Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat helps customers develop cloud-native applications, integrate existing and new IT applications, and automate and manage complex environments. A trusted adviser to the Fortune 500, Red Hat provides award-winning support, training, and consulting services that bring the benefits of open innovation to any industry. Red Hat is a connective hub in a global network of enterprises, partners, and communities, helping organizations grow, transform, and prepare for the digital future. For more information, please visit https://www.redhat.com/.

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Today, the world is filled with awesome personal experiences. Companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify personalise your shopping and entertainment experiences by piecing together your preferences, feedback, history, and even your mood.

We do the same for talent by collecting and seamlessly connecting data from candidates, employees, recruiters, and managers to create hyper-personalised experiences for everyone. This means candidates find the right jobs faster, employees grow and evolve, recruiters discover top talent, and managers build better teams faster.

Our talent experience platform provides over 600 diverse and global companies with a unified solution for: Candidate Experience (Career Site, CMS, Chatbot, University Recruiting), Employee Experience (Talent Marketplace, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, Employee Resource Groups, Referrals), Recruiter Experience (CRM, Campaigns, SMS and 1:1 Messaging, AI Insights, AI Scheduling, Video Assessments), and Manager Experience (Talent Analytics, Hiring Manager). Built on a system of intelligence, our platform drives personalization, automation and accuracy for candidates, employees, recruiters, and managers.

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We, at PyCon India 2023, are taking numerous measures to ensure that this conference is going to be a welcoming and inclusive event for all attendees.

Measures we've taken to ensure a safe and inclusive environment

• There's a Code of Conduct workgroup in place to address issues and resolve conflicts in case of any incident.
• Assistance will be provided for seeking accommodation.
• High-quality food and purified water will be arranged during the event.
• Respect for data privacy (your personal data will not be shared by us with any third party without your consent).
• Policy in place to ensure no bullying and harassment.

The vision of PyCon India 2023, similar to past editions, is to create an inclusive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and diversity in thoughts and ideas. Thus, we would like the conference to be as inclusive as possible and ensure that the conference approaches everyone with respect, and that we resolve differences peacefully. In particular, we will proactively extend our invitation to women, provide support for students, and ensure that people with disabilities feel welcome at the conference.

Here are a few things we can assure our physically challenged/neuro-divergent attendees, to ensure they have a comfortable and safe environment to connect with the Python community.

Content

• We will ensure our website https://in.pycon.org is accessible, and that our website follows accessibility guidelines.
• We will ensure that announcements (like speaker details, schedule, etc.) that we circulate before the conference, are accessible.
• We will avoid the presence of blinking text, and glaring colors in the announcements.
• We will ensure that sign boards are designed with good contrast between background and foreground so that it is visible clearly. Registration
• The conference tickets are sold out. Please contact tickets@in.pycon.org for requests about ticket transfers. You can still get the workshop and tinkering space tickets at https://konfhub.com/pyconindia2023#tickets.

A few weeks before the event, we will share a form that requests accessibility needs from the attendees. We will try our best to accommodate attendee requests.

Venue Accessibility

We have ensured the following at both the venues:

• The main entrance, ans the auditorium is wheelchair accessible. The team is working on ensuring lunch area, and more avenues are accessible for people with disabilities.
• Ramps near the main entrance will have "No Parking" signs to ensure the way to ramps is not blocked.
• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available at the venue.
• Doorways and important routes are at least 32 inches wide.
• Empty spaces in front or back of halls for wheelchair users.
• Direction signage with optional distance information.
• Proper lighting in the pathways to make navigation easier.
• The pathways will be obstacle-free. The stall owners, volunteers, and attendees will be briefed on the importance of this.
• Layout information and the session schedule will be published on the website before the conference event days.

New Tracks for Young Learners and Families

We have thought deeply and worked hard to make the event more inclusive by creating two new tracks for young learners and families:

• Young Learners Workshop (YLW)

  • YLW aims to nurture school students through hands-on learning experiences with Python and Raspberry Pi devices. You can read more about YLW at https://in.pycon.org/2023/ylw/.

• Tinkering Space

  • The track was designed as an inclusive event for parents to spend time with their children tinkering with electronics (Raspberry Pi Pico, STEM kits, etc.) and Python. You can read more about the track here: https://in.pycon.org/2023/tinkering-space/.

