In this issue:
- Call for Tutorial Proposals – http://bit.ly/tpciptutorials
- Submit your talk proposal #cfp – http://bit.ly/tpcipcfp
- Volunteer needed to help highlight 20 years!
- Come to our event.
- Make your room reservations
- Sponsor TPCiP – get your company seen!
- How to reach us
Submit your tutorial proposal
We are looking for half day and full day course leaders to cover a variety of Perl topics from beginner to advanced levels. Tutorial courses will surround the main event days, and be held on June 16, June 20 and June 21. If you are an experienced instructor or speaker, please submit your course information and payment requirements now! Tutorial submissions will be accepted through March 1, 2019.
Submit your talk proposal
Our #CFP is open! The Perl Conference is accepting your talk proposals until March 1, 2019! All levels of speakers are encouraged to make a proposal. It’s a great way to get noticed at TPC and if your talk is submitted, your ticket is free! This year, while available, we are also giving away free room upgrades to anyone who submits a talk, regardless of if it’s selected! So go ahead and submit your topic and abstract now! Organizers will review the proposals, let you know if it is accepted, and if not provide some feedback. We can’t wait to hear your proposals!
Volunteers needed
We’re looking for someone who can help make the significance of the 20th Anniversary of Perl conferences stand-out! The selected volunteer may lead a small group of other volunteers or work individually, arrange for creation and placement of announcements/displays, lead the discussion on special activities that could be incorporated into the event, etc. The selected volunteer will help us highlight our 20th year and will also get free admission to the event’s main conference days! Please send an email to admin@perlconference.us for more information about volunteering.
Register to attend The Perl Conference
The main conference will be in Pittsburgh, PA from June 17-19 2019 with tutorial sessions offered on June 16, 20, and 21. Early-bird pricing is valid until May 15, 2019. It’s just $275 a ticket for the main
Don’t forget the Golden Ticket option is available. If you (or your company) is willing to pay a little extra ($500), there is a golden ticket option that comes with perks including a free hotel room upgrade, a free conference bag, special recognition on the event website and during the conference!
Both early-bird and Golden Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite http://bit.ly/tpciptickets.
Correction: This section originally listed the early-bird pricing date as good until March 1, but you can get early-bird tickets until May 15.
Get your lodging
The conference events and recommended lodging are conveniently in one place:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Secure your room online (preferred) at http://bit.ly/tpciphotel.
Alternately you can call 1-800-222-TREE (8733). Be sure to mention “The Perl Conference 2019” event.
Want to sponsor The Perl Conference?
For more information about donating to The Perl Foundation visit http://bit.ly/tpcipsponsor.
Sponsors can also donate directly to The Perl Conference. Often the organizers are able to link a sponsor directly to an event at the conference ( wifi, coffee break, etc ) where the cost of the event is in line with the donation amount. Email treasurer@perlfoundation.org for more information or to donate directly to this year’s event.
Sponsors of $500 or more will be provided a table at our sponsor expo and job fair.
How to reach us
- Visit our website: https://perlconference.us/tpc-2019-pit/
- Follow us on Twitter: @PerlConferences
- Like us on Facebook: The Perl Foundation (@tpf.perl)
- Subscribe to the mailing list: announce@perlconference.us
Send your questions about The Perl Conference to admin@perlconference.us. Somebody on our organizing team will be happy to get back to you.
We can’t wait to see you back where it all began, in Pittsburgh, PA this June! #TPCiP