From c5527d8e6dd2c298f582af2cc37a370d554adc09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "George V. Reilly" Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:43:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Blog post for conf date and final CFP --- content/blog/date-and-final-cfp.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/blog/date-and-final-cfp.md diff --git a/content/blog/date-and-final-cfp.md b/content/blog/date-and-final-cfp.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6dc1936 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/date-and-final-cfp.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: "PyCon Ireland 2026 Updates & Final Call for Proposals" +date: 2026-08-27 +description: "PyCon Ireland 2026 will take place on 21 November in the Dublin city centre. Submit your talk and workshop proposals by 30 August." +draft: false +--- + +PyCon Ireland 2026 is now three months away! Please join us on **21 November** in Dublin's city centre to hear some wonderful talks and workshops from the Python community. + +You have just a few more days to submit your proposals for talks and workshops. Share your Python knowledge and experience with the community. + +We're looking for talks and workshops on the Python core and internals, open source, security, testing, libraries, scientific computing, data science, machine learning, and everything Pythonic. We have lots of AI-related submissions already but there's room for more. + +Submit your proposals no later than **30 August** on [Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/pycon-ireland-2026/). + +See you soon! From c63402af68f6b161d69b3aa3c614e2ff9d95752c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "George V. Reilly" Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:26:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Change date to 21 Nov and venue to TBA --- CLAUDE.md | 2 +- README.md | 6 +++++- content/blog/venue-change.md | 6 ++++-- content/venue/_index.md | 2 +- hugo.toml | 27 ++++++++++++++------------- layouts/cfp/list.html | 4 ++-- layouts/partials/hero.html | 4 ++-- layouts/partials/key-questions.html | 4 ++-- layouts/partials/nav.html | 3 ++- layouts/partials/venue-home.html | 4 ++-- layouts/venue/list.html | 3 ++- static/llms.txt | 6 +++--- 12 files changed, 40 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md index e9b86d4..f203d36 100644 --- a/CLAUDE.md +++ b/CLAUDE.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with co PyCon Ireland 2026 conference website — a Hugo static site with Tailwind CSS v4 native integration and comprehensive SEO structured data. -**Event:** 17 October 2026 · Trinity College Dublin +**Event:** 21 November 2026 · Dublin city centre **Deployment:** Netlify (production at `https://2026.pycon.ie/`) ## Development Commands diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5c4f964..ea09ab2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # PyCon Ireland 2026 -Conference website for PyCon Ireland 2026, 17 October at Trinity College Dublin. +Conference website for PyCon Ireland 2026, 21 November in Dublin's city centre. ## Tech Stack @@ -108,3 +108,7 @@ Dark theme with Python brand colours as accents: | `bg-card` | `#1a1d2e` | Card surfaces | Theme tokens are defined in `assets/css/main.css` using Tailwind v4's `@theme` directive. + +## Deployment + +Netlify: details TBD diff --git a/content/blog/venue-change.md b/content/blog/venue-change.md index ac6b270..c845619 100644 --- a/content/blog/venue-change.md +++ b/content/blog/venue-change.md @@ -7,13 +7,15 @@ draft: false Our booked venue, **Trinity College Dublin**, has informed us that it can no longer host the conference. This decision was made by the venue, and it means we can no longer confirm **17 October 2026** as our event date. +**ETA 2026-08-27**: PyCon Ireland 2026 will be held in ****Dublin's city centre** on **21 November 2026**. + We know this is disappointing, especially for everyone who was planning to submit a talk, book travel, or simply mark the date in their calendar. We're disappointed too, but we want to be transparent with the community as soon as we have news, rather than staying quiet while we sort things out. ## What This Means Right Now - **The Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to 30 August 2026.** We don't want the venue search to hold back speakers who want to share their Python knowledge, so submissions remain open, you don't need to wait for the new venue and date to submit. Submit your proposal on our [Sessionize page](https://sessionize.com/pycon-ireland-2026/). -- **The conference date of 17 October 2026 no longer stands.** We will announce a new date once we have one. -- **We are actively looking for a new venue** in the Dublin area that can accommodate the conference. As soon as a venue and date are confirmed, we will update the website and announce it through our usual channels. +- **The conference date of 17 October 2026 no longer stands.** The new date is 21 November 2026. ~~We will announce a new date once we have one.~~ +- **We are actively looking for a new venue** We have a new venue in Dublin's city centre (details to be announced). ~~in the Dublin area that can accommodate the conference. As soon as a venue and date are confirmed, we will update the website and announce it through our usual channels.~~ - **If you already submitted a talk, don't worry, your proposal is safe.** We will let speakers know the new date and venue as soon as they're confirmed, so you can make your own arrangements in good time. ## What Stays the Same diff --git a/content/venue/_index.md b/content/venue/_index.md index 782ff36..4c9ade8 100644 --- a/content/venue/_index.md +++ b/content/venue/_index.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ --- title: "Venue: To Be Confirmed" -description: "Our booked venue, Trinity College Dublin, can no longer host PyCon Ireland 2026. We are confirming a new venue and date: read the latest update." +description: "Our booked venue, Trinity College Dublin, can no longer host PyCon Ireland 2026. We are confirming a new venue: read the latest update." --- diff --git a/hugo.toml b/hugo.toml index cfa0a16..c3f01e7 100644 --- a/hugo.toml +++ b/hugo.toml @@ -24,25 +24,26 @@ enableGitInfo = true getenv = ['^HUGO_', '^CI$', '^COMMIT_REF$', '^DEPLOY_ID$'] [params] - description = "PyCon Ireland 2026 — Ireland's premier Python conference. Join Python developers for talks, workshops, and networking at Trinity College Dublin." - dateHuman = "17 October 2026" + description = "PyCon Ireland 2026 — Ireland's premier Python conference. Join Python developers for talks, workshops, and networking in Dublin's city centre." + dateHuman = "21 November 2026" + eventDate = "2026-11-21" # Event dates in ISO 8601 format (for structured data) - eventStartDate = "2026-10-17T09:00:00+01:00" - eventEndDate = "2026-10-17T18:00:00+01:00" + eventStartDate = "2026-11-21T09:00:00+01:00" + eventEndDate = "2026-11-21T18:00:00+01:00" # Venue information - venue = "Trinity College Dublin" - venueAddress = "Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland" - venueStreetAddress = "College Green" + venue = "Dublin's City Centre" + venueAddress = "Dublin 2, Ireland" + venueStreetAddress = "Some Street" venueCity = "Dublin" venuePostalCode = "Dublin 2" venueRegion = "Dublin" venueCountry = "IE" - venueMapLat = 53.3438 - venueMapLon = -6.2546 - venuePhone = "+353 1 896 1000" - venueWebsite = "https://www.tcd.ie/" + # venueMapLat = 53.3438 + # venueMapLon = -6.2546 + # venuePhone = "+353 1 896 1000" + # venueWebsite = "https://www.tcd.ie/" # Organizer information organizerName = "Python Ireland" @@ -75,8 +76,8 @@ enableGitInfo = true [params.hero] title = "PyCon Ireland 2026" subtitle = "Ireland's Premier Python Conference" - date = "17 October 2026" - location = "Trinity College Dublin" + date = "21 November 2026" + location = "Dublin's City Centre" [params.stats] # attendees = 500 # TODO: restore once attendance number is confirmed diff --git a/layouts/cfp/list.html b/layouts/cfp/list.html index abe4c4f..6521c7b 100644 --- a/layouts/cfp/list.html +++ b/layouts/cfp/list.html @@ -61,8 +61,8 @@

