I’d also be interested.
I think we could try to aim for a presencial event and have a virtual one as a backup depending on interest/availability/feasibility. If anyone has suggestions for a venue we can start planning something. In the past, when I hosted such events it was at a conference room at a former’s employer. I don’t know if we want to aim for something similar where we have some formal presentation discussion or something more informal, meet & greet talk about the experience, interest, projects, etc. That may be a at a café / bar / public library, etc.
Some venues which other meets of similar communities have used include the World Bank, IMF, etc. but unless someone works there I think we can kickstart it with a public library or food/drink establishment (hopefully public transportation accesible).
In terms of time for the event, I found that early afternoons works pretty good (around 15h). We can adjust depending on the specifics and preferences of those that would be interested in attending.
I’m also interested!
I’ll start with a venue near me, One Loudoun in Ashburn, VA:
https://www.downtownoneloudoun.com/dine
The location is directly north of Dulles Airport. It would take about ~15 minutes to Uber from Dulles.
We could meet up at one of the bars there such as Loudoun - VA | City Tap House . There are a few other locations in the area. I suggest 7 pm time as a meeting time.
Just pinging everyone again if there any interest in coming out to Loudoun County. Otherwise, perhaps we should organize a virtual get together, if only to mainly plan a later in-person meetup.
Roll call:
Feel free to nominate another locale.
Something in Loudon works for me, including at One Loudon.
Loudoun is a bit far for me, but I can participate in something virtually! I have two young kids so my schedule is always kind of crazy - so please don’t try to do something closer to DC if Loudoun is easy for everyone else. I would like to meet all of you at some point though!
honestly once the train is running out to Loudoun (seems like that is happening this fall - FINALLY) getting there will be easier for me. I try to avoid driving in northern VA if I can lol.
I’m interested although getting from Gaithersburg to Loudon, short of swimming the Potomac, is a haul. What day were you thinking of?
Feel free to propose a meeting spot on that side of the Potomac!
I’m thinking 7 pm Wednesday July 27th at https://www.downtownoneloudoun.com/sullivans-cove . They have outside seating as well.
Regardless of which side of the Potomac, it will be inconvenient for someone. Sullivan’s Cove works.
For a virtual Zoom call, would people be interested in one before, during, or after JuliaCon?
That works for me.
I will be there. DM me if you would like to exchange cell phone numbers.
Who is planning to attend today?
I was hoping to attend but I’m still testing positive (aarg!!). (Feel fine but…)
I’ll be there.
Would anyone be interested in a Gather.town virtual meet up on Friday? If so, what time?