PyConDC2004/Feedback¶
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Wednesday¶
More than 5 minutes are needed to switch rooms
Parallel food lines necessary
“I’m sick; no place to take a nap”
A bookstore would be nice
Lightning talks should have had more publicity
Label talk locations more clearly
Stay on schedule
People talking close to auditoriums; should close the doors
Ballroom too hot
Gripes: poor audio; flickering projector; rooms too hot; not enough room (not all seats being filled).
Thursday¶
Point to papers from pycon.org
Rate talks: beginners, intermediate, advanced
Temperatures too warm
Difficult to read bulletin board for open space; too disorganized
Print small daily schedules that fit in back of badge holder
Food: more of: veggie options, water, coffee, cookies
Friday¶
Have speakers immediately leave, going to a breakout room where discussions can continue
Make Open Space available after 5PM
Possibly have lunch tickets to restaurants downstairs
Summary form¶
Dim lights in ballroom
Have a teenagers track (at reduced cost)
Have white or black T-shirts, not flesh-coloured
There were a few calls to ensure that speakers can present well by previewing their talks, or making them practice it.
Sessions chairs *must* keep on time so talks are in sync
Blanks on name badges to write interests
Warn registrants that e-mail address is on badge
Hotel survey¶
Question as posed: “Assuming you attend next year, would you stay at a hotel with other PyCon attendees if we can coordinate a bulk room discount? Y/N” “If yes, what is your nightly room budget?”