{{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }}
-

Venue and date still to be confirmed. Our booked venue can no longer host the conference, and we are working on a new venue and date. Read the - latest update. The Call for Proposals is open in the meantime, and accepted speakers will be informed of the new venue and date as soon as they are confirmed.

+

We have a new venue (details to be announced) in Dublin's city centre; the conference will take place on {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }}. Our original venue can no longer host the conference. + Read the latest update. The Call for Proposals is open in the meantime, and accepted speakers will be informed of the new venue as soon as they are confirmed.

{{ end }} diff --git a/layouts/partials/hero.html b/layouts/partials/hero.html index 71c2844..e9022c9 100644 --- a/layouts/partials/hero.html +++ b/layouts/partials/hero.html @@ -50,8 +50,8 @@

{{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }} - {{ .Site.Params.hero.date }} · {{ .Site.Params.hero.location }} - New venue & date to be announced + {{ .Site.Params.hero.date }} · {{ .Site.Params.hero.location }} + New venue to be announced {{ else }} {{ .Site.Params.hero.date }} · {{ .Site.Params.hero.location }} {{ end }} diff --git a/layouts/partials/key-questions.html b/layouts/partials/key-questions.html index 1fecdac..4415fc2 100644 --- a/layouts/partials/key-questions.html +++ b/layouts/partials/key-questions.html @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@