Diversity efforts

We realize the need for wider adoption of diversity initiatives at organizations and academia. To build on the momentum set by previous conference editions, we are working on bringing a Panel Discussion on Inclusivity at Organizations.

During Session/Conference

• We will make a lapel mic available for people with disabilities.
• Keep a few chairs reserved in the front for people with visual and hearing disabilities.
• The printed session schedule will also be available electronically, in large print.
• Presenters will be reminded that all slides, videos, and visual demos will need to be described as part of the spoken presentation.
• Volunteers to help with slide advancement.
• Request presenters to ensure the presence of Closed Captions (CC) if there is any video displayed.

Volunteers and Medical Support

• A dedicated contact number to call in case of any need or issue. We will share this with you a few days before the conference.
• A doctor will be available at the venue. Their contact information and contact information on local hospital facilities will be provided.
• Volunteers/Office Bearers will be sensitized to the needs of the physically challenged and neuro-divergent participants.
• We hope to collect feedback from the participants with disabilities so that any gap in facilities can be filled in future events and the best practices can be emulated.

If you have any specific needs, please write to us at contact@in.pycon.org. We are ready to help.

Further, we would like to offer the following facilities for women to welcome their active participation:

• For parents traveling with young kids, childcare services can be provided on request near the venue for kids aged 5 years or below Please reach out to us with your childcare needs at contact@in.pycon.org.
• The above-mentioned facilities are available only for the conference days: 30th September, 1st October.
• If there is sufficient demand we will consider extending this to the Workshop day and Dev sprints as well.

PyCon India 2023 takes the experience of the attendees at the conference very seriously. We are committed to providing a positive, harassment-free conference experience for every participant, irrespective of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, etc. We hope the spirit of the Python community will transcend to create a harmonious experience. We have a strong Code of Conduct to set the right expectations and a Reporting Guide to effectively handle any issue that might arise. Our team will be available always to help you and assist you in feeling safe during the duration of the event.

You may want to bring a companion/caregiver with you who will not be attending the conference. They may just accompany you because you are traveling from afar or you have a young kid for whom you would prefer your caregiver. In such essential cases, please let the team know by providing the necessary information in the accommodation form. We will try our best to accommodate your request.

We will be providing water bottles at the venue. However, we request you all to bring your own water bottles to help us reduce plastic waste.

PyCon India 2023 is the perfect place to get started with contributing to open-source projects. We are organizing DevSprints on 2nd October 2023.

What are DevSprints?

Devsprints are a whole-day event organized at PyCon India 2023 to promote open-source contribution and bring more people into the open-source community.

Are you interested in making your first open-source contribution? Or are you a seasoned contributor looking to help out others? Then Devsprints is the place for you! At Devsprints, active contributors of open-source projects are there to guide you through the process of making your very first open-source contribution. Right from setting up the build environments, to developing and testing code, to submitting patches for bugs and features. If you are stuck anywhere, the mentors and your fellow contributors will be right there to help you figure out issues and resolve them as best as they can! Many participants have started their open-source journey at PyCon India DevSprints and have gone on to become regular contributors to various open-source projects.

Who can participate?

You! Whether you're a seasoned contributor or just starting, the DevSprints at PyCon India 2023 are the perfect opportunity to get to work. Our mentors will be on hand to provide instant help whenever you need it, so you can keep moving forward. It is a great opportunity to get accustomed to the ways of the open-source and contribute to the projects you love.

What good is a tech conference without getting your hands dirty writing some code?

When and Where?

After the conference, we will be organizing DevSprints on 2nd October 2023. The DevSprints will be held at Phenom People Pvt Ltd, Whitefield, Kondapur.

The timings for the DevSprints will be from 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How to participate?

You do not need any additional tickets to participate in the Devsprints. Any person with a valid Conference ticket is free to attend devsprints. However, the capacity of the venue is limited. Entry will be permitted on a first come first serve basis at the Venue.

Looking for new Contributors for your project?

If you're a contributor or maintainer of an open-source project, we invite you to mentor your project in the PyCon India 2023 DevSprints. Ideally, you should have a history with the project through previous code commits. You will help new contributors set up their development environment, list out good first issues that new contributors can easily get started with, and guide folks on any problems they face during the event.

How to add your Project?

