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Converting pgeu-system schedule to HTML

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I’ve been using pgeu-system for conference organization since 2000. Once feature I wish it had: export the schedule to HTML. The primary reason for that is to decouple the schedule from the software. That way, the schedules are available on the website when the software is not running. That is, instead of pulling the page from the database, you’re pulling the page from static HTML files. Such a feature is useful should you […]

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Tips for running an online conference

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NOTE: This post was composed in June 2020. I think I got started running conferences in 2002 when I helped with Open Source Weekend 2003. The next year, I started BSDCan. Three years later, PGCon start. All up, I think I’ve run at least 32 conferences, two of which have been online: BSDCan 2020 and PGCon 2020. This article was planned before the conferences were held. There have been requests to share what

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New external HDD

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While in Ottawa for BSDCan 2015 and PGCon 2015, I obtained a 4TB external USB HDD. It now contains copies of the videos back to 2012 for BSDCan and PGCon. This is for backup. All these videos exist elsewhere (e.g. Youtube) and I have these just for backup. NOTE: the videos for BSDCan 2015 and PGCon 2015 will be online as soon as they are available. There is no ETA. Here’s what it

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Have you never been to PGCon?

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I remember a time when I’d never been to a conference related to my passions. Once I went, things changed. I realized that making strong working relationships with others who share my passion is important. Not only does this solidify the community of which you are a member, it also helps you personally. Every conference I have attended gave me a great idea for a current or upcoming project. Here are a few

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PGCon 2013 registration is now open

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PGCon 2013 is coming up soon. We’ve had confirmation from EnterpriseDB that they be hosting a social event on the Thursday night. You’ll have heard about this party from 2012, seen the pictures, and wish you’d been there. This year, they are going back to the same venue again this year. Of course, in addition to the great social opportunities, we’re also bringing in some big-name speakers for the tutorials and talks. Do

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PGCon 2013 call for papers

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The PGCon 2013 Call for papers is out. It’s been out for over two weeks. Had you heard about it already? If you have not already submitted, please do so. The deadline for submissions (19 Jan) is just over a month away. That time will fly past. Please don’t leave it to the last minute. If you are doing something interesting with PostgreSQL, please submit a proposal. You might be one of the

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PGCon 2011 begins

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PGCon 2011 has started. The formal schedule says Tuesday, but people have already started to arrive in Ottawa and many more start their journeys today. Late last week, there was another flurry of registrations coming in. I saw some today. I expect another peak on Monday as last minute decisions are made. There have been a few requests for a group trip to Burger Works, Haveli, and Royal Thai for dinner. We’ll definitely

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PGCon – we’re ready. Are you?

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I’ve been in Ottawa for a week now, preparing for both BSDCan 2011 and for PGCon 2011. Pretty much everything is done. The t-shirts are ordered. The lanyards, tote bags, and Google goodies are ready to go. The hard stuff is done. What’s left is mostly logistics, coordination, timing, and organization. And for you to turn up. Two weeks from today, the final day of PGCon 2011 will start. While it becomes cliche

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PGCon 2011 is just two weeks away

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PGCon is just two weeks away. Based on previous years, half of you register between today and the conference. I don’t know why… it just happens that way. Yes, it means our attendance will double in the next two weeks. PGCon 2011 will be on 19-20 May 2011 at University of Ottawa, with two days of tutorials on 17-18 May 2011. PGCon is the place to meet, discuss, build relationships, learn valuable insights,

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