Peter Grandstaff

5 videos · 3 events · 2023–2026 · 42 min of video

Talks

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Community Update

DjangoCon US 2025 · November 6, 2025

Peter Grandstaff explains that DEFNA, founded a decade ago, organizes Django community events and is separate from the Django Software Foundation, helping shield Django’s intellectual property from the financial risks of running expensive conferences. He asks attendees to reinvest by volunteering, organizing future events, suggesting…

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Closing Remarks

DjangoCon US 2023 · July 17, 2024

Peter Grandstaff thanked attendees in person and online for making DjangoCon US possible and invited suggestions for a future venue, with an announcement expected the following month. He shared practical closing information about spare COVID tests and stickers, the evening trivia contest, and the next…

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Opening Remarks

DjangoCon US 2023 · December 14, 2023

Peter Grandstaff welcomes attendees to day three of DjangoCon US 2023 in Durham and explains how becoming an organizer helped him move from an online observer to a more connected member of the community. He encourages attendees to volunteer for manageable conference tasks, arguing that…

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