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<h2>Preview the North Bay Python 2017 program schedule</h2>

<p><span class="date">Monday, October 16, 2017</span>&mdash;We've released a preview of the North Bay Python 2017 program, including <a href="/schedule/general-sessions/list">13 of our 20 session speakers</a> and our first of two keynoters: <a href="https://twitter.com/cczona">Carina C. Zona</a>.</p>

<p>Carina is a developer evangelist, advocate, photographer, crocheter, gluten-free baker, and certified sex educator. She is also the founder of <a href="http://www.callbackwomen.com/">CallbackWomen</a>, whose mission is to radically increase gender diversity at the podium of professional programmers' conferences, and has been an organizer and instructor for many other tech nonprofits.</p>

<p>Following on from her talks <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYYfVqtcWQY"><em>Schemas for the Real World</em></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NheE6udjfGI"><em>Consequences of an Insightful Algorithm</em></a>, Carina's keynote will continue her line of critical thinking and explorations of the unexpected cultural effects of our decisions as programmers.</p>

<p>You can now <a href="/schedule/general-sessions/list">read about the North Bay Python 2017 sessions</a> and the overall <a href="/program/events">event schedule</a> on our website.</p>

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

<p><span class="date">Friday, October 6, 2017</span>&mdash;We are excited to announce that <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/tickets">tickets are now on sale</a> for North Bay Python 2017. With just two months until the conference we have a few key dates coming up:</p>

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  <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>

<p>We are <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/program/call-for-proposals">currently seeking talk proposals</a> for our inaugural conference in Petaluma, CA on December 2-3, 2017. The deadline to submit a proposal is September 29, 2017.</p>

<p>This is an opportunity for new and seasoned speakers alike, for students and professionals, for developers and researchers, for managers and hobbyists.</p>

<p>To aid those who are interested in speaking, we are happy to share ideas, help refine proposals, and provide mentorship to prospective speakers.</p>

<p>We're providing that support via email to <a href="mailto:program@northbaypython.org">program@northbaypython.org</a> and <a href="https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23nbpy">chat</a>, as needed and during the twice weekly office hours we host on Wednesdays at 3pm and Fridays at 7pm Pacific. People can tweet at us for help, too.</p>

<p>In order to decrease bias when selecting talks, our <a href="https://2017.northbaypython.org/program/selection-process">proposal scoring process</a> anonymizes speaker details. Accepted speakers receive a free pre-event training. We offer financial aid for speakers on a case-by-case basis.</p>