Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this conference for?
Everybody!
We will be running beginners and advanced tracks at the event. The beginners track is perfect for programmers that have little or no Perl experience. Meanwhile, the advanced track is suited for people that have already been using Perl for a while.
How can I contact you?
You can contact the conference organizers by sending email to ppw-cabal at googlegroups.com. There is no cabal.
Do I have to pick the track I want?
No, you don't need to schedule your sessions. On the day of the event, you can go to whichever sessions you want.
What do I need to do to get the student discount?
On the day of the event, you must bring a valid student-id card along with photo identification.
When will you announce the speakers and schedule of classes?
The schedule will be announced some time in August after the call for papers has concluded.
When does the early-bird registration period end?
Early-bird registration ends September 18th. If you register after that date, you will have to pay full price. No exceptions.
How much must talks adhere to the theme?
We'll be putting a lot of weight into the theme when judging talk submissions. The talk must have something to do with "Perl At Work". However, we'll also be looking for papers where speakers have found creative interpretations of the theme.
Who are the Pittsburgh Perl Mongers?
We are a local branch of the Perl Mongers, a world-wide network of programmers that like Perl.
Why are you hosting this conference?
Perl is a very powerful programming language. While most commonly known for its applications in systems administration and web site development, Perl is useful for a lot more. Perl is presently being used to power some very large enterprise level applications. This conference is our way of getting the word out to people that didn't know how powerful it really is.