Episode 44: Creating an Interactive Online Python Conference for PyCascades 2021

The Real Python Podcast

Jan 22, 2021 1h 4m

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Christopher Bailey
Host

Seb Vetter
Guest

Ashia Zawaduk
Guest

Nina Zakharenko
Guest

How do you create a virtual conference that retains the interactivity of an in-person event? What are the tools needed for talk submissions, ticketing, and live hosting? Can you find those tools written in Python? This week on the show, we have several of the organizers of the PyCascades 2021 conference. They share the process of restructuring a Python conference to meet those challenges.

Episode Sponsor:

Nina Zakharenko and Seb Vetter are co-chairs, and Ashia Zawaduk is the conference program chair. PyCascades will be held online from February 19th through 21st, with a day of virtual social events, one of live-streamed talks, and another of mentored sprints.

We discuss ways to recreate the elusive feel of the “hallway” track virtually. They share advice about submitting a talk proposal and ways that you can volunteer for conferences.

Tickets are available now. PyCascades is looking for additional sponsors. If you work for an organization that can help, get in contact with them.

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Topics:

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:53 – Introducing the organizers
00:03:27 – Structure and vision for the Conference
00:06:50 – Tools for a virtual conference
00:10:34 – Creating a virtual hallway track
00:12:32 – Testing the platform
00:14:33 – How does a virtual event change the type of audience?
00:15:54 – Opening up the range of available speakers and topics
00:19:35 – Tips for finding success in submitting talk proposals
00:24:28 – Sponsor: PyCharm
00:25:10 – How can someone assist at this and other conferences?
00:26:40 – Preparing first time speakers
00:28:29 – How did each of you get involved?
00:36:13 – Video Course Spotlight
00:37:18 – Currently scheduled talks
00:43:01 – Mentored Sprints for Diverse Beginners
00:49:37 – User groups and meetups
00:52:23 – PyCascades sponsors
00:57:02 – What are you excited about in the world of Python?
01:02:39 – Callout: Get Your Tickets and thanks

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