Thursday 1:20 PM–2:00 PM in Belasco (#6203), Jacobs (#6110)

Unconference Track

You!

Audience level:
Novice

Description

In this two-room, two-day track, the conference is generated by YOU! The schedule for this event will be developed on-site and continue to evolve throughout the event. Bring your ideas for discussion topics or form breakout groups ad hoc. These are similar to Birds of a Feather rooms hosted at previous PyData events.

Abstract

What's an "unconference"?

PyData NYC draws open source scientific computing enthusiasts from across industries and experience levels. Often the most valuable parts of a conference are the informal conversations that happen between people in different teams or roles or industries, who don’t normally work together. People get to know each other, exchange knowledge, and build trust.

The unconference format encourages and prioritizes these interpersonal interactions this by providing just enough structure to communicate what is happening and where (encouraging broad participation), however, the agenda is driven by participant interest and topic relevance. In this two-room, two-day track, the conference is generated by YOU!

How should I prepare for the unconference?

You do not need to prepare, regardless of whether you are leading or attending a session. If you get an idea the day of the event, put it on the day's agenda. We will have volunteers to help you find space to have discussions and foster interactions, but feel free to be spontaneous and creative.

How do I sign up to lead a session?

There is no advance sign-up, and anyone can lead (or co-lead) a session. When you get on-site at the conference, write down your ideas as they come to you. A volunteer will help you find a spot on the schedule to post them.

Do I have to choose between attending the conference or the unconference?

No, these are parallel tracks that are intended to supplement one another. You have access to both as part of your PyData NYC ticket. Feel free to move back and forth between the two.

What is the Law of 2 Feet?

“If you aren’t contributing or learning or having fun where you are now, use your two feet.”

Is this recorded?

No. Feel free to write up and share key discussion points with the conference volunteers who will be documenting this event in other ways.

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