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Open Space
Open Space is a participant-driven gathering that takes place alongside the main conference schedule. Unlike pre-arranged talks, Open Space sessions are created and led on the spot by attendees. You can share a topic of interest (not limited to technical subjects), start a discussion, have casual chats, or simply hang out and connect with others—the format and content are entirely up to you.
If you’ve attended PyCon Taiwan or other conferences before, you may be familiar with BoF (Birds of a Feather) sessions. We use the term “Open Space” to make the concept more intuitive, especially for first-time attendees. It’s an open, flexible time for free-form conversations and spontaneous connections.
No preparation needed—just bring your ideas and enthusiasm!Anyone can host or join an Open Space session. Come with curiosity, invite a friend, and help spark fun and meaningful conversations throughout the event.
How to participate
It's easy—just show up!
Everyone can be a host or a participant.
As a host, you can bring up any topic you’d like to discuss. Simply write your topic on a small whiteboard and place it on a table to start your session. From there, you just need to help guide the conversation and keep the discussion going—no strict format required.
As a participant, just look for a topic that interests you. Say a friendly hello to the host, take a seat, and join the conversation. No sign-up needed, no limit on group size—everyone is welcome to jump in and take part.
Location
Rooms 603 & 604, each with several tables labeled by topic using whiteboards.
If a topic interests you, feel free to leave thoughts or feedback on sticky notes. If your desired topic isn’t listed yet, you can grab a whiteboard from the info desk and start your own discussion.
Schedule
- Main Sessions:
- 9/6 Day 1: 12:00–13:20 (Lunch time)
- 9/7 Day 2: 14:45–15:45
You're also welcome to propose and host discussions at any other time—just visit the info desk to add your topic. Enjoy this free-flowing time of energetic exchange!
Topics
All topics are decided by you and other attendees,so we can't predict what will emerge! Open Space topics are diverse—from technical discussions (like infosec, Python projects, or SRE roles) to personal interests (like nail art, yoga, gaming, or even Chiikawa). There're no limitations on talk topics, you're only required to obey Code of Conduct .
How to host
1. Pre-register: Fill out your topic in the
Open Space topic form
. Before the session begins, check your table number and head there to prepare.
2. Spontaneous Hosting:You can also start a session at any time—just grab a small whiteboard at the info desk, write your topic, and find an Open Space table to begin.
Open Space Topic Ideas
Here are a few suggestions to spark your creativity: