Mariatta Wijaya: Welcome to PyCon US 2023

Join Mariatta Wijaya as she welcomes you to PyCon US 2023 in Salt Lake City, a premier conference for the Python community.

Key takeaways
  • The conference chair, Mariatta Wijaya, welcomes attendees to PyCon US 2023 in Salt Lake City and expresses gratitude for their presence.
  • The conference aims to provide a harassment-free experience for all attendees, with strict enforcement of the code of conduct.
  • The hashtag for the conference is PyCon US, and attendees are encouraged to share their experiences and photos on social media.
  • The conference will feature four keynote speakers, and attendees are encouraged to attend the talks and engage with the community.
  • The hallway track is a unique feature of PyCon US, providing an opportunity for attendees to network and socialize.
  • The conference will have an open spaces program, where attendees can participate in self-organized meetups and discussions.
  • The code of conduct is available online and is enforced by the conference staff and volunteers.
  • The conference has a quiet room for attendees who need a break or a quiet space.
  • First-time attendees are welcome and encouraged to participate in the conference.
  • The conference will have a live captioning service for keynote sessions and other events.
  • The conference has a mobile app that will provide information about the schedule, map, and other details.
  • The conference has a Lightning Talks program, where attendees can give five-minute talks on a variety of topics.
  • The conference has a tradition of having a silent auction for PyLadies, which will take place on the last evening of the conference.
  • The conference has a Lost and Found service, where attendees can report lost items and pick up recovered items.
  • The conference has a digital poster session, where attendees can present their projects and research.
  • The conference will have a silent auction for the Python Software Foundation, with items donated by sponsors and attendees.
  • The conference will have a silent auction for the PyLadies, with items donated by sponsors and attendees.
  • The conference has a code of conduct that applies to all attendees, including staff and volunteers.
  • The conference has a reporting system for incidents and will provide updates on the PyCon US website.
  • The conference has a mobile phone app that attendees can use to report incidents or request assistance.
  • The conference has a GitHub repository where attendees can contribute to the code.
  • The conference has a community booth where attendees can learn more about the Python community and meet other attendees.
  • The conference has a safety policy that applies to all attendees, including staff and volunteers.
  • The conference has a code of conduct that applies to all attendees, including staff and volunteers.