You can head over to Devsprints CFP and submit your proposal.

Any maintainer is welcome to add a project. There will be no shortlisting of projects. We are using the CFP platform to make it easier to manage and keep the projects in one place.

If you have any questions regarding the dev sprints, be sure to reach out to us on Zulip over on the #2023/devsprints stream!

Credits: The content of this blog was inspired by

• What's different at this year's PyCon India 2020 DevSprints
• Understanding Devsprints
• PyCon India Devsprints 2023

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Rezoomex is building a community of ethical software professionals in India. Members of this community convert their most valuable asset - their resumes to NFTs which are unique and immutable. Each NFT holder gets a cool looking avatar and Caliber$ tokens. NFT holders can stake their tokens on other deserving professionals- thus building a reputation system. Earnings on this marketplace are based on smart contracts. NFT holders share their earnings with those who have staked their caliber on them.

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The PyCon India 2023 team is very excited to invite you to our city for this year's conference.

Welcome to Hyderabad!

After a long wait of three years, PyCon India is back as an in-person conference, and we are excited to announce that the conference will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) in the beautiful city of Hyderabad, also known as the city of Nizams.

We are working hard to make this conference a memorable one for you. We are also working on a lot of exciting things for the conference, and we will be announcing them soon.

Academic Partner: Blackbucks-JNTUH CEFT

We are also excited to announce that we have partnered with "Blackbucks-JNTUH CEFT" as our academic partner for PyCon India 2023. This Center of Excellence for Emerging Technologies(CEFT) is a joint initiative of Blackbucks and JNTUH to promote research and innovation in the field of emerging technologies.

How to reach the venue?

The venue is located in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad. The nearest metro stations are KPHB Colony and JNTU College Metro Stations, which are just 1.5 km away from the venue. The nearest railway station is Hitech City Railway Station, which is around 5 km away from the venue. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which is 40 km away from the venue.

For more details, you can read our Travel Guide.

Update: DevSprints Venue - Phenom People Pvt Ltd

After the conference, we will be organizing DevSprints on 2nd October 2023. The DevSprints will be held at Phenom People Pvt Ltd, Whitefield, Kondapur.

Accommodation

We are working on getting the best deals for you. We will be announcing the details soon.

In the meantime, if you would like to share accommodations with your fellow attendees, feel free to start a discussion on the wg/accommodation Stream on Zulip

Important Dates

• Conference Dates: 29th September - 2nd October 2023
• Venue Map: https://goo.gl/maps/g7oR6n8a4zu6jeyu9

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Avoma is a revenue intelligence company that helps customer-facing teams capture important customer information, before, during, and after important meetings. Its AI-powered technology automatically records all meetings, generates transcripts and summarized notes, and provides actionable insights that can be synced directly to CRM. This helps teams shorten sales cycles, delight more customers, and improve their overall performance.

Avoma was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced engineers and product managers who were frustrated with the way meetings were run in their previous jobs. They believe that meetings should be a productive and efficient way to collaborate and make decisions, and they set out to build a product that would make that happen.

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PyCon India 2023 is not just about code and technology. It's about creating an atmosphere where all attendees can learn, collaborate, and grow together.

PyCon India 2023 welcomes everyone and is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, neurotype, race, religion, political opinion, culture, or employment.

We don’t tolerate harassment, exclusionary or offensive behaviour of any kind. This includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Why a Code of Conduct Matters

The CoC isn't just a set of rules; it's a commitment to fostering an environment where every everyone can learn, collaborate, discuss, and grow together without any fear of discrimination, harassment, or disrespect. It's our commitment to maintaining a safe space where diversity is celebrated, and all voices are valued.

So, when you attend PyCon India 2023, remember that the Code of Conduct isn't just a formality. It's a collective promise to make our event an enriching experience for everyone.

The Code of Conduct applies to speakers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers at the venue of the PyCon India 2023 Conference, pre-event & post-event informal gatherings, related online forums, and all conference-related events organized by PyCon India.

Please read our complete Code of Conduct.

Being Respectful and Reporting Incidents

As a member of the PyCon India 2023 community, to make the event a friendly and delightful experience for everyone, one should:

• Be kind, sensitive, understanding t and respectful to other attendees.
• Listen with empathy when someone has a different perspective.
• Talk to the volunteers if you see something inappropriate or feel something is wrong.
• All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people from many different backgrounds.
• Do not insult or put down attendees or engage in any action that violates the open, welcoming, and sharing spirit of - the conference.

