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Don't Miss the Boat! Your PyCon HK 2025 Pre-Event Essentials
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Don't Miss the Boat! Your PyCon HK 2025 Pre-Event Essentials

The event is just around the corner this weekend, and to ensure you have a fantastic experience, we've compiled the following pre-event essentials. Please read and prepare accordingly—we can't wait to see you there!

1. Event Basics

Date and Time:

  • Day 1 (Conference Day): October 11, 2025 (Saturday), 10:00 AM (Registration starts at 9:15 AM)

  • Day 2 (Sprint Day): October 12, 2025 (Sunday), 10:00 AM (Registration starts at 9:00 AM)

Venue: City University of Hong Kong, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building 4/F, LT-13 to LT-18 Lecture Theatres

Transportation: 5-minute walk from MTR Kowloon Tong Station. Check out the access guide here!

Weather Forecast: Expect cloudy turning sunny on Oct 11-12, 24-28°C—bring a light rain jacket.

Catering Guide: https://pycon.hk/catering-guide

2. Full Schedule

3. Registration and Admission

Day 1 and Day 2 require separate registrations. If you have successfully registered on Eventbrite for both days, you will receive City University of Hong Kong Access QR Codes in two separate emails.

Please present your QR Code to university security for venue access. If you do not receive the QR code email from City University of Hong Kong, present your Eventbrite ticket confirmation along with a valid photo ID at the campus gate to the security guard for entry.

At the reception counter, present your Eventbrite confirmation email to gain admission and collect your badge. For those who are entitled with a T-shirt, you may pick it up here as well.

4. Personal Preparations

Items to Bring:

  • Identification (valid photo ID for security checks).

  • Laptop/notebook (required for workshops and sprints) with minimum 2 core & 8 GB RAM.

  • Charger and water bottle.

5. Sprint Day & Workshop Updates: Get Prepared!

To ensure everyone has a productive and enjoyable experience during our hands-on Sprint Day and Workshops, we have a few important updates. Preparation is key, so please read the following carefully. 

Join Our Dedicated Discord Channels

We have created dedicated Discord channels for each sprint and workshop. These channels are your primary resource for pre-event communication.By joining, you can:

  • Get a head start by understanding the project goals and background.

  • Interact directly with your sprint leader and ask questions.

  • Connect with other participants who will be working on the project with you.

Channels:

Mandatory Preparation: The Installation Test

To maximize our time for collaboration, our sprint leaders have prepared an installation test or setup guide for their projects.

This test is designed to verify that your computer has all the necessary dependencies, libraries, and software installed before you arrive. A successful setup ensures you can spend your time contributing and learning, not troubleshooting your environment.

Please be aware: To ensure the productivity of the group and respect the leader's time, sprint leaders may not be able to accommodate participants whose systems do not meet the project's requirements. Completing the installation test successfully is the best way to secure your spot and guarantee you can participate fully.

6. What to Expect

  • Booths and Poster Sessions: Sponsors and community booths are ready to dive deep into Python topics with you.

  • Job Board: Check out postings and network freely for opportunities.

  • Booth Stamp Journey: Engage with booth and poster session facilitators, gather 9 stamps to qualify for gift redemption. (Each person can redeem only one gift. Gifts are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.)

7. Contact Information

Online Support: Follow @pyconhk on Instagram and DM if help is required.

Discord Channel: Join our discord group through https://bit.ly/pyconhk and ask for help in our general channel!

Feedback: Complete the post-event survey to help us improve and enter the lucky draw.

We're excited to sail together and let Python shine in Hong Kong!

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