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<h2>Tickets now on sale for North Bay Python 2017</h2>

<ul>

  <li><a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/tickets">Tickets</a> are available at a discount until Friday, October 20.</li>

  <li><a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/attend/hotels">Hotel rooms</a> are available at a discount until Wednesday, November 1.</li>

  <li><a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/attend/tshirts">T-shirts</a> can be ordered until Tuesday, November 7.</li>

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<p>Can't afford a ticket? Please email <a href="mailto:spam@northbaypython.org">spam@northbaypython.org</a>. We'll enthusiastically waive ticket fees for people who ask.</p>

<p>Need to get approval from your manager to attend North Bay Python 2017? We've outlined the <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/attend/business-case">business case</a> to make it clear that North Bay Python is a wise investment.</p>

<p>We've prepared a basic <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/about/petaluma">travel guide</a> with lodging and travel information. This resource will grow to include local restaurants and other amenities.</p>

<p>Currently we're reviewing 117 proposals from 82 people interested in speaking at North Bay Python 2017. We are grateful to the communities and individuals for: sharing the news, encouraging others, mentoring prospective speakers, crafting proposals, and reviewing those proposals.</p>

<p>Our inaugural event is going to have a fantastic program. We can't wait to announce our keynote speakers and program schedule!</p>

<p><a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/tickets">Buy tickets</a> and <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/attend/hotels">book hotel rooms</a> soon to get the best rates.</p>

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<h2>Reflecting the Bay in the North Bay Python 2017 speaker lineup</h2>

<p><span class="date">Wednesday, August 30, 2017</span>&mdash;The organizing team wants North Bay Python to reflect the demographics of the world around us, including the speaker lineup. We are working to make that happen, and we could use your help.</p>