PyCon US 2026 · Checklist

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Flights & Transport

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Book YVR to LAX (or LGB) round-trip flight ASAP Direct LAX flights are plentiful; LGB is limited but possible Select seat and check in online May 13 Plan LAX ↔ Long Beach transport (Uber/Lyft or FlyAway bus)

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Accommodation

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Book Long Beach hotel (4 nights, May 14–18) inside the PyCon room block ↗ Feb 2026 Block fills up fast — book as soon as it opens Book LAX-area hotel for Mon May 18 (1 night, work-from-hotel Tue before evening flight) Apr 2026 Suite with desk preferred Confirm both hotel reservations 1 week before departure May 7 Request early check-in for Long Beach if arriving before 3pm on May 14 Plan Mon May 18 transfer from Long Beach to LAX hotel (Uber/Lyft, ~$45–60)

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Documents & Travel

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Check passport validity Canadian citizens need valid passport for US entry Check NEXUS card expiry (speeds up airport pre-clearance at YVR) Arrange travel insurance (medical coverage in the US) Apr 2026 Canadian provincial health coverage is limited in the US Save hotel confirmation PDF to phone Save flight confirmation PDF to phone Notify bank and credit card companies of US travel dates May 2026

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Money & Connectivity

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Set up US roaming or eSIM for data May 2026 Ensure Uber/Lyft apps are set up with payment Bring $50–100 USD in small bills for tips / emergencies Most places are card-first; small cash helps for tips Ensure tap-to-pay is set up (Apple Pay / Google Pay) Works on Metro A Line and at most shops

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Packing

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Pack speaker outfit — something comfortable and on-camera friendly Laptop + charger + adapters (HDMI, USB-C) Layers — Long Beach in May is 15–22°C; evenings near the water are cool Comfortable walking shoes — convention floors are brutal on feet Sunglasses + sunscreen — SoCal May sun is strong Portable power bank Reusable water bottle (convention centre has refill stations) Day backpack for conference and sightseeing Medications and basic 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 and hotel info with an emergency contact Download offline Google Maps for Long Beach / LAX area Confirm all bookings 48 hours before departure May 12 Charge all devices + power bank the night before