This is a sort of advertisement for EmacsConf 2023. Sacha Chua has published a list of talks and it looks like it’s going to be a really great conference. The list is really useful. It’s not just roster of the talks and who is giving them; each entry includes a summary of the talk and a bit about the speaker.
If you follow Chua, you know that she’s done a lot this year to automate the management of the process. You can check her site for the posts describing what she’s done. She’s also giving a talk about the new processes she’s developed.
I’ve read through the list and looked at the description of the talks that seemed interesting to me and, as I said, the conference looks as if it’s going to be a win. If you’re like me, not every talk will be interesting to you but there are plenty, in various categories that will be. Even my interests, which are probably a bit eclectic, are well represented and I’m pretty sure that will be true for almost all Irreal readers.
One of the things I’ve learned from following Chua’s work this year is how much work she and the other volunteers do. That—and simply the love of automating things—is undoubtedly why she took to time to computerize as much of the process as possible. If you’d like to chip in, they’re always looking for volunteers. If you can’t help out, be sure to drop by in December to watch the talks that interest you and join in the discussions afterward. The conference will be online again this year so it should be relatively easy to attend.