If you are being harassed or notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please reach out to us at coc@in.pycon.org before, during, or after the conference.

Feel free to contact a conference volunteer to report any such incidents. Volunteers will be wearing "PyCon India Volunteer" badges.

The Code of Conduct Committee

If you are unable to locate a conference volunteer or would prefer to report directly to the Code of Conduct Committee, please feel free to contact any of the following committee members. The Help desk can assist you in finding them at the venue:

• Nivesh Krishna (CoC Chair)
  • Code of Conduct Workgroup
  • vniveshkrishna.98 at gmail dot com
• Vandana PV (Diversity & Inclusion Chair)
  • Diversity Workgroup
  • pv.vandana29 at gmail dot com
• Amritha Madam
  • Communications Workgroup
  • madamamritha at gmail dot com
• Bhanu K
  • R&D initiatives Workgroup
  • talk2kish at gmail dot com
• Kalyan Prasad
  • Co-Conference Chair
  • kalyan.prsd at gmail dot com
• Snehith Allamraju
  • Co-Conference Chair
  • snehith_allamraju_2019 at cba dot isb dot edu
• Sanchit Balchandani
  • Conference Chair
  • balchandani.sanchit at gmail dot com

Join Us in Upholding the CoC

As we gear up for PyCon India 2023, we invite all the speakers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers to uphold the principles of our Code of Conduct. By doing so, we contribute to an event that reflects the best of the Python community – a place of collaboration, support, and growth. Let's ensure that PyCon India remains a hub of innovation and learning, where everyone's contribution is respected and valued.

As the anticipation for PyCon India 2023 builds, so does the excitement of connecting with fellow Python enthusiasts and sharing our passions.

Birds of a Feather (BoF) Sessions: Embracing Open Discussions

Much like the vibrant diversity of bird species, PyCon India showcases the beauty of 'Birds of a Feather' – where Python enthusiasts from various backgrounds gather to discuss their common passions or interests without a pre-planned agenda. BoFs are a space to exchange ideas, share personal experiences, and learn from one another in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. They provide a platform for lighthearted discussions and deep dives into technical subjects alike.

BoF sessions last an hour and are a delightful mix of seriousness and fun. BoFs can be serious, and a great way to gather the people from the community in a common space to deep dive on a topic, but they can also bring opportunities to learn while having a lot of fun! At this year's conference, we will be having a specially planned BoF on Python IDE’s.

If you're passionate about something you like to share and explore with the community, why not propose a BoF session? As a moderator, you'll guide the discussion, ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

Propose a Birds of a Feather Session now!!

**Please include a brief description of the BoF and potential panelists in your proposal.

• BoF Session CFP closes: 19th August 2023

Poster Presentation Sessions: Visualizing Ideas, Fostering Connections

Are you excited about showcasing a Python project, idea, or concept?

PyCon India 2023 is bringing you a creative avenue for just that with Poster Presentation sessions. These sessions are a canvas for creativity, covering everything from hardware projects to niche topics.

PyCon India 2023 will be having a Poster Presentation session on both conference days in the second half - Between the second and third Keynote. During the poster presentation session, you will be provided with a poster board that can hold an A0 size poster, and a table to place your laptop, for demos. Conference attendees interested in your topic will stop by, during which you can give them a brief presentation/demo.

What makes a good poster?

Here are a few tips for creating the poster:

• Ensure that you select a good title. Conference attendees will use it to determine which posters to attend.
• While textual representation is good, graphical representation will attract more eyes
• Make sure the contents are properly sized and spaced in the poster so that it is viewable from decent distance
• Provoke the reader's curiosity which will open up space for further discussions
• Provide links for the attendees to know more about the topic and connect with you / the community

You can check the poster proposals from other conferences:

• PyCon India 2019
• PyCon US 2019
• PySangamam 2018

Submit your poster proposal now and join us at PyCon India 2023 to ignite discussions and connect with a community of like-minded individuals!

