Portland 2025 speaker announcement

docs/_data/portland-2025-config.yaml

@@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ buttons:
     #   link: /news/welcome
     - text: Sponsor us
       link: /sponsors/prospectus
-    - text: Submit a Talk
-      link: /cfp
+    #- text: Submit a Talk
+    #  link: /cfp
     # - text: See the Schedule!
     #   link: /schedule
-    # - text: Buy a Ticket!
-    #   link: /tickets
+    - text: Buy a Ticket!
+      link: /tickets
     #- text: See the talks!
     #  link: /speakers
     # - text: Attendee Guide
@@ -46,14 +46,14 @@ buttons:
     #   link: /news/welcome
     - text: Sponsor us
       link: /sponsors/prospectus
-    - text: Submit a Talk
-      link: /cfp
+    #- text: Submit a Talk
+    #  link: /cfp
     # - text: Buy a Ticket!
     #   link: /tickets
     # - text: See the Schedule
     #   link: /schedule
-    # - text: See the talks!
-    #   link: /speakers
+    - text: See the talks!
+      link: /speakers
     # - text: Read our guide
     #   link: /attendee-guide
     # - text: Watch the Live Stream
@@ -270,10 +270,10 @@ sponsors:
 # Things that change over time, listed in order of change
 flaglanding: False
 flaghassponsors: True
-flagcfp: True
+flagcfp: False
 flagticketsonsale: True
 flagsoldout: False
-flagspeakersannounced: False
+flagspeakersannounced: True
 flagrunofshow: False
 flaghasschedule: False
 flagscheduleincomplete: True

docs/_scripts/pretalx2cfpsheet.py

@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ def load_pretalx_resource(url, http_headers):
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     get_review_scores(
-        pretalx_slug='wtd-australia-2024',
+        pretalx_slug='wtd-portland-2025',
         previous_slugs=[
             'wtd-portland-2020',
             'wtd-prague-2020',
@@ -133,5 +133,7 @@ def load_pretalx_resource(url, http_headers):
             'wtd-portland-2023',
             'wtd-australia-2023',
             'wtd-portland-2024',
+            'wtd-atlantic-2024',
+            'wtd-australia-2024',
         ],
     )

docs/_scripts/pretalx2wtd.py

@@ -109,8 +109,8 @@ def search_answers(speaker_dict, search_string):
     return result
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-    year='2024'
-    place="Australia"
+    year='2025'
+    place="Portland"
     convert_to_yaml(
         year,
         series='Write the Docs '+place,

docs/conf/portland/2025/cfp-email-templates.rst

@@ -32,19 +32,21 @@ Subject:
 
    The Write the Docs {{city}} talk selection committee has finished the review process and we'd love it if you could join us as a speaker!
 
-   Write the Docs {{city}} {{year}} is back **in person** in {{city}} on **{{date.short}}**.
+   Write the Docs {{city}} {{year}} is **in person** in {{city}} on **{{date.short}}**.
 
-   We think your talk: '{proposal_title}' would be a great fit for the conference. We'd love to have you prepare it for a **30-minute** time slot.
+   We think your talk: '{proposal_title}' would be a great fit for the conference. We'd love to have you prepare it for a **30-minute** time slot, with additional questions and answers after that.
 
-   Please click this link to confirm your attendance **in-person**:
+   First up, make sure to confirm your speaking slot by doing these **three things** by **Friday 7th February**:
 
-   ○ {confirmation_link}
+   1. Confirm your **attendance in-person** in {{city}} by clicking the {confirmation_link}
 
-   Please **reply to this email as soon as possible** if you need to let us know any of the following:
+   2. Let us know any of the following:
 
-   ○ If you have a strong preference for presenting on Monday or Tuesday, or in the morning or afternoon.
-   ○ If you already purchased a ticket so we can issue you a refund.
-   ○ If you would be interested in having another member of the Write the Docs community mentor you through the talk preparation process.
+       ○ If you have a strong preference for presenting on Monday or Tuesday, or in the morning or afternoon.
+       ○ If you already purchased a ticket so we can issue you a refund.
+       ○ If you would like to have an experienced member of the Write the Docs community mentor you through the talk preparation process.
+
+   3. Update your [Pretalx profile](https://pretalx.com/wtd-{{shortcode}}-{{year}}/me/) with a bio and other information that we'll use to create your speaker profile and get our audience excited about your talk.
 
