updated with information current as of 2024-08-06

Author: kierisi

_posts/events/2024-08-09-pyopensci-fall-festival.md

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+## <i class="fa-regular fa-heart"></i> Announcing the pyOpenSci Fall Festival!
+
+_This post last updated on 6 August, 2024_
+
+Happening October 28--November 01, 2024, the pyOpenSci Fall Festival is an online community training and networking event designed to empower scientists with in demand open science skills. Our goals with the Fall Festival are to empower the community with technically-relevant open science skills, build community, and help raise funds for pyOpenSci operations that allow us to continue supporting community work. Interested? Read on to learn more!
+
 ## <i class="fa-regular fa-file-lines"></i> pyOpenSci's 2024 Fall Festival logistics:
 
-* **What:** 
+* **What:** An online community training and networking event
 * **Where:** Online using [Gather](https://www.gather.town/)
 * **When:** Monday, October 28--Friday, November 01, 2024
-* **Who:** 
+* **Who:** Anyone with basic Python skills working, studying or interested in open science
 * **Cost:** $350--$600, with scholarships and learner sponsorship opportunities
 * Resources:
   *  [**Workshop GitHub repository:**](https://github.com/pyOpenSci/code-to-module-workshop/)
   *  [**pyOpenSci demo package:**](https://github.com/pyOpenSci/pyosPackage)
 
-## <i class="fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass"></i> pyOpenSci's 2024 Fall Festival event overview:
-(WHAT)
-Copy around what participants will get out of attending (WWIFM) along with a bulleted list of LWBAT
+## pyOpenSci's Fall Festival registration, cost, and scholarship information
+
+### Registration
+
+**Register for the pyOpenSci Fall Festival:** _stay tuned! Registration will be going live soon!_  
+Registration will grant you admission to all 
+
+### Pricing tiers
+
+In order to make the Fall Festival accessible to as many people as possible, we've created several pricing tiers. 
+
+* Students: $300
+* Academics: $500
+* Corporate: $600
 
-## some header about registration, costs, scholarships, and sponsorships
-Registration link(s)
+### Scholarships
 
-(COST)
-Pricing tiers
-Sponsoring a student
-Scholarships
+If you are financially unable to attend pyOpenSci's Fall Festival, please reach out to us at [[email protected]](mailto:pyopensci.org) to request a link to our scholarship application. We will be accepting applications until Friday, September 20th, and sending out notifications the week of September 30th, 2024.
 
-## Pre-requisites: What you need to know
-(CONFIRM, esp once have Quarto information)
-* Basic Python programming
-* How to write functions in Python
-* How to use a Python environment manager of your choosing
+## pyOpenSci Fall Festival events
 
-## What you should have installed on your computer prior to the workshop
-(CONFIRM, esp once have Quarto information)
-* Python
-* An environment manager
-* Hatch
-* Shell (e.g. terminal on MAC or GitBash on Windows)
+Our Fall Festival is broken down into a series of events that make it easy to connect with other people, listen to inspiring talks, and learn at a comfortable pace. 
 
-## some header about schedule overview
-Event format
-Day 0
-Days 1--4
+### Monday, October 28th
 
-## workshop agendas header
-Will update as we get more information
-pull in those html tables, bb
+We're excited to share two events happening on Monday, October 28th. The first will be a kick-off talk from an incredible speaker. This Fall Festival kickoff talk will be free, open to the public, recorded, and later published to YouTube.  
+
+We'll also be holding "Day 0" office hours for all registered attendees. This will be a block of time that can be used as drop-in office hours, allowing you to say hello and get any assistance you might need with setting up your computer for the upcoming workshops.
+
+### Tuesday, October 29th--Friday, November 01st
+
+Every workshop day of the pyOpenSci Fall Festival will follow the same format:  
+
+* A short, opening talk that will inspire you and get you excited about that day's workshop
+* A hands-on, interactive workshop with a highly-qualified instructor and a series of dedicated support volunteers
+* A lengthy lunch break
+* Optional afternoon office hours, where registered attendeess can get further assistance with the topics covered during the morning workshop
+
+## pyOpenSci's Fall Festival workshop agendas 
+
+_Once we've confirmed all of our workshops, we'll be updating this section with more information!_
 
 ## Speakers and instructors
-List with short bios and links to website, github, linkedin, etc (whatever individual chooses to share)
+
+_Once we've confirmed all of our speakers and instructors, we'll be updating this section with more information!_
 
 ## Volunteers
-List with short bios and links to website, github, linkedin, etc (whatever individual chooses to share)
 
-Interested in volunteering? While we can't guarantee availability of volunteer spots, please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about any event needs!
+Interested in volunteering? While we can't guarantee availability of volunteer spots, please reach out to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to stay up to date about any event needs!
 
 ## FAQ
-* How do I apply for a scholarship?
-* Can I register for a single day?
-* What if I purchased a ticket but can no longer attend?
-* How will pyOpenSci use my registration information?
-* How can I help promote the Fall Festival?
+
+* **How do I apply for a scholarship?**  
+
+If you are financially unable to attend pyOpenSci's Fall Festival, please reach out to us at [[email protected]](mailto:pyopensci.org) to request a link to our scholarship application. We will be accepting applications until Friday, September 20th, and sending out notifications the week of September 30th, 2024.
+
+* **Can I register for a single day?**
+
+At this point in time we only offer tickets for the entire event. However, we may open up selected spots for individual workshops as we get closer to the event. To stay up to date on any changes to our ticketing for the pyOpenSci Fall Festival, be sure to follow us on [Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/@pyOpenSci) or [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/pyopensci).
+
+* **What if I purchased a ticket but can no longer attend?**
+
+All refunds are processed through Eventbrite, and will be accepted until October 21st, 2024. You will receive a refund for your ticket price less any service fees.  
+
+If you purchased your ticket after October 21st you will be ineligible for a refund, however you may donate it to another learner. To do so, please email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
+
+* **How will pyOpenSci use my registration information?**
+
+pyOpenSci will use your registration information to send you information related to the Fall Festival, as well as to send you both pre- and post-surveys related to the Fall Festival. We will also add your email to a list to be notified about any upcoming educational events from pyOpenSci. All emails about future educational events will include the ability to unsubscribe.  
+
+pyOpenSci will not share, sell, or otherwise disclose your registration information with any third parties.  
+
+* **How can I help promote the Fall Festival?**
+
+We would love for you to share your excitement and enthusiasm with your peers, both in-person and on social media! You're welcome to use any of the images that pyOpenSci has created (or will create) related to the event, and we'd love if you could tag us in anything you share!  
+
+* **Will the Fall Festival workshops be recorded?**  
+
+The only recording will be of the kickoff talk, happening on Monday, October 28th, 2024. The additional talks and workshops will not be recorded, nor will they be made available after the workshop. Should workshop instructors choose to share their content online, we will be sure to share the relevant links on social media.