Here are some important dates you should remember:

• Poster CFP closes: 19th August 2023
• Selected posters announce: 4th September 2023
• Draft posters to be submitted On: 18th September 2023
• Posters will be presented on: 30th September and 1st October, 2023

Fostering the Community: PyCon India 2023

PyCon India isn't just a conference; it's a gathering of minds eager to learn, share, and grow together. Whether you're passionate about leading a BoF discussion or presenting a captivating poster, your participation contributes to the vibrancy of the Python community. PyCon India 2023 is a platform to engage, discuss, and explore freely – lets make this a memorable and enriching experience for everyone.

Dr. Shailesh Kumar is currently the Chief Data Scientist at the Centre of Excellence in AI/ML, Reliance Jio. He has published over 20 international papers and book chapters and holds more than 20 patents in AI/ML. He was recognized as one of the top 10 data scientists in India in 2015 by Analytics India Magazine.

Dr. Shailesh Kumar was formerly the Vice President at Ola Cabs where he worked on several computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and optimization issues in fleet management. He was also the Chief Scientist and Co- Founder of Third Leap – an EdTech startup that uses AI to create personalized math guides. Prior to this, Dr. Kumar worked at Google on a variety of products at Google involving Information Retrieval, Enterprise Search, Legal E-Discovery, Natural Language Understanding (Phrase Discovery, Word Sense Disambiguation), Computer Vision, Knowledge Graph Mining, Conversation Modelling, and Deep Learning on Text and Vision. His experience of creating AI based solutions ranges comprises multiple domains including finance, remote sensing, retail, knowledge graph, conversational computing and computer vision."

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After having a career as a Data Scientist and Developer Advocate, Cheuk dedicated her work into the open-source community. She has co-founded Humble Data, a beginner Python workshop that has been happening around the world.

Cheuk also contributes to multiple Open Source libraries like Hypothesis, Pytest, Pandas, Jupyter Notebook and Django. She has served the EuroPython Society board for two years and is now a fellow and director of the Python Software Foundation.

You can also find her on:
GitHub: https://github.com/Cheukting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheukting-ho
Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@cheukting_ho
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheukting_ho
Website: https://cheuk.dev

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Rushabh Mehta works with a passionate team at Frappe and the ERPNext community, revolutionizing business software with high-quality, free, and open-source tools like ERPNext. Frappe is a democratic company with over 60 world-class engineers and consultants, producing various open-source software and platforms.

He actively contributes to FOSS United, promoting Free and Open Source Software in India. FOSS United brings together diverse participants through events and platforms.

In his 20-year career, he primarily worked as an engineer, creating Frappe Framework.

Check out his projects and contributions at erpnext.com, frappe.io, fossunited.org, frappeframework.com, github.com/rmehta

You can also find him on:
GitHub: https://github.com/rmehta
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushabhmehta1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rushabh_mehta
Website: https://frappe.io

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LlamaIndex serves as a crucial connector between Large Language Models (LLMs) and your private data sources. This enables you to leverage the capabilities of LLMs to design custom applications. From building intuitive Q&A systems and dynamic chatbots to sophisticated data agents, LlamaIndex ensures everything aligns perfectly with your specific data.

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PyCon India 2023 is introducing a novel initiative through its Contributor tickets, embodying the spirit of community and collaboration. Open to all, these tickets serve as a means for individuals to not only participate in the current conference but also to contribute to the sustainability and inclusivity of future editions. By purchasing a Contributor ticket, attendees secure their place for two enriching days of the conference.

This innovative approach holds a dual purpose:

• First, by investing in a Contributor ticket, attendees directly aid the conference organizers in sponsoring tickets for those who might otherwise be unable to attend due to financial constraints.
• Second, these contributions facilitate the provision of discounted tickets to students, nurturing the next generation of Python enthusiasts.

The PyCon India Contributor tickets stand as a testament to the community's dedication to knowledge-sharing, accessibility, and the fortification of PyCon India's legacy for years to come.

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Innovaccer Inc. is the data platform that accelerates innovation. The Innovaccer platform unifies patient data across systems and care settings, and empowers healthcare organizations with scalable, modern applications that improve clinical, financial, operational, and experiential outcomes. Innovaccer’s EHR-agnostic solutions have been deployed across more than 1,600 hospitals and clinics in the US, enabling care delivery transformation for more than 96,000 clinicians, and helping providers work collaboratively with payers and life sciences companies. Innovaccer has helped its customers unify health records for more than 54 million people and generate over $1 billion in cumulative cost savings. The Innovaccer platform is the #1 rated Best-in-KLAS data and analytics platform by KLAS, and the #1 rated population health technology platform by Black Book. For more information, please visit innovaccer.com.

