5/30/2018

PyCon Taiwan 2018 Prior Notification

(English version is available after Chinese version)

台灣 Python 年會將在 6/1 揭開序幕,很高興能在 PyConTW 2018 看到你! 我們特別整理了一些實用資訊,敬請詳細閱讀:

交通資訊

年會場地位於中央研究院人文社會科學館(台北市南港區研究院路二段 128 號),詳細位置可以參考 PyConTW2018官方網站中研院院區圖

交通車

會議當天早上 8:00 到 8:50 之間提供交通車到達會場,請在捷運南港展覽館站一號出口前的巴士站搭車。

報到

6/1 開始報到時間是 08:10,在到達會場後,連上年會現場的 WiFi,即可於「PyConTW Pass」App 按下報到按鈕,完成報到。

請透過 https://ccip.pycon.tw/ 連結下載、啟動 PyConTW Pass,可參考安裝示範影片

報到櫃台在三樓,請依照工作人員指引,再接續前往迎賓袋領取攤位。請注意:迎賓袋內有您的識別證,必須領取並且配戴後才能進入會議廳內。

若您「無法按下 App 的報到按鈕」或「無法成功安裝 PyConTW 通關」,請向三樓報到櫃台出示 KKTIX QR Code 進行報到並同時領取迎賓袋。

活動

大會議程

請參考: https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/schedule/

閃電秀(Lightning Talks)

閃電秀在會議第二天 6 / 2 的 15:30 ~ 16:30,是每個演講包含設置投影片僅限五分鐘的刺激活動。如果要報名閃電秀,請在註冊櫃檯旁邊走道的白板區上的「閃電秀」區域寫下你的講題與姓名。

開放空間(Open Space)

今年我們將舉辦開放空間活動,開放空間和一般議程平行進行。開放空間的時程是由會眾自己決定的,請參考註冊櫃檯旁邊的開放空間看板。如果您想自己舉辦一個開放空間,您可以使用迎賓袋裡面的開放空間小卡,並釘在開放空間看板上。詳細資訊請參考 https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/open-spaces/

大地遊戲:集點抽書

持 App 至各攤位提供您的 QR code,經攤位主認證掃描後,即視為完成戳章集點。蒐集各攤位認證戳章後可獲得 Day 2 Lighting Talk 時抽獎贈書資格,共有 Effective Python 等十本好書等著送給您!掃描自己的 QR code 開始參與遊戲:https://game.pycon.tw/

衝刺開發(Sprint)

衝刺開發舉辦在 6 / 3,也就是大會的隔天,地點在資策會科技服務大樓(詳細資訊請參考 https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/sprints/ )。當天將會有專案領導人帶著他們專案待解決的問題、待開發的功能來現場分享與解說。你可以選擇加入自己喜歡的專案,或是帶著自己的專案和大家分享!

Job Fair

這是一個專門為 Python 工程師而設的就業博覽會。Job Fair 雖不會安排任何議程但開放廠商在台上自我介紹,會眾可以趁此時與現場的廠商交流、投屨歷,廠商也會藉此時宣傳自己徵才的需求。對於想找工作的會眾,我們鼓勵在這時段多與廠商互相交流,也許美好的機會就此出現。

議程線上討論區

食物

會議兩天提供早茶,中餐,點心,歡迎大家盡情享用。

網路

會議當天的 SSID, Password 如下:

  • SSID: PyCon2018 (5G)
  • SSID: PyCon2018_2G
  • 密碼: 12345678

其他注意事項

我們將在活動結束之後開立電子發票,包括個人票與企業票,並寄送至您的 email 信箱。如果對發票有疑問,請來信 organizers@pycon.tw。

最後,也請您務必閱讀並一同遵守 PyCon Taiwan 行為準則,讓大家都能盡情享受年會的開心氛圍,彼此交流、傳承、啟發。


(English version)

PyCon Taiwan 2018 starts on June 1 which is around the corner, and we’re really excited to see you at the conference! We’ve prepared some useful information as the following, please take time and read them carefully:

Transportation

The conference venue is located at Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Academia Sinica (128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei). Please visit PyCon TW 2018's official website or campus map of Academia Sinica for detailed information about the location

Shuttle Bus

To take the conference shuttle bus, please meet at the bus station in front of Exit 1 of MRT Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Station between 8:00 and 8:50.

Registration

Registration time begins at 08:10 on June 1. After arriving the conference venue, please connect to the conference WiFi in order to successfully register through pressing the registration button in “PyCon TW Pass” app.

