Cafritz Conference Center
George Washingtion University
March 23-25, 2005
Sprints March 19-22

Please register ASAP.  We need an accurate attendance count in advance to make the proper reservations with the University to accommodate everyone.  And we WANT feedback, so don't be shy about requests for topics, new ideas, and any issues that will get you to the conference. This conference is for you...the users.

Payment Deadlines

The deadline is 12:00 PM Midnight Eastern for each date listed. EST = GMT-5. Please be sure to register in advance so you don't have to worry.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote addresses at DC 2005 will include Python creator Guido van Rossum; Jim Hugunin from Microsoft; and Greg Stein from Google.

Talks

The schedule is now up! The list of presentations will also be linked from here when it is up.

There will again be a significant amount of Open Space to allow for informal and spur-of-the-moment presentations for which no formal submission is required. There will also be several Lightning Talk sessions. These informal sessions are opportunities for those who don't want to make a formal presentation.

Sprint

A pre-convention development sprint will be held on March 19 - March 22, 2005. Some sprint topics have been announced and others are evolving in the wiki. If you have software you would like to move forward in a sprint, please also list that on the Wiki. The PSF is sponsoring the facilities for Sprint at no cost to participate. Donations of $30 or more are appreciated.

Call for Proposals/Papers

The deadline for submitting papers has now passed.
See the Call for Papers.

Wireless Network

Wireless access points will be set up around the conference areas. Feel free to bring your portable wireless devices and jump online during the conference. There may or may not be any hardwired network ports available, to be announced. If you need power, bringing your own extension cord or powerstrip might also be a good idea in cases where there arent enough outlets or you need distance.

Food

Lunch will be provided every day of the conference.

There is a Food Court on the ground floor of the conference center and numerous delis/restaurants nearby.

In addition, refreshments will be provided during the numerous breaks. Details to be announced.

Lodging and Transportation

The PyConDC2005 Wiki is your best source of information. See the PyCon accomodations page, and the Pycon for Cheap page.

Volunteer

See the Volunteer page.

T-Shirts

Early Birders and Regular Registrants will receive FREE T-Shirts.

T-Shirts will also be available for sale. For details ... Only conference volunteers will receive free black staff T-shirts.

Donations

The PSF is the sponsor of PyCon. The PSF is a non-profit organization that survives on donations from members of the community. Please consider a donation while you are registering. Thank You.
More about the PSF.

Cancellations

Conference cancellations must be confirmed in writing and a $50 processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be processed for cancellations received after March 9, 2005. Please mail cancellation requests to: Python Software Foundation, c/o Neal Norwitz, 1707 Sinclair Lane, Crownsville, MD 21032-1925