{"id":122,"date":"2018-12-03T21:05:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T02:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/?p=122"},"modified":"2019-03-25T13:15:01","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T17:15:01","slug":"122","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/2018\/12\/03\/122\/","title":{"rendered":"December newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this issue:<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perl Conference (#TPCiP) <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is live<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event logistics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Tickets<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anniversary Sale $99 for 99 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Ticket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (limited availability) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsors Welcome!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your talk proposals ready!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website is live and has more information about The Perl Conference event details. Be sure to check back often as it will be updated regularly. Check it out: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also follow us on twitter @PerlConferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When and where is The Perl Conference being held?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main conference will be June 17-19 2019 with tutorial sessions offered on June 16, 20, and 21. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conference events and recommended lodging are conveniently in one place:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel &amp; Suites Pittsburgh Downtown<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Bigelow Square<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pittsburgh, PA \u00a015219<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure your room online (preferred) at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciphotel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciphotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternately you can call 1-800-222-TREE (8733). Be sure to \u00a0mention \u201cThe Perl Conference 2019\u201d event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register to attend The Perl Conference<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few different ticket options available for purchase this year. While we will offer early and regular admission pricing as usual, there are two additional ticket options: Special Anniversary Sale (limited time) and Golden Ticket. Special Anniversary tickets go on sale Dec 25th at 6pm EST &#8211; before the \u201cearly bird\u201d tickets will be available. Early-bird tickets span Dec 29 &#8211; March 1. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Anniversary Sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twenty years ago the first Perl Conference (Yet Another Perl Conference or \u201cYAPC\u201d) cost $99 to attend, so we will commemorate this by offering tickets at the rate of $99 each. This sale will last for only 99 hours. These special anniversary tickets go on sale starting December 25th, 2018 at 6:00PM EST and end 99 hours later on December 29th, 2018 at 9:00PM EST. Anniversary ticket holders will receive a great price on the event ticket and a special anniversary name badge ribbon!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Ticket<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year we are offering 10 Golden Tickets. These tickets are available immediately for $500 each. Golden Ticket holders will receive a free hotel room upgrade, a free conference bag, special recognition on the event website and during the conference! Get your Golden Ticket now at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to sponsor The Perl Conference?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A donation to The Perl Foundation not only contributes to the Perl Conference in Pittsburg, but also aids our other outreach programs. Perl Foundation Sponsors will get recognition for supporting The Perl Conference as well as our regional Perl Workshops, our Outreach Program for Women, beginner training initiatives, and our grants programs for an entire year. Donating directly to The Perl Foundation is the way to get the most value for your sponsorship money.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about donating to The Perl Foundation visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcipsponsor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcipsponsor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 ) \u00a0where the cost of the event is in line with the donation amount. Email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:treasurer@perlfoundation.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treasurer@perlfoundation.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information or to donate directly to this year\u2019s event.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsors of $500 or more will be provided a table at our sponsor expo and job fair. <\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I give a talk at The Perl Conference?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you to submit your talk as early as possible once submittals are open on December 15, 2018!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have more questions!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send any questions about The Perl Conference to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:admin@perlconference.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">admin@perlconference.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somebody on our organizing team will be happy to get back to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On behalf of the entire organizing team, we hope you are as excited about this event as we are. We can\u2019t wait to see you back where it all began, in Pittsburgh, PA this June! #TPCiP<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this issue: The Perl Conference (#TPCiP) website is live Event logistics Special Tickets Anniversary Sale $99 for 99 hours Golden Ticket (limited availability) Sponsors Welcome! Get your talk proposals ready! 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