mlitwiniuk

I've used Python back on my university days (some numpy coding, some gui apps for both linux and windows) and later professionally, when doing webdev in Pylons and Django. Then I've switched to Ruby and