Transcript Summary: Dave Cross on London PM’s 20th Anniversary

Speaker: Dave Cross

Outline:

1. Dave Cross starts by acknowledging that London PM is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018, indicating that he started it when he was 12.
2. He provides a brief history of how London PM began on March 28, 1998, when he posted a message on comp.lang.perl about starting a Perl Mongers in London, similar to what was happening in the US.
3. He mentions that within a couple of days, he got positive responses, and they decided to go ahead with the idea.
4. He reflects on the first London PM meeting, which took place on August 6 at a pub in London called City of York, and shares a photo from the event.
5. He talks about organizing the first YAPC (Yet Another Perl Conference) Europe in 2000, which was a challenging but rewarding experience.
6. He introduces the “cat herders” or leaders of London PM over the years, which include Paul Mison, Mark Fowler, Simon Wistow, Greg McCarroll, Leon Brocard, Leo Lapworth, Tom Hukins, Sue Spence, and current leader Rick Deller.
7. Dave Cross expresses his pride in the London Perl Workshop, which has been happening since 2004.
8. He concludes by celebrating the past 20 years and looking forward to the next 20 years of London PM.

Thoughts on the talk:

• Dave Cross’s talk offers an interesting insight into the history and evolution of London PM.
• His humorous and engaging delivery style is effective in keeping the audience engaged.
• The talk also emphasizes the sense of community and collaborative spirit that has been key to the success and longevity of London PM.