When and where is {{ .Site {{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }} {{ .Site.Title }} was due to take place on {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }} at {{ .Site.Params.venue }}, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. - The venue can no longer host the event, so a new venue and date are being confirmed — see our - latest update. + The venue can no longer host the event. We have confirmed a new venue in Dublin's city centre (details to be announced) and date, {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }}. + See our latest update. It will remain a single-day, multi-track conference organised by Python Ireland, a not-for-profit community organisation. {{ else }} {{ .Site.Title }} takes place on {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }} diff --git a/layouts/partials/nav.html b/layouts/partials/nav.html index be5b83a..723592c 100644 --- a/layouts/partials/nav.html +++ b/layouts/partials/nav.html @@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
- Venue & date update: our booked venue can no longer host {{ .Site.Title }}. A new venue and date are being confirmed. + Venue & date update: our original venue can no longer host {{ .Site.Title }}. + We have confirmed a new venue in Dublin's city centre (details to be announced) and date, {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }}. {{ if eq .Site.Params.cfpStatus "open" }}The Call for Proposals is open in the meantime, until {{ dateFormat "2 January 2006" .Site.Params.cfpCloses }}.{{ else if eq .Site.Params.cfpStatus "closed" }}The Call for Proposals is temporarily closed.{{ end }} Read the update → diff --git a/layouts/partials/venue-home.html b/layouts/partials/venue-home.html index 325f805..df9f113 100644 --- a/layouts/partials/venue-home.html +++ b/layouts/partials/venue-home.html @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@

The Venue

{{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }}
- Venue and date to be confirmed. - Our booked venue can no longer host {{ .Site.Title }}. We are working to confirm a new venue and date, and will update this page as soon as details are available. + Venue to be announced. + Our original venue can no longer host {{ .Site.Title }}. We have confirmed a new venue in Dublin's City Centre (details to come later). PyCon Ireland 2026 will be held on Saturday 21 November.
{{ else }}

{{ .Site.Params.venue }}

diff --git a/layouts/venue/list.html b/layouts/venue/list.html index e1b89b9..9bb45c3 100644 --- a/layouts/venue/list.html +++ b/layouts/venue/list.html @@ -166,7 +166,8 @@

Getting Here

  • - Luas Green Line (recommended): Trinity stop on Pearse Street — 3 min walk to Nassau Gate. Fully step-free with level boarding. + + Luas Green Line (recommended): Trinity stop on Dawson Street — 3 min walk to Nassau Gate. Fully step-free with level boarding.
  • diff --git a/static/llms.txt b/static/llms.txt index 2a34826..85610f6 100644 --- a/static/llms.txt +++ b/static/llms.txt @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ # PyCon Ireland 2026 -PyCon Ireland 2026 is Ireland's premier Python conference, organised by Python Ireland (a not-for-profit company registered in Ireland, CRO 559983). The event takes place on 17 October 2026 at Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. +PyCon Ireland 2026 is Ireland's premier Python conference, organised by Python Ireland (a not-for-profit company registered in Ireland, CRO 559983). The event takes place on 21 November 2026 in Dublin's City Centre. ## Event details -- Date: 17 October 2026 -- Venue: Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland +- Date: 21 November 2026 +- Venue: Dublin's City Centre - Format: Single-day, multi-track conference - Organiser: Python Ireland (https://python.ie) - Contact: contact@python.ie From a292e436009d2e73861869b194fbdf8948b24347 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "George V. Reilly" Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:26:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] More cleanup --- content/blog/announcing-pycon-ireland-2026.md | 2 ++ content/blog/venue-change.md | 3 ++- data/dublin.yml | 2 +- data/schedule.yml | 4 ++-- layouts/about/list.html | 4 ++-- layouts/cfp/list.html | 2 +- layouts/dublin/list.html | 8 +++++--- layouts/partials/footer.html | 12 +++++------- layouts/partials/key-questions.html | 8 +++++--- layouts/partials/venue-home.html | 4 +++- layouts/venue/list.html | 4 ++-- 11 files changed, 30 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/blog/announcing-pycon-ireland-2026.md b/content/blog/announcing-pycon-ireland-2026.md index d28f95f..261218d 100644 --- a/content/blog/announcing-pycon-ireland-2026.md +++ b/content/blog/announcing-pycon-ireland-2026.md @@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description: "We're excited to announce PyCon Ireland 2026, taking place on 17 O draft: false --- +**Added 2026-08-27**: PyCon Ireland 2026 will be held in **Dublin's city centre** (details to be announced) on **21 November 2026**. + We're thrilled to announce that **PyCon Ireland 2026** will take place on **17 October 2026** at **Trinity College Dublin**. After years of building Ireland's Python community, we're bringing together the best speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for Python developers of all levels. diff --git a/content/blog/venue-change.md b/content/blog/venue-change.md index c845619..351c744 100644 --- a/content/blog/venue-change.md +++ b/content/blog/venue-change.md @@ -5,9 +5,10 @@ description: "Trinity College Dublin can no longer host PyCon Ireland 2026. We a draft: false --- +**Added 2026-08-27**: PyCon Ireland 2026 will be held in ****Dublin's city centre** (details to be announced) on **21 November 2026**. + Our booked venue, **Trinity College Dublin**, has informed us that it can no longer host the conference. This decision was made by the venue, and it means we can no longer confirm **17 October 2026** as our event date. -**ETA 2026-08-27**: PyCon Ireland 2026 will be held in ****Dublin's city centre** on **21 November 2026**. We know this is disappointing, especially for everyone who was planning to submit a talk, book travel, or simply mark the date in their calendar. We're disappointed too, but we want to be transparent with the community as soon as we have news, rather than staying quiet while we sort things out. diff --git a/data/dublin.yml b/data/dublin.yml index 327f6f0..f890c02 100644 --- a/data/dublin.yml +++ b/data/dublin.yml @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ gallery: highlights: - title: "Trinity College & Book of Kells" - description: "Our conference venue is itself one of Dublin's top attractions. The Old Library and the illuminated Book of Kells are unmissable." + description: "Our former conference venue is itself one of Dublin's top attractions. The Old Library and the illuminated Book of Kells are unmissable." link: "https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/" photo: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1529106480931-45a586ae6857?w=600&h=300&q=75&auto=format&fit=crop" photo_credit: "Van Williams on Unsplash" diff --git a/data/schedule.yml b/data/schedule.yml index 8dbd486..cd1b8d1 100644 --- a/data/schedule.yml +++ b/data/schedule.yml @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ days: - - name: "Saturday, 17 October 2026" - date: "2026-10-17" + - name: "Saturday, 21 November 2026" + date: "2026-11-21" slots: - time: "09:00" type: "break" diff --git a/layouts/about/list.html b/layouts/about/list.html index 4742aa6..d657eff 100644 --- a/layouts/about/list.html +++ b/layouts/about/list.html @@ -95,10 +95,10 @@

