PGCon Closing Session: Dan Langille - PGCon 2023

Join PGCon organizer Dan Langille as he shares the latest updates and looking forward to 2024, including changes to the conference and charity auction, with a special appearance by Mark Wong's handmade cookies.

Key takeaways
  • PGCon will be held in a different city next year.
  • The conference will remain at 3 days long, with the unconference on the day after the main conference.
  • The unconference is a “reverse conference” where attendees propose topics and vote on them.
  • The unconference is a great way to network and get involved in planning the conference.
  • The charity auction will end the closing session, with all proceeds going to the Ottawa Mission.
  • Those who do not want to keep their tote bags or unwanted items can donate them to the Ottawa Mission.
  • The auction includes items such as lanyards, drink tickets, and a ticket to a musical.
  • The venue for the musical is the National Arts Centre in Southam Hall.
  • PGCon will be recorded and available on YouTube within the next week or two.
  • Dan Langille, the PGCon organizer, is looking forward to seeing everyone in 2024.
  • Dan is excited to bring some changes to the conference and is relying on the unconference to shape the content.
  • Mark Wong’s handmade cookies will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to charity.
  • Dan thanked the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making PGCon possible.
  • PGCon will have a different photo opportunity next year, with a new cookie design.