux professional institute](http://www.lpi.org/)**, considered the
world's premier Linux certification organization, will offer all LPIC exams at
EuroPython 2013 on Friday, July 5. LPI i
Tomorrow, June 20th, is the last day to book many of our wonderful partner
program tours. Have a look at the [detailed page](https://ep2013.europython.eu
/partner-program), and book your tour!
We have many tours that we carefully planned to entertain you (and your
partner or family!) if you want t
The last two days of EuroPython, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th, are dedicated to
more hands-on hacking sessions. Have look at the full offer!
## Sprints
A sprint is a self-organized session where programmers join together to work
on a specific project, usually open-source and connected to the Pytho
Did you fill in and publish your [
profile](https://ep2013.europython.eu/conference/myself) on our website? If
so, you might have won a special prize!
Just like last year, we selected a few hot subjects, as indicated by tags in
attendee profiles, and we arranged for special **tag-cocktails** in th
A quick checklist of things you absolutely need to know before coming to
Florence!
EuroPython is approaching: the coolest Python week full of talks and events
will begin on July 1st, in sunny Florence, Italy. To make sure you get the
best out of your ticket, this is a checklist of things you shoul
Dear Europython,
I am registered for the conference (details of the payment confirmation
are below).
However, I wish to bring a guest (my wife) to the official dinner and
would like to pay the extra cost on arrival at Gothenburg. Is this
possible?
Thanks
Peter Edwards
+44 1793 785665
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