It was a very interesting conference, but unfortunately not aimed at the end-user so a lot of the talks went over my head. The talks were more suitable for the system administrators, programmers and computer scientists of the world.
None the less I went along to help and learn what I could. I managed to take part in the all day python tutorial, and did learn a few new things that are going to help me on my way to mastering the python.
Now setting up on the Monday morning involved learning about the audio equipment I would be using, and helping the rest of the crew. Main things were getting projects set up and wireless access points plugged in.
We have used the UCE/Birmingham City University Conservatoire for conferences before, and there is a particularly awkward power socket hidden behind 3 vending machines. It is become a tradition to send the skinniest person behind these machines in order to set up. Last year at PyCon UK is was Zeth, this year it was Alex's turn.
Although at the end of the conference, it was my turn to dive behind and unplug the access point.
;)
(Nb. I am a bit larger than Zeth and Alex, and used brute force to move the coffee vending machine out further, making it much easier and comfortable!)
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