Essence & Expression - A Journey Through the Infinite Possibilities in Files

Welcome to our next Python Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just beginning your Python journey, this event is designed to help you dive deeper into the language, meet fellow enthusiasts, and share insights. We’ve lined up an exciting main technical talk that will showcase innovative ideas in Python, followed by lightning talks where community members present quick, interesting projects or tips. It’s a great opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate.

Feel free to grab some refreshments, get comfortable, and get ready for an engaging evening of Python!

Date: 16 September, 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Improving, 10111 Richmond Ave. # 100, Houston, TX 77042

### Welcome and Networking

• Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Description: Attendees check in, grab refreshments, and network with fellow Python enthusiasts.

### Opening Remarks

• Time: 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
• Speaker: Dillon Niederhut
• Description: Brief introduction to the event, agenda rundown, and announcements.

### Main Technical Talk

• Time: 6:40 PM – 7:20 PM
• Title: Essence & Expression - A Journey Through the Infinite Possibilities Encoded in Files
• Speaker: Eric Smith
• Description: This talk flips the way we commonly think about digital files upside down, exploring what happens when we view files as large numbers on the road to infinity.
• Bio: Eric Smith is a classically trained poet and self-taught programmer, who recently finished his Master's degree in Computer Information Systems at Boston University – Metropolitan. When he’s not working as an advisor on the AI Development team at Oxy, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, their two children, and their many pets.

### Lightning Talks

• Time: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Description: 5-minute talks on various Python-related topics. Lightning talks are meant to be quick and informal, showcasing small projects, tools, or quick tips. Lightning talk sign-ups are at the event!
• Format: Each speaker has 5 minutes to present, followed by 2 minutes for questions.