Please download PyCon TW Pass via link at https://ccip.pycon.tw/, and open it:

Please register at the reception on the 3F and follow the instrcution to collect the goodie bag.

Note that your identification badge is provided inside goodie bag, you’re expected to pick-up and wear your badge while getting into conference rooms.

If the registration button in PyCon TW Pass was not functioning, or if you failed to successfully install PyCon TW Pass, please show your KKTIX registration QR Code to the staffs at the goodie bags booths at either floor, that way you’ll be able to register and pick-up your goodie bag at the same time.

Events

Conference Schedule

Please refer to https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/schedule/

Lightning Talks

Lightning talks session is at 15:30 ~ 16:30 on June 2, which is the second day of the conference. It’s known for its fast-paced nature that allows only 5 minutes for each talk, including setup. If you would like to give a lightning talk, please write down your name and the subject on the whiteboard area for lightning talks near the registration desk.

Open Spaces

Open Spaces are held in parallel with the main conference. The schedule is created just-in-time by the conference attendees, please refer to the Open Spaces board near the registration desk for the actual schedule. If you would like to host an Open Space event, please use an Open Space card found in your goodie bag, fill it and pin it on the Open Space board. Please refer to https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/open-spaces/ for detailed information.

Booth Check-in Game

While checking out the booths, show your QR code in the PyCon TW Pass app to the booth host, you’ll get a stamp after the booth host verified your QR code. By collecting all the stamps from all the booths, you’ll be able to participate the prize draw at the lightning talks session on Day 2, there are ten books to be drawn, including Effective Python etc.

Sprint

The Sprint event is held on June 3, which is the day after the conference, the location is at III Technology Services Building (please refer to https://tw.pycon.org/2018/events/sprints/ for detailed information). During a sprint, project hosts bring their unresolved issues or new features under development and share with everyone. You can join a project of your choice, or bring your own project here!

Job Fair

Job Fair is a career expo for Python developers. During the Job Fair session, our sponsors will take turns introduce themselves on the stage and promote their job openings. For attendees that are looking for a career, this is a great opportunity for you to interact with the sponsors or submit your rèsumè!

Online forum

Food

We’ll provide snacks in the morning and in the afternoon on both conference days. Lunches are provided as well.

Internet

Use the following SSID and Password to connect to the Internet

  • SSID: PyCon2018 (5G)
  • SSID: PyCon2018_2G
  • Password: 12345678

Notice

We will send electronic invoices directly to your email address after the event. Please feel free to contact organizers@pycon.tw if there's any questions.

Finally, please read our Code of Conduct and comply with it, to make sure everyone can enjoy the share of conference and all the cherished moment in PyConTW 2018 with each other.

5/10/2018

前進的路上, 感謝有你同行

"你知道嗎... python.org.tw 是怎樣誕生的?"
"十年前的 Python 社群聚會是怎樣的面貌?"
"哪些公司大力鼓勵員工參加 Python 年會?"
"怎樣取得優惠門票呢?"

為了讓 PyCon Taiwan 創造最大價值,每年籌備團隊總有忙不完的工作,活動支出相當龐大,如何開源節流,把經費花在刀口上,成為核心成員絞盡腦汁的挑戰。

年會的兩大收入來源,分別是門票和贊助。舉辦初期的前兩年,Python 或 PyCon Taiwan 在台灣的知名度還不高,拉贊助肯定是比寫程式、寫文件更令人頭皮發麻的苦差事,我們只能單靠門票 (個人層面的贊助) 來打平活動費用。即使今天 Python 已經打開知名度,我們也沒機會說拉贊助變得容易,壓力依舊很大,因此,歷年的贊助夥伴,每個都來之不易,對籌備團隊或是整個社群而言,都值得我們獻上敬意和感謝。利用這個機會,我來講講幾個小故事。

2002 年左右,有一批人接觸 Python 的緣由,是因為 Zope 關係,這是一套 Web Application Server,以 Python 為底層技術,上頭還演化出 Plone 內容管理系統,Zope 公司對早期的 Python 社群維護也有貢獻,他們是 PyCon 和 Python 基金會的創始資助者,Guido van Rossum 和 Python Labs 團隊曾經在公司裡進行研發。這段歷史 James Tauber 在 2012 基調演講裡有提到。

台灣也有人因為喜愛 Python, Zope, Plone 技術,默默地進行推廣,在 2004 舉辦了 PyZope 研討會,並透過軟體自由協會的幫忙,註冊了 python.org.tw 網域。那時候 Python 在台灣稱不上有知名度,工程師大抵也只在櫃面下用它,這段沒有網頁記錄的黑歷史,幾乎無人再提起或在意了。

