PyCodeConf: The Future Of Python

http://py.codeconf.com/

by igorgue • 15 years ago

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callahad• 15 years ago

Sounds fun, but can anyone shed some more light on the event? Why Miami? In what ways does PyCodeConf plan to differentiate itself from PyCon US?

jnoller2• 15 years ago

PyCon US is funded by, and run by the Python Software Foundation, is over 10 years old, and runs for almost two weeks if you count sprints. pyCodeConf is a different animal entirely.

I say this as the chair of PyCon US for the next two years, I also think that pyCodeConf may be for-profit, but I'm unsure.

For more details on PyCon management/etc, you can see: http://jessenoller.com/2011/05/25/pycon-everybody-pays/ which I did recently.

mdwrigh24• 15 years ago

I don't mean to derail this thread too much, but it makes me sad to see PyCon move to the west coast. Basically all of the conferences are already there and PycCon was one of the best conferences on the east coast.

Though, to be fair, all of the conferences are their for good reason.

voodootikigod2• 15 years ago

[disclosure] PyCodeConf co-curator here.

We chose Miami because it is on the East Coast putting it in the middle of travel for West Coast US, East Coast US, and European travelers. Miami was chosen specifically because it doesn't have the weather issues that arise in the back portion of the year that are part and parcel of living on the East Coast. It could be 100 deg or 3 ft of snow, it is anyone's guess for most cities capable of hosting a conference in fall. Miami was also chosen because it is not the "goto" place for conferences so it will be an experience, which is what we are working at setting up. Also the fact that it is not just a commuter event means that those attending will be there for all of the social events without the strong urge to run home for the evening.

As for differentiation, we love what the PSF is doing with PyCon. Our target is a smaller, tighter focused, more intimate experience. From top to bottom the event is focused on showcasing where things are going within Python, so talks will be far more "risky" and "futuristic" than the average PyCon talk. To clarify, this is not a dig on PyCon, just a differentiation point - both formats are needed. The conference itself will have a more social feel about it than other conferences with fully planned out schedule including evening social events (see CodeConf or JSConf for models). Also with PyCon 2012 moving west, PyCodeConf is a great way to get your Python fix if you are on the East Coast.

Hopefully this helps.

sciurus• 15 years ago

There doesn't seem to be any useful information at this link, just a date and location. Searching for pycodeconf on DuckDuckGo yields no results.

igorgue2• 15 years ago

Just location, date and general topic... yeah, that's not useful :-).

It's not in your search engine because @github just tweeted it an hour ago or so ago.

jessedhillon2• 15 years ago

I would like to see a map showing the distribution of professional Python programmers across the US. Either a) the conference is supposed to double as a vacation to Florida, or b) there are more southern and east coast Python coders than I know about and this location is actually convenient for most of them.

It makes me sad that I would have to go to Florida just to attend this thing.

igorgue2• 15 years ago

Yes, Miami, is not a techhub by far isn't.

Then every conference should be in your backyard right? (I take you live in the bay area). I find your opinion very selfish. You guys have conferences all the time, we (I live in Miami), never. Having this conference in my backyard is cool because I'd get to meet more programmers (I'm being selfish too).

mdwrigh24• 15 years ago

Well, there are other options on the East Coast. RTP, for example has a fairly large tech scene, but doesn't host many large tech conferences. And it's within driving distance of Miami.

jessedhillon2• 15 years ago

Sure, maybe we are both being selfish. But even if we take our selves out of it, I think it is better for the conference overall if more professional programmers can attend -- which is an argument to make it easier for the most programmers to go.

zephjc• 15 years ago

As a guess, it's probably the same reasons medical conferences are in places like Hawaii.

voodootikigod2• 15 years ago

see above.

brianbreslin2• 15 years ago

the vast majority of conferences we get here in Miami are for at least some part due to the weather being nice here vs snowy elsewhere. October isn't super cold in most places yet, but its very pleasant here in Miami. That being said, many medical or other high-end (cost wise/market wise) conferences go to vacation spots so their employees can double up and work then play.

Coming to florida isn't a punishment for most people.

Adam503• 15 years ago

Miami in early October? That's still Hurricane season, ya' big dummies.

http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/38555/rememberin...

PyCodeConf: The Future Of Python

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