Website Link: https://innovaccer.com/

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HappyFox provides an AI-powered customer support platform that encompasses chatbot and workflow automation capabilities, enabling businesses to deliver exceptional and world-class support services to their customers.

Website Link: https://happyfox.com

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Neo4j Graph Database is a leading database for developing applications that utilize data relationships. Key benefits include fast performance, massive scalability, developer productivity, and operational trust. It enables insights from data that other databases can't, scaling for high-throughput and maintaining elasticity. The data model is intuitive, fostering rapid application development. Neo4j's ACID compliance ensures transactional integrity, and its security is designed for the graph. Databases can be deployed across various clouds or via AuraDB. Top use cases include fraud detection, real-time recommendations, bill of materials, track & trace, and network & IT ops. Additionally, Neo4j Graph Data Science offers a platform for graph analytics and machine learning at scale. Learn more with GraphAcademy's free courses.

Website Link: http://neo4j.com/

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Marcelo is an open-source developer who has made significant contributions to the FastAPI community. He maintains Starlette, a critical dependency of FastAPI, and Uvicorn, a high-performance web server that powers FastAPI applications. His invaluable contributions led to his hiring as a senior software engineer by Pydantic, a widely used library for data validation and serialization. Apart from software development, Marcelo enjoys fitness, soccer, dancing, and photography. He's a well-rounded individual who's always eager to learn and grow.

You can also find him on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcelotryle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcelotryle/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelotryle/

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Jessica Greene is a self-taught slash community-taught Software Engineer, with a diverse background that includes film, television, and specialty coffee roasting. In 2017, she made the pivotal decision to retrain and add programming to her skill set, leading her to join the team at Ecosia in 2018. In her role, she leverages her Python and Golang skills to build and operate APIs, perform data analysis, and develop features that inspire users to make more climate-focused choices, thereby contributing to Ecosia's mission of global tree planting and a better planet.

Passionate about fostering diversity and inclusivity in tech, Jessica has been co-organizing PyLadies Berlin since 2018. She orchestrates events, workshops, and talks, and provides mentorship to other programmers. Recently, she joined the Python Software Foundation's Code of Conduct Work Group to further support the global community.

When she's not coding or at community events, Jessica enjoys reading, building Lego kits, knitting, dog-sitting, and exploring new aspects of software engineering.

You can also find her on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica0greene/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepypioneer
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@sleepypioneer

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Hello Hello Pythonistas!!!

Are you all ready to witness the largest gathering of Pythonistas in India?

The largest gathering of Pythonistas in India, PyCon India is back. The 14th PyCon India will be held offline 29 Sept - 02 Oct in Hyderabad. So, whether you're someone who is submitting a presentation idea for the first time or you want to share what you have been working on with Python for a while or just want to share your tales with Python, this is the place for you. Your moment to shine has come!

We're excited to see beginning, intermediate, and advanced proposals on a range of topics from speakers with varying experience and skillsets. You don't have to be a veteran speaker to submit a proposal. We are seeking people of all backgrounds to help our conference be really diverse.

Why should you speak at PyCon India?

1. Get a chance to contribute to the Python community
2. Share your Experiences and Perspectives with a Diverse Audience
3. Receive valuable feedback & network with Python Experts
4. Foster Innovation & Inspire others!

Now that we have understood why one should submit a CFP, let's quickly dive into the things to keep in mind when drafting your CFP. We will discuss how to submit your CFP and provide some steps for new speakers to take the stage at PyCon India.

• Keep track of the Deadlines: Keep an eye on the deadline so that you don't forget on missing to submit the proposal. Start preparing now and avoid the last-minute hassle.

• Craft an Engaging CFP: Submitting a compelling CFP is crucial to capture the attention of the PyCon selection committee. Here are some tips to make your CFP stand out.

  • Knowing the CFP requirements: Go to the PyCon India CFP Platform and read up on the CFP guidelines & categories. Pay attention to the topic categories, formatting specifications, and submission dates.

