It’s been over twenty years since I spoke at a conference in North America. That was at OSCON in San Diego. I’ve actually never spoken at a YAPC, TPC or TPRC in North America. I have the standard European concern about being seen to encourage the USA’s bad behaviour by actually visiting it, so when… Continue reading The Perl and Raku Conference, Toronto 2023
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PerlCon Europe 2019
Last week I was in Riga for this year’s European PerlCon (the conference formerly known as YAPC::Europe). As has become traditional, here’s my report of the conference. My conference began on Tuesday night at the pre-conference meet-up. Most people get into town on the night before the conference starts and the organisers always designate a… Continue reading PerlCon Europe 2019
Perl Conference in Riga
It’s only two weeks until I head to Riga for PerlCon 2019. I thought it was worthwhile posting a quick update confirming that I was going and telling you what I would be doing there. Firstly, I’ve previously mentioned that I was planning to run my “Modern Web Development with Dancer” workshop on the day… Continue reading Perl Conference in Riga
London Perl Workshop 2018
Last Saturday was the London Perl Workshop and (as has become traditional), I’m going to tell you how much fun it was so that you feel jealous that you missed it and make more of an effort to come along next year. This year was slightly different for me. For various reasons, I didn’t have… Continue reading London Perl Workshop 2018
London Perl Workshop Report
(Photo above by Chris Jack) Last Saturday was the annual London Perl Workshop. I should write up what happened before I forget it all. I arrived at about 8:30 in the morning and was able to check in quickly – collecting a bit of swag which included a free t-shirt as I was a speaker.… Continue reading London Perl Workshop Report