X. Gotchas

This page will serve as documentation for the problems encountered in previous PyCons and what are the suggested solutions/workarounds.

Late start of the program

This happened on PyCon 2014. Reasoning were: Late breakfast and late registrations (a line was formed).

Solution: Use registration programs to identify the ticket holders instead of manually registering. Solution: Choose a breakfast that can be brought the night before. Solution: Put in the program that the PyCon will start strictly on time.

An audience member unintentionally insulted a Muslim

Situation: During the Lightning Talk of PyCon 2014, a presenter prayed in front of the audience (as part of their program). A Muslim did not appreciate that (with good reason).

Solution: Have all of the audience agree to the Code of Conduct Solution: Have the stage-hand committee monitor the audience during the event and approach appropriately. Solution: For the lightning talk presenters, remind them about the conduct and summarize to them what is acceptable and what is not. Solution: Have the stage-hand turn off the mic in case COC is broken. Feign technical difficulties.