From 2f2698db0112bf1d93679753d68278e6280e8b1f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:05:22 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] [australia] - reminder, team and speaker updates --- .../2024/news/tickets-closing-get-ready.rst | 54 +++++++++++++++++++ docs/conf/australia/2024/team.rst | 12 ++++- docs/include/bios/shubhangi.rst | 3 ++ docs/include/bios/simar.rst | 4 ++ docs/include/conf/australia/visiting.rst | 3 +- 5 files changed, 74 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/conf/australia/2024/news/tickets-closing-get-ready.rst create mode 100644 docs/include/bios/shubhangi.rst create mode 100644 docs/include/bios/simar.rst diff --git a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/tickets-closing-get-ready.rst b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/tickets-closing-get-ready.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7ed0109cf --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/tickets-closing-get-ready.rst @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +:template: {{year}}/generic.html + +.. post:: October 22, 2024 + :tags: {{shortcode}}-{{year}}, tickets, visiting, sponsors + +Get ready for Write the Docs Australia 2024 +============================================ + +We're just over 4 weeks out from the conference, and we hope everyone is getting excited! + +In this update we share a few updates as the conference approaches. + +Ticket sales closing soon +-------------------------- + +We will be closing ticket sales **Saturday, 16th November**, so if you've been on the fence, now is the time to buy one! + +If you were hoping to come to this years event, +we recommend that you `get your tickets soon `_. + +Things to prepare for +--------------------- + +* **Read the Visiting Melbourne information**. Our `Visiting {{city}} `__ page contains all the information you need for finding food, transit, and other things to do while you're in town. +* **Review the schedule.** The `Schedule page `_ has the latest and most complete information about the presentations. This is where we will also update any changes/cancellations if they occur. +* **Review the Code of Conduct.** We have a wonderful community full of diverse and amazing people. We expect everyone to behave in a respectful manner at all conference events and online channels. Our `Code of Conduct `_ has all the information. + +Get involved at the conference +------------------------------ + +- **Attend the Brick Docs workshop.** This year, similar to our last few conferences, we will have a workshop on Day 1 after the lightning talks. + The workshop is free for all conference attendees and is included in your ticket price, so you do not have pay anything on top of the conference registration. +- **Plan an unconference session.** We’ll be running the `Unconference `__ + both days. Want to chat with like-minded folks about a very specific thing? This is the place. We’ll have a sign-up board + so you know what’s happening, and supplies to help you brainstorm. +- **Plan a lightning talk.** We’ll have `Lightning Talks `__ + each day after lunch. These are 5 minute presentations and a lot of fun. They can be about anything you want. This is your chance to + share something you are passionate about with the audience. Slides are not required. +- **Join us at the Thursday night social.** This is an event just for conference attendees, held on *Thursday evening from 5pm-7pm*, with free snacks and drinks. It will be held at The Oxford Scholar (427 Swanston St, Melbourne) with good non-alcoholic beverage options, as well as alcoholic. + +Thanks so much to all our sponsors +---------------------------------- + +We are so grateful to have our sponsors help in bringing these events to life every year. + +Thanks so much to the following companies for supporting the Australia conference this year: + +.. datatemplate:: + :source: /_data/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-config.yaml + :template: {{year}}/sponsors-simplelist.rst + +We're excited to see all of you soon, and can't wait to share a wonderful few days with you in our online space. + +The Write the Docs team diff --git a/docs/conf/australia/2024/team.rst b/docs/conf/australia/2024/team.rst index 3b8200dbe..6b4cf1208 100644 --- a/docs/conf/australia/2024/team.rst +++ b/docs/conf/australia/2024/team.rst @@ -40,6 +40,16 @@ Shiham Jamaldeen {% include "bios/shiham.rst" %} +Shubhangi Verma +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +{% include "bios/shubhangi.rst" %} + +Simar Singh +~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +{% include "bios/simar.rst" %} + Primary Roles ------------- @@ -54,7 +64,7 @@ You can read descriptions of all the roles in our :doc:`/organizer-guide/confs/e * **Communication chair** - Swapnil Ogale * **Volunteer coordinator** - TBA * **Sponsorship** - Swapnil Ogale -* **Unconference coordinator** - TBA +* **Unconference coordinator** - Jennifer Appleby * **Emcee** - Jared Morgan * **Welcome Wagon coordinators** - Shiham Jamaldeen and Shubhangi Verma * **Social media chair** - TBA diff --git a/docs/include/bios/shubhangi.rst b/docs/include/bios/shubhangi.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..10ee70803 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/include/bios/shubhangi.rst @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +Shubhangi is a content specialist based in Melbourne. +She loves working with product design, and enjoys a good blend of technical and UX writing. +In her free time, she can be found looking for the best coffee spots in Melbourne. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/include/bios/simar.rst b/docs/include/bios/simar.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..490338257 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/include/bios/simar.rst @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +Simar is a full stack developer and technical writer who recently joined Write the Docs Australia. +He has been working as a technical writer since 2020 but also enjoys coding as a hobby. +In his spare time, Simar enjoys playing sports, travelling and snowboarding. +He is also an amateur astrophotographer and loves driving to rural areas to capture the night sky. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/include/conf/australia/visiting.rst b/docs/include/conf/australia/visiting.rst index c6081c995..3da307e35 100644 --- a/docs/include/conf/australia/visiting.rst +++ b/docs/include/conf/australia/visiting.rst @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Read more about the `transport options `_. +For inspiration on visiting Melbourne landmarks by tram, check out this article on `Lonely Planet `_. 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