    The Python Ireland Board
    - + Board members will be listed here soon. Follow us on Mastodon, - X + Bluesky, or LinkedIn for updates. diff --git a/layouts/cfp/list.html b/layouts/cfp/list.html index 6521c7b..9e04d41 100644 --- a/layouts/cfp/list.html +++ b/layouts/cfp/list.html @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@

    {{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }}

    We have a new venue (details to be announced) in Dublin's city centre; the conference will take place on {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }}. Our original venue can no longer host the conference. - Read the latest update. The Call for Proposals is open in the meantime, and accepted speakers will be informed of the new venue as soon as they are confirmed.

    + Read the latest update. The Call for Proposals is open in the meantime, until {{ dateFormat "2 January 2006" .Site.Params.cfpCloses }}, and accepted speakers will be informed of the new venue as soon as they are confirmed.

    {{ end }} diff --git a/layouts/dublin/list.html b/layouts/dublin/list.html index 544720b..586ad3a 100644 --- a/layouts/dublin/list.html +++ b/layouts/dublin/list.html @@ -100,12 +100,13 @@

    {{ .mode }}

    "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", - "name": "How do I get to Trinity College Dublin from the airport?", + "name": "How do I get to Dublin's City Centre from the airport?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", - "text": "From Dublin Airport, take the Airlink 747 bus directly to College Green (stop is a short walk from Trinity's front gate). Journey time is approximately 35-45 minutes. Taxis and rideshare services are also available." + "text": "From Dublin Airport, take the Airlink 747 bus directly to College Green. Journey time is approximately 35-45 minutes. Taxis and rideshare services are also available." } }, + /* todo: update for new venue { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Trinity College Dublin accessible for wheelchair users?", @@ -114,12 +115,13 @@

    {{ .mode }}

    "text": "Trinity College Dublin has accessible entrances, lifts, and accessible toilet facilities. Contact the PyCon Ireland team at contact@python.ie for specific accommodation requests." } }, + */ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What public transport options are available near PyCon Ireland 2026?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", - "text": "Trinity College Dublin (College Green) is served by LUAS tram lines, Dublin Bus, and is within walking distance of Pearse and Tara Street DART stations. The venue is in the city centre and easily reachable from most Dublin hotels." + "text": "Dublin's City Centre is served by LUAS tram lines, Dublin Bus, and is within walking distance of Pearse and Tara Street DART stations. The venue is in the city centre and easily reachable from most Dublin hotels." } } ] diff --git a/layouts/partials/footer.html b/layouts/partials/footer.html index d630b71..7308df3 100644 --- a/layouts/partials/footer.html +++ b/layouts/partials/footer.html @@ -12,11 +12,8 @@

    Ireland's premier Python conference.
    - {{ if .Site.Params.venueChangePending }} - {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }} (new date TBC) - {{ else }} - {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }} - {{ end }} + {{ .Site.Params.dateHuman }}.
    + Dublin's city centre.

    @@ -27,7 +24,7 @@

    Speakers

    • */}} {{/*
  • Schedule
    • */}} {{/*
  • Sponsors
    • */}} -
  • Venue
    • +
  • Venue (details to be announced)
@@ -46,8 +43,9 @@

Connect