Trip Checklist

Track everything you need to book, pack, and prepare before departure.

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Flights & Transport

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Book YVR to SFO round-trip flight ASAP Select seat and check in online Oct 17 Plan SFO to hotel transport (BART or rideshare)

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Accommodation

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Book San Francisco hotel (5 nights, Oct 18–23) Aug 2026 Near Mission District / OpenAI office preferred Confirm hotel reservation 1 week before departure Oct 11

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Python Core Dev Sprint

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Confirm sprint attendance and logistics Arrange OpenAI office access / badge Ensure laptop and dev environment are set up for sprint work Review CPython issues to work on during sprint ↗ Check for sprint dinner or social events Scout ice cream selfie spot near venue 🍦 Bi-Rite, Humphry Slocombe, Smitten, or Salt & Straw

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Documents & Travel

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Check passport validity Must be valid for US entry — Canadian citizens need valid passport Arrange travel insurance (medical) Sep 2026 Save hotel confirmation PDF Save flight confirmation PDF Notify bank and credit card company of US travel dates Oct 2026

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Money & Connectivity

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Set up US roaming or eSIM for data Oct 2026 Ensure Uber/Lyft apps are set up with payment Plan US dollars — credit card works everywhere, bring small amount of cash Many places are cashless, but bring $50–100 just in case Get Clipper card for BART/Muni on arrival or use Apple Pay ↗ Clipper works on BART, Muni, and cable cars

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Packing

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Layers! SF in October: 12–18°C with fog and wind Bring a warm jacket — evenings are chilly, especially near the water Laptop + charger + any peripherals for sprint No adapter needed — same plugs as Canada (Type A/B, 120V) Comfortable walking shoes (SF is very hilly!) Portable charger / power bank Day backpack for sprint and sightseeing Medications and any essentials

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Before Departure

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Fill both fish feeders 🐟 Charge both fish feeders (or fresh batteries) Test-fire both fish feeders before leaving Top up tank water / run a water change Share itinerary with an emergency contact Download offline maps for San Francisco Confirm all bookings 48 hours before departure Oct 16

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