到 2008 終於第一次有了文字記錄 (照片都遺失? 好像有座位表?) 的 PycTW 聚會,場地在科技服務大樓,由資策會贊助,採全自助式參與,與會者自行攜帶飲食到場,自行在 wiki 登記講題,講者自行上台,所有人輪流自我介紹。這個活動模式延續到 PycTW 2011,差別在於,聚會當天是個颱風日,現場擠滿近八十位鐵粉。這項成就,催生了 PyCon Taiwan 2012。

時間快轉到 2018 年,搭著人工智慧與金融科技的浪潮,我們有幸邀及玉山金控的贊助,陳昇瑋擔任今年的基調講者,沒人再懷疑 Python 的知名度了,但身為 PyCon Taiwan 的籌備成員,明顯感受到年會要面對不一樣的挑戰,承擔新的期待壓力,我們必須結合更多贊助商和志工的力量,才能把舞台與服務做得更好,簡言之,創造一個良性循環的社群生態系。

PycTW 2011

今年 python.org.tw 網域正式移轉登記在開放文化基金會底下,新的服務商是 Gandi,剛好是 PyCon Taiwan 2018 的白金級贊助商。我們的 Tutorial 和 Sprint 今年獲得資策會數位所的場地贊助,十年後再次回到科技服務大樓。景物依舊,氣象已新。

工程人員交流技術而提昇生產力,促使公司企業關注 Python 技術發展,贊助更多交流活動,我們視之為社群生態系成長的良性循環。因為從業人員需要更即時的技術提昇和突破,參與社群交流是個聰明管道,也是直接觸及人才的最佳場合。感謝 Trend Micro 趨勢科技不但再次成為年會贊助商,更替近百位工程師團購門票進場。當然,也有許多採用 Python 技術的新創公司,員工還不多,但舉家與會不在少數。

這個故事一定要提:有家公司原本會補助員工參加 PyCon 活動,可惜今年臨時取消補助,所有購買企業票的員工集體轉換成個人票,因為他們都在早鳥期完成購票,我們也樂於主動提供優惠。想像一下,參加 PyCon 之類的技術研討會,就是從業人員年度進修的充電大會,多棒的事啊!

以往的早鳥優惠只有限時,今年改為限時又限量,270 張早鳥票大約 8 天售完後,改為邀請制,留給投稿者和通過財務補助審核的朋友,另一個優惠對象是表現突出的工作人員,如果你已決定參加年會,又有興趣擔任志工,可以向籌備人員詢問怎樣做好志工義務,又能享受志工福利。最後就是團購優惠了,這次企業團購流程是試辦性質,希望日後能適用更多場合。

門票數量有限,售票四週後,已剩不到 100 張可以出售,還沒買票的朋友,趕快註冊囉。

4/21/2018

Are You Experienced ?

If you can just get your mind together
Then come on across to me
We'll hold hands, and then we'll watch the sunrise
From the bottom of the sea

But first, are you experienced?
Have you ever been experienced?
Well, I have

        The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Here are my favorite PyCon Taiwan memories. What are yours? Join us!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/taiwan-i/34335055034
PyConTAIWAN2016 Day 1 _AH_3471
Learn Python Zen from the Masters

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycontw/7364528756
KaLUG + Niki
Powered by Volunteers

https://plus.google.com/photos/109466951138657810112/album/5881705071341434225

Be On the Stage, Share Your Experience

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toomore/28051343961
PyConAPAC2015 Taipei, Taiwan / Sigma 35mm / Canon 6D
More than Words

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/28701052041
PyConTaiwan2016_20160603_Day1_229
Something Interesting Happening

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/28163562623
PyConTaiwan2016_20160604_Day2_243
Cozy, Yet Learning Hard

https://plus.google.com/photos/109466951138657810112/albums/5881705071341434225

Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/28673286192
PyConTaiwan2016_20160605_Day3_031
Youngest Speaker, so far

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/28494071970
PyConTaiwan2016_20160605_Day3_168
My Daddy told me Python is Awesome, so Here I Am

https://plus.google.com/photos/109466951138657810112/albums/5881705071341434225

PyCon's Also Couple Friendly, Right?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/34919940760
PyConTW2017-0610-Ho_DSC8225
Don't Worry, You Will Be Senior Like Me Someday

More About PyCon APAC 2014

Let's Do One Thing to Further the Cause of the Next Generation of Python Programmers

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pycon_tw/28673334332
PyConTaiwan2016_20160605_AfterParty_004
Together, We Can Go Far!