OpenSpaces

Thomas Waldmann, EuroPython 2017, Rimini

OpenSpace & EuroPython?

$ py.test
test_os_ep2017.py: FF

What is an OpenSpace?

• open, otherwise unused room / space
• maybe, check first:
  • power, network
  • a projector (try it)
  • chairs, tables

What can you do with it?

• have a specific meeting point and time
• you define the topic
  (should have sth to do with conference topic :)
  • demo, talk, discuss, Q & A
  • about your topic / your project

How to do an OpenSpace?

• announce it on the whiteboard
  behind conference desk (right to Hall 4 entry)
• give:
  • informative topic
  • your name
  • day, time, room name
• be there, on time

Tips for conference orga

• rooms:
  • easy-to-find
  • close-by
  • accessible
• ready-to-use infrastructure:
  • power
  • wifi, network
  • projector, microphone, ...

Tips for conference orga

• program / schedule / map:
  • location of planning whiteboard
  • room names / location
  • "what is it?" in event description
  • have time slots in schedule
  • try to update schedule

OpenSpace & EuroPython!

$ py.test

test_os_ep2017.py: FF....

test_os_ep2018.py: ......