    Okay, with all that out of the way, it's time for the fun part: preparing your talk! To make sure everybody's on the same page, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
 
@@ -86,7 +88,7 @@ Subject:
 
    Keep in mind that we do run several batches of lightning talks that you can sign up for at the event. We also have an unconference space which is a great chance for more informal discussions. We'd love to have you, your ideas, and your passion at the conference--on stage or not, they're what make this event great!
 
-   If you're not planning on attending Write the Docs {{city}}, or just want to hone your talk online, the [Write the Docs Quorum](https://www.writethedocs.org/organizer-guide/meetups/quorum/) holds quarterly virtual meetups, and is always looking for speakers
+   If you're not planning on attending Write the Docs {{city}}, or just want to hone your talk online, various [Write the Docs meetups](https://www.writethedocs.org/meetups/) hold virtual meetups, and are always looking for speakers.
 
    Thanks again for your proposal. We strongly encourage you to submit again, for future events, and in the meantime we hope to see you in {{city}} or online!
 

docs/conf/portland/2025/news/announcing-speakers.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+:template: {{year}}/generic.html
+:og:image: _static/conf/images/headers/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-opengraph.jpg
+
+.. post:: Feb 10, 2025
+   :tags: {{shortcode}}-{{year}}, speakers, tickets, visiting, sponsors
+
+Announcing {{city}} {{year}} conference speakers
+================================================
+
+Our {{year}} {{city}} conference is three months away, and we can't wait to see you all there! Now is the ideal time to buy your tickets and make your travel plans.
+
+The big news today—our speaker lineup is here! Check out the list of speakers and their talks below, and get ready for another year in Portland.
+
+.. raw:: html
+
+   <p style="margin: 2em 0;">
+   <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color:#2ECC71; border:1px solid #4a4a4a; border-radius:5px;">
+   <tr>
+      <td align="center" valign="middle" style="color:#FFFFFF; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:-.5px; line-height:150%; padding-top:15px; padding-right:30px; padding-bottom:15px; padding-left:30px;">
+         <a href="https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/tickets/" target="_blank" style="color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none; border-bottom: none;">Buy your ticket</a>
+      </td>
+   </tr>
+   </table>
+   </p>
+
+{{city}} {{year}} speakers
+----------------------------------
+
+We're excited to announce the `lineup of speakers and talks <https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/speakers/>`__ for our {{city}} {{year}} conference! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal—this conference wouldn’t be possible without your contributions.
+
+Each year, we curate a diverse range of voices to share insights from our community. As the role of “documentarian” varies greatly among us, we aim for topics that cover practical, philosophical, and technical ideas, with a touch of whimsy for good measure:
+
+.. datatemplate::
+  :source: /_data/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-sessions.yaml
+  :template: {{year}}/speakers-simple-list.rst
+
+Buy your tickets soon
+---------------------
+
+If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, now's the time to begin the process to attend.
+Please ensure to arrange your travel only after buying a conference ticket.
+If you need additional information, we have a few resources to help you:
+
+* Visit our `Convince Your Manager page <https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/convince-your-manager/>`_ for assistance in making the case for attendance.
+* Purchase your tickets on our `Tickets page <https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/tickets/https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/tickets/>`_.
+* Plan your journey with our `Visiting {{city}} page <https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/visiting/>`_.
+
+
+Thanks again to our sponsors
+----------------------------
+
+We are thankful to our sponsors for their role in making these events possible every year.
+A big thank you to each of these companies for supporting our community:
+
+.. datatemplate::
+   :source: /_data/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-config.yaml
+   :template: {{year}}/sponsors-simplelist.rst
+
+If your company is interested in sponsoring,
+you can find all the necessary information in our `sponsorship prospectus <https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/{{shortcode}}/{{year}}/sponsors/prospectus/>`_.
+
+We look forward to seeing you in {{city}}!

docs/index.rst

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Learn from our resources
 
 We have an ever-increasing set of talk videos, articles, links, and resources:
 
-* Subscribe to one of :doc:`newsletter and conference </newsletter>` mailing lists
+* Subscribe to our :doc:`newsletter and conference </newsletter>` mailing lists
 * Browse our :doc:`topic index </topics>`
 * Read the latest in our :doc:`blog </blog/index>`
 * Learn about :doc:`Write the Docs <about/about-the-org>`