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EuroPython 2016 Keynote: Nicholas Tollervey

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Date	Tue, 17 May 2016 14:23:44 +0200
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We are pleased to introduce our first keynote speaker for EuroPython
2016:

		      *** Nicholas Tollervey ***


About Nicholas Tollervey
------------------------

Nicholas is a classically trained musician, philosophy graduate,
teacher, author (for O'Reilly) and freelance programmer.

He was a founding member of the London Python Code Dojo, created and
organized PyCon UK’s education track and is a fellow of the Python
Software Foundation. He also proposed, coordinated and contributed to
the PSF’s partnership with the BBC in the creation of the micro:bit.

He’s just like this biography: concise, honest and full of useful
information.


The Keynote: A Million Children (and MicroPython)
-------------------------------------------------

The BBC micro:bit is a small programmable device for children. A
million of them have been handed out to the UK’s 11 and 12 years
olds. The Python Software Foundation was a partner in this moon-shot
scheme and, thanks to the efforts of Damien George, MicroPython (a
full reimplementation of Python 3) runs on the device:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Bit
    http://micropython.org/

In his keynote, Nicholas will tell the story of the project, describe
Python’s role in it and explain how the wider Python community can
become involved. It may involve demonstrations, live coding and
audience participation.


With gravitational regards,
--
EuroPython 2016 Team
http://ep2016.europython.eu/
http://www.europython-society.org/

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