SeaGL + PyBeach · Checklist — SeaGL + PyBeach 2026

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Flights & Transport

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Book YVR → SEA for Thu Oct 22 (or plan drive / Amtrak Cascades) ASAP Book SEA → LAX evening flight for Fri Oct 23 ASAP Leave buffer after SeaGL — aim for a later-evening departure Book LAX → YVR for Sun Oct 25 ASAP Check in online for each leg Plan airport transfers (SEA, LAX ↔ Santa Monica)

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Accommodation

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Book Seattle hotel (1 night, Oct 22) Sep 2026 U District near the SeaGL venue Book Santa Monica hotel (2 nights, Oct 23–25) Aug 2026 Downtown SM near the PyBeach venue / Promenade Confirm both reservations 1 week before departure Oct 15

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SeaGL 2026 (Seattle)

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CFP submitted — watch for the acceptance decision ↗ Dates confirmed Oct 23–24 per SeaGL news (Jun 1); CFP extended to Jun 30 If accepted: confirm room/time slot, then finalize & rehearse the talk Register (optional, free) and review the schedule ↗ Scout ice cream selfie spot near venue 🍦 Molly Moon's on The Ave, minutes from the HUB

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PyBeach 2026 (Santa Monica)

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CFP submitted — watch for the acceptance decision ↗ If accepted: confirm slot, then finalize & rehearse the talk Buy PyBeach 2026 ticket (early bird) ↗ Community conference — ti.to/pybeach Review the talk schedule once published ↗ Check for an attendee social or after-party Scout ice cream selfie spot near venue 🍦 McConnell's on the Promenade, 4 blocks from the venue

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Documents & Travel

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Check passport validity Must be valid for US entry — Canadian citizens need a valid passport Arrange travel insurance (medical) Sep 2026 Save both hotel confirmation PDFs Save all three flight confirmation PDFs 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 Set up transit payment (ORCA / Apple Pay in Seattle, TAP in LA) ↗ Cards work everywhere — bring $50–100 cash for taco stands & tips A few birria/taco spots are cash-friendly

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Packing

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Layers for two climates — cool/rainy Seattle, warm sunny SoCal A warm layer + light rain shell for Seattle; lighter clothes for Santa Monica Swimsuit + sunscreen + sunglasses for Santa Monica Laptop + charger + adapters/clicker (for talks, if either CFP is accepted) No plug adapter needed — same as Canada (Type A/B, 120V) Comfortable walking shoes (both cities are walkable) Pack carry-on only — tight connections, no checked-bag waits Avoids bag risk on the multi-leg routing 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 Seattle and Santa Monica / LA Confirm all bookings 48 hours before departure Oct 20