Tips for SciPy Attendees
New to SciPy? Welcome.
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The absolute best thing about SciPy is meeting the other attendees and speakers. SciPy is a very friendly crowd and just about everyone loves talking about their work. Don’t be shy about introducing yourself to those around you.
Check out the Welcome to SciPy Breakfast for New Attendees-Wednesday, July 8th at 8:15 am in the Tejas Room. This is an informal way to meet other new attendees. We will have a few community members available to answer questions and give you some tips about the conference.
Grab an "Ask me about" icebreaker sticker available by the registration desk. Fill it in with any topic you choose. Passionate about pandas, excited about data visualization, love working with geodata - this will immediately make you recognizable to those with similar interests.
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Connecting with attendees​
Outside of in-person interactions, the primary means of communication around SciPy is Slack. Feel free to post questions and start new channels.
Email [email protected] if you need an invite to Slack. Many attendees also tweet with #SciPy2020. Check the twitter feed and/or Slack for various announcements and to find out about impromptu gatherings.
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Location
SciPy is located at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center on the edge of the University of Texas Campus. The address is 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705.
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Parking​
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Parking is available at the AT&T Center parking garage. The entrance to the garage is on W. 20th and the cost is $18 for a full day.
Additional parking is available across Martin Luther King Blvd. at the Bob Bullock Museum. Parking is $10 and the entrance to the parking garage is located on 18th Street, on the south side of the Museum.
Parking also available at the Dobie Parking Garage at W. 20th St. and Whitis Ave. on the UT campus.
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Dress Code​
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There is no dress code although most attendees dress in casual or business casual clothing.
Pro tip: Bring a sweater or sweatshirt. Yes, it is July in Austin, but the AT&T Center keeps things on the chilly side.
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Registration​ Desk Hours
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Sunday, July 5: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Monday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 7: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 8 - Friday, July 10: 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
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Lost & Found
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Lost and Found is run by the AT&T Center and not the conference. You may turn in or check for lost items with the Conference Concierge located on M2 next to the SciPy registration desk or at the Hotel registration desk.
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SciPy Videos
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SciPy records all tutorials and talks. The videos will be available on the Enthought YouTube Channel within a few days of the conference. If you are following along with any of the tutorial videos, please be sure to check the Tutorial Participant Instructions.
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Diversity Statement​
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Our goal is to create an inclusive, respectful conference environment that invites participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations.
We expect all attendees to read and comply with our Code of Conduct.
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You may view our full Diversity Statement here.
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Questions?​
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If you have any additional questions, swing by the SciPy registration desk on M2 or email [email protected].