English Onboarding Session for International Members
This is my eleventh daily report from the Chair of PyCon JP 2025.
Background
PyCon JP has experience welcoming international speakers, providing interpretation services, and including overseas organizing members. However, we acknowledge that communication between international and Japan-based organizing members has not always been optimal, and we haven’t always been able to provide sufficient opportunities for international members to fully contribute.
As organizing members, there are certain responsibilities and our Code of Conduct that need to be understood. Additionally, we need to discuss practical matters such as legal procedures for entering Japan and financial considerations.
As the Conference Chair for PyCon JP 2025, I believe it’s essential to have a dedicated session to address these important aspects of international collaboration.
A Note of Gratitude
We’ve received three enthusiastic applications from potential international organizing members, even before we had fully prepared our international recruitment process. We are deeply grateful for your interest and proactive approach. Your applications demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to PyCon JP 2025, and this has encouraged us to accelerate our plans for international collaboration.
About the Session
Register here for PyCon JP 2025 Onboarding Session #4
This English-speaking onboarding session is specifically designed for international organizing members, with scheduling that accommodates Indian Standard Time (IST).
Note that past three sessions were conducted in Japanese. This session will be conducted in English and the content will be tailored to international members.
Session Details
- Date: February 25, 2025
- Time: 18:30-19:30 IST (22:00-23:00 JST / 13:00-14:00 UTC)
- Format: Zoom meeting
Agenda
- Introduction to PyCon JP 2025
- Overview of organizational structure and team roles
- Discussion of remote participation opportunities
- Explanation of organizing member responsibilities
- Practical considerations for international participation
- Q&A session
If this time slot doesn’t work for you, please let us know your preferred schedule. We understand the challenges of international collaboration across time zones.
Future Plans
We are currently developing our framework for remote participation and asynchronous collaboration:
- Creating comprehensive onboarding materials
- Establishing effective communication channels
- Providing flexible learning options for different time zones
- Ensuring consistent information sharing
- Building support systems for international members
This session marks an important step toward creating a more inclusive PyCon JP. We look forward to working together to make PyCon JP 2025 a conference that truly bridges communities across borders.
Application Form
If you haven’t applied yet, please apply using the following form.