PyData NYC Extracurricular Activities

Code Duels

PyData NYC will host extracurricular events and sessions for conference attendees. For those interested, we will be offering:

Code Duels returns to PyData NYC for the second year in a row! This year, we have a friendly competition with three game modes:

In Code Golf, users will compete to solve Python-related problems in the shortest number of characters (your solutions can be edited/shortened throughout the conference).

In our original Code Duels, users will go head-to-head in a 1v1 coding competition: first player to solve a randomly decided problem wins.

The third game mode, Code Duos, puts a twist on this: teams of 2 players each will face off to solve a problem, but each team member can only write one line of code in the solution per turn.

Fireside Chats

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a casual conversation with our leading experts — the Keynote Speakers. Our fireside chats are a great way to learn about the latest trends and insights in the industry and to get to know our keynote speakers on a more personal level. Here's what you can expect:

  • A relaxed atmosphere

  • Engaging and thought-provoking conversations

  • The opportunity to learn from experts in the field

  • A chance to ask questions and get your answers

Our fireside chats are open to everyone, so don't miss out on this chance to learn from the best!

Lightning Talks - Thursday, 1:25pm in Central Park West

A PyData NYC tradition — This event features fast-paced 5-minute talks by conference attendees.

Sign up to talk on the 5th floor at the NumFOCUS booth Thursday morning before lunch. Limited slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Want to know more about what to expect? Jessica Garson has written up some great advice on how to prepare and make the most of it! https://dev.to/jessicagarson/how-giving-lightning-talks-helped-me-gain-technical-confidence–2omm

No previous knowledge is expected; all levels are welcome, first time speakers are encouraged!

Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions

Suggest a BoF Session

In an effort to increase the opportunities for community building, PyData NYC emphasizes birds of a feather (BoFs) sessions. These sessions usually include short presentations by a panel and a moderator with the bulk of the time spent opening up the discussion to everyone in attendance. BoF topics can be of general interest, such as state-of-the-project BoFs, or based on the themes of the conference and the mini-symposia topics.

We would like to solicit the community for ideas and organizers for BoF topics. Please include a small description of the BoF, possible panelists, and whether you would be willing to moderate.