The future of PyData Vermont (Interactive Session)

Local tech community events in Vermont include Open Source Connector, Burlington Data Science meetups, Code for BTV, and TechJam

BTV Dev Slack exists as the main communication platform for the local tech community, with potential to add PyData-specific channels

Strong preference for in-person events and networking opportunities while maintaining some hybrid/remote access options

Need for sustainable organization and leadership beyond single organizers to grow the community

Opportunity to better connect universities, state government, and tech companies through these events

Former successful events like CodeCamp (programming workshops/demos) could be revived through university partnerships

Interest in topics like Bayesian modeling and creating professional development opportunities

Desire to establish more formal sponsorship relationships with companies like Google, Amazon, Posit, and NumFocus

Goal to expand community engagement within Vermont, UVM, and the broader region

Focus on making connections easier between participants through tools like Slack while being mindful of privacy concerns