  • Choosing a Topic: If this is your first time speaking and you're unsure about what to talk about, you can choose any interesting project you've worked on, such as an intriguing Python project you built or your experience using Python to solve a difficult problem.

  • Choose a captivating title: Your title is the first thing that will get noticed by the PyCon India committee and the audience. It's your elevator pitch hence make sure to create a concise and attention-grabbing title that accurately represents the content of your talk.

  • Define your target audience: Clearly define your talk's intended audience, whether it's novices, intermediate developers, or domain specialists.

  • Outline the talk's objectives: Clearly outline what participants can expect from your session and what they will learn from attending your talk. Describe the issue you intend to address and the potential solutions or insights you intend to provide.

  • Provide an outline or structure: Give a brief overview of the talk's structure, including the key points or sections you will cover. This helps in demonstrating a well-organized presentation.

  • Be authentic: Share real life practical examples, use cases, or projects that demonstrate the application of the concepts you plan to discuss. This helps the reviewers see the tangible benefits of your talk. Try to include personal experiences in order to connect with the audience.

  • Iterate and seek feedback: Before submitting your CFP, seek feedback from your colleagues or friends. Incorporate their suggestions and iterate on your proposal to make it stronger.

  You can find some of the previous conferences at https://in.pycon.org/cfp

• Practice and Refine Your Talk: Once your proposal gets accepted, it's time to prepare and practice your talk. Follow these steps to deliver an impactful presentation.

  • Outline your talk: Create a detailed outline of your talk, including a logical flow of ideas and supporting examples.

  • Engaging Presentation: During your presentation, make an effort to engage with your audience. Encourage questions, facilitate discussions, and create interactive moments to foster a dynamic and enriching experience for attendees. Consider incorporating multimedia elements, such as visuals, live demonstrations, or case studies, to enhance audience engagement. Remember, the more interactive and valuable your presentation is, the more memorable it will be for the audience.

  • Rehearse your talk: Practice your presentation repeatedly, paying attention to your timing, body language, and vocal delivery. Consider recording yourself or rehearsing in front of friends or colleagues to receive feedback and make necessary improvements.

We hope this article helps you in taking your first step towards successfully submitting your CFP. It's time to submit your CFP and step beyond your comfort zone!! We can't wait to see you take the stage at PyCon India!!!

For any other questions, feel free to reach out to us on Zulip

PyCon India is a grass-roots, volunteer-driven conference. What that means is every year for the past 14 years, Python communities across the nation have come together to help plan, organize, manage, and run the conference. The conference is operated entirely by volunteers from planning to finding the speakers to managing call for proposals to handling the mega event successfully without fail.

Things to Know Before Volunteering

Before you dive into the exciting world of volunteering for PyCon India 2023, here are some important points to keep in mind:

• Volunteering requires a significant amount of time and effort. Some tasks, such as running outreach and social media, building content, and finding speakers, demand more commitment than others. Make sure you can allocate sufficient time to your volunteering efforts.

• While volunteering, you may be occupied with tasks during conference sessions, which means you might miss attending those sessions. Being available to assist others is crucial. Plan your conference schedule accordingly.

• Volunteering does not provide free access to the event. At PyCon India, everyone, including organizers, needs to purchase a ticket. We volunteer because we are passionate about the Python programming language and the community, and we want to contribute to making this event exceptional.

Benefits of Volunteering

You might be wondering what you'll gain from helping us make the conference better. Besides having a say in the conference's decisions and direction, there are numerous benefits to volunteering:

• Networking: You'll have the opportunity to meet exceptional individuals, including recognized experts in their fields. Additionally, you'll interact with Python enthusiasts, developers, and contributors to various open-source communities. This networking can provide valuable insights and foster new collaborations.

• Practical Experience: Volunteering at PyCon India offers hands-on experience in event management, teamwork, and the open-source development ecosystem. You'll gain insights into large-scale, real-life projects and become a vital part of the machinery behind community events. Working alongside talented individuals can provide invaluable learning opportunities.

