Staying for the Community - Building Community in the Face of Covid-19

Explore a keynote address from EuroPython 2020 that delves into the challenges and opportunities of building community in the face of COVID-19. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on tech conferences, meetups, and the broader Python community. Discover strategies for maintaining connections, fostering inclusivity, and leading positive change during uncertain times. Gain insights on the economic fallout, growing polarization, and the speaker's personal experiences navigating the "new normal." Understand the importance of optimism, data sharing, and collective action in strengthening the Python community. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing audience questions and concerns about community building in a post-pandemic world.

Intro
Welcome
No slides
Stepping aside
Other plans
Getting to Dublin
The agonizing process of canceling Pycon
My favorite EuroPython location
I stayed for the community
Economic fallout
Growing polarization
Naomis experience
The new normal
Meetups
Conferences
Helping others
What can we do
Be there for each other
Be optimistic
Building community
Sharing data
We can lead
QA