DjangoCon US 2017 Closing Remarks

Take a trip down memory lane and revisit prior DjangoCons in the closing remarks of the tenth DjangoCon US.

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2. 10 DjangoCon US’s!
3. DjangoCon 2008
5. (wanna help fix that? sprints!)
6. I was up at 4-fricking-30 this morning, on the off chance that I might be able to get in on the first round of DjangoCon tickets. Barbara Shaurette, “I’m going to DjangoCon!” “
7. Photo: James Bennett
8. Photo: Adam Fast
10. keynote count: 5
12. “ DjangoCon: Great conference, or greatest conference ever? Eric Florenzano, “DjangoCon: Great conference, or greatest conference ever?”
13. “ Django needed a mascot. One that was awesome and had magical powers. Well, somewhere in my head, I agreed. Bryan Veloso, “The Web Framework for Ponies.”
16. keynote count: 3
18. Wired
19. Photo: Sebastian Hillig
22. mysteries: keynote + “distinguished guest”
23. “ The conference was like a family gathering. Daniel Roy Greenfeld, “DjangoCon 2010 Report I”
24. “ There were surprises, too – from everyone getting their own pony in their schwag bag… to the discovery that you could get full to the point of bursting at a vegan restaurant. Scot Hacker, “Loose Notes from DjangoCon 2010”
25. Photo: James Bennett
27. keynote count: 5
28. plus a fireside chat
29. enter pyladies!
30. PyLadies
31. [but still no code of conduct]
33. we have a code of conduct!
36. “ The event had (I kid you not) exactly 404 attendees this year. Abner Germanow, "A Look Back at DjangoCon 2012"
37. keynote count: 5
39. keynote count: 1
40. …that can’t be right
41. “plenary sessions:” 2
43. “ With Malcolm’s memory in mind, the DSF is proud to announce that with the blessing of his family, we will be establishing an award in Malcolm’s name. Russell Keith-Magee, "Announcing the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize"
44. “ The prize will be awarded annually to someone who welcomes, supports and nurtures newcomers; freely gives feedback and assistance to others, and helps to grow the community.
46. keynote count: 2
47. keynote count: well, really 3
48. Photo: Caktus
52. Photo: Scott Lee
53. keynote count: 4
55. keynote count: 3
56. “ We’ve been coming here for years, and this is the warmest DjangoCon I can remember. A 2016 sponsor
57. “ In all these little ways, they sent a clear and cohesive message that emphasized the importance of making everyone feel welcome. Saron Yitbarek, “That time I went to DjangoCon and fell in love with the community”
58. Photo: Bartek Pawlik
59. 2017 by the numbers
60. 335 attendees
61. $18,735 financial aid
62. 25 financial aid recipients
63. 245 talk submissions
64. 52 presenters
65. get ready…
66. sponsors ‍
67. Diamond Sponsor
68. Platinum Sponsor
69. Gold Sponsor
70. Gold Sponsor
71. Gold Sponsor
72. Gold Sponsor
73. Gold Sponsor
74. Silver Sponsors
75. Bronze Sponsors
76. Diversity Sponsors
77. attendees ‍$
78. speakers ‍
79. a/v staff ‍
80. hotel rl staff ‍
81. photographer adam ‍
82. volunteers ‍)
83. organizers ‍
84. group photo time! ‍
85. but wait! there’s more! ‍