What's Expected from Conference Volunteers

All aspects of the conference are managed by volunteers. You can choose to contribute to various workgroups, including:

Review

• Chair: Soumendra
• Shadow: TBA
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/381471-wg.2Freview

Technology

• Chair: Bharat Saraswat
• Shadow: Priyanshu Krishnan
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/226092-wg.2Ftechnology

Platform

• Chair: Ananyo Maiti
• Shadow: Shashank Kumar
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/226092-wg.2Ftechnology

Promotions/Communications

• Chair: Bhushan Kapkar
• Shadow: Amritha Madam
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/236702-wg.2Fcommunications

Mentorship

• Chair: Gajendra Deshpande
• Shadow: TBA
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/245487-wg.2Fmentorship

Diversity

• Chair: TBA
• Shadow: TBA
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/247766-wg.2Fdiversity

Design

• Chair: Aravind Sekar
• Shadow: Mehboob Subuhani
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/226098-wg.2Fdesign

Content

• Chair: Nikhil Maan
• Shadow: Jahnavi J
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/246476-wg.2Fcontent

Sponsorship

• Chair: Snehith Allamraju
• Shadow: Abhishek Mishra

R&D (brainstorm new ideas like: poster presentation, digital swags)

• Chair: Bhanu K
• Shadow: Pradhvan Bisht
• Zulip Stream: https://pyconindia.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/389199-wg.2Fr.26d

Finance & Tickets

• Chair: Ramanathan Ramakrishnamoorthy

Code of Conduct

• Chair: Bhanu K

There are no specific requirements for volunteers. Contributions that enhance any area of the conference are welcome. If you need assistance with your work, feel free to reach out to any of us at our Zulip channel.

Workgroup leaders and volunteers hold weekly meetings to discuss progress and ensure everyone is on the same page.

Getting Started with Volunteering

Now that you understand what it means to volunteer and the impact you can make, follow these steps to get started:

1. Fill out our Volunteer form to let our team know you're interested in helping out. The leads from your chosen workgroup will reach out to you.

2. Join the mailing list to stay updated on all conference happenings, discussions, and progress.

3. Join our Zulip channel and follow the workgroups you'd like to contribute to. This is where you can connect with other volunteers, discuss ideas, and share your work.

4. Proactively "Watch" the following GitHub repositories to stay up-to-date with task progress and contribute where you can:

   • Conference task tracking
   • PyCon 2023 Website
   • PyCon Blog
   • Our CFP software, Junction

Weekly Check-in Call Details, feel free to join

• Weekly check-in calls happen every week online on Thursday at 8:00 pm IST.
• Download the calendar invite here.
• Join the call via Jitsi using the following link: Jitsi Link

Additional Volunteering FAQs

1. Where can I contribute?

   • Review the list of Zulip workstreams for different WorkGroups (WGs) here.

2. How many WGs can I contribute to?

   • If it's your first time, try to focus on no more than two WGs.

3. What are the roles and responsibilities of a volunteer?

   • As a volunteer, your roles and responsibilities may vary depending on the workgroup you choose. Each workgroup has specific tasks and goals.

4. When should I get started?

   • Join your interested workgroups and be patient. Workgroups kick off their tasks at different times, so keep an eye out for updates.

5. What is the conference format?

   • The conference spans four days, including one day of workshops, two days of conference sessions, and a final day dedicated to devsprints.

6. When is the conference?

   • The conference will take place from September 29 to October 2. Workshops will be held on September 29, conference sessions on September 30 and October 1, and devsprints on October 2.

7. Do I need to still buy a ticket if I volunteer?

   • Yes. PyCon India is a conference built for the community, by the community. Everyone from the speakers to volunteers, to even the organizers have to pay for their own tickets to attend the conference. Nobody makes a dime during the whole event. All proceedings from the ticket sales go towards making the conference even better for everyone.

   • Here is a beautiful article by Jesse Noller about the same http://jessenoller.com/blog/2011/05/25/pycon-everybody-pays.

Feel free to explore the various workgroups and their specific responsibilities. Additionally, we expect all volunteers to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which promotes a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants. Further details on the Code of Conduct can be found on our conference website.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to the mailing list. Ensure to check the mailing list archives for previous discussions before posting.

Happy volunteering!

Credits: Parts of the article were inspired by:

• Wanna help make PyCon India even more amazing? Join the team!
• Volunteering for PyCon India 2019, PyCon India 2019
• Volunteering for PyCon India, PyCon India 2015
• Become A Volunteer, PyCon Hyderabad 2018
• Volunteer at PyCon AU, PyCon AU 2019