The second year of PyConAU. This year had diversity grants available for 2 women, covering registration and travel costs. There was also a Women in Python breakfast in the style of Girl Geek Dinners.
Organisers[]
Not known.
There was a code of conduct which was announced each day of the conference and was also enforced.
Attendees[]
Reportedly 35 of ~300 were women, ~10%. This is an increase from 5% the previous year.
(This seems about right to me - pfctdayelise)
Speakers[]
2 of 3 keynotes were by women:
- Audrey Roy of PyLadies - Diversity in Python
- Mary Gardiner of Ada Initiative - Changing the world with Python
Of the regular program, 2 presenters of 24 (31 total sessions excluding 2 panels) were women:
- Katie Bell - Teaching Python to the young and impressionable
- Brianna Laugher - Zookeepr: Home-grown conference management software