How-To - Build a Local Python Community

Learn how to establish and nurture a thriving local Python community in this informative conference talk. Discover the motivations behind community building, strategies for managing expectations, and essential resources needed for success. Explore effective ways to grow your community, including leveraging existing user groups and company mailing lists. Gain insights on finding organizers, speakers, and trainers, as well as managing time and financial resources. Understand the importance of partnerships and sponsorships in sustaining your community. Get practical tips on overcoming challenges, reaching out to experienced individuals, and taking pride in your efforts. By the end of this talk, acquire the knowledge and confidence to create and expand a vibrant Python community in your area.

Building a Python Community How To
Why build a community? How to manage expectations when setting it up? What resources do you need? How do you grow the community?
A hard question.
Why do I do this?
No matter what reason, go for it
Managing the expectations
Successful event?
There is someone else.
Don't over-commit
People & Resources
Other organisers
Speakers, trainers etc.
Two currencies: Time & Money
Partners / Sponsors
How to tell people about the community?
Existing usergroups
Internal mailing lists of companies
Do you want to?
You need other people
Don't be afraid to reach out to experienced people.
Be proud of yourself 3
Go build your Python community!