Python talk night at Slalom Consulting

Join us for an exciting talk at Slalom Consulting.

Agenda:
5:30-6pm: Doors open/networking
6-6:10pm: Opening remarks
6:10-6:35pm: Talk #1
6:35-6:50pm: Intermission
6:50-7:05pm: Lightning talk #1
7:05-7:20pm: Lightning talk #2
7:20-7:35: Lightning talk #3
7:35pm-8pm: Networking
After party to follow at Zephyr Bar (255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104).

What we'll do:
This event will feature the following presentations:

Talk #1: TBD
Speaker: Hanna Landrus
Description: TBD

Lightning talk #1: Live Code, Live Sound: Composing on the Fly with Strudel
Speaker: Abhi Banerjee
Description: Ever wanted to make music with just a few lines of code, in real-time? Join us for a whirlwind 10-minute introduction to Strudel, the browser-based live coding environment that turns text into vibrant sonic landscapes. We'll explore how Strudel empowers you to compose, improvise, and perform by simply typing patterns and functions, creating immediate auditory feedback. Get ready to witness the magic of algorithmic composition unfold right before your ears, and discover how accessible and exhilarating creative coding for music can be!

Lightning talk #2: Bits and Bytes (Beginner to All Level Coders)
Speaker: Luke Grant
Description: Discussing about the meaning of bits and bytes and why they are important for both the Informational Technology Industry and the world of users. This talk is meant to be easy to understand for all coders, including those who have never coded before or are experts in the field.

Lightning talk #3: TBD
Speaker: Bill Harding
Description: TBD

What to bring:
Since this is a talk format meetup, you don't need a computer. Food will be provided by Slalom.

Building access:
Upon entry to the Slalom Hawk Tower, go to the building elevator bank, tap "18" on the panel and you'll be directed to the correct elevator #. At the 18th floor, please show your Meetup registration to the person at the door. Please note that the elevator bank for Slalom is separate from the one for the Embassy Suites that is also in the building.

The elevators lock at 6pm so if you arrive after 6pm, please do the following:
1. Join our slack channel (http://slack.pspython.com)
2. Navigate to the #general channel
3. Post in the "Accessing the talk night venue after 6pm" thread that you need to be let in and an organizer will assist you.

Code of Conduct:
All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/code-of-conduct/

Transportation:

• The Seattle office is accessible by car, bus, bike, train (Link light rail and Sounder train), and ferry.
• Onsite parking is available in the Hawk Tower Garage. The garage entrance is located at Stadium Place S, on the west side of the building. Garage hours are 6:00am-11:30pm. You can access the building lobby from the parking garage elevator.
• Other parking options include street parking, Stadium Place Garage, Lumen Field North Lot, and Union Station Garage.
• Please note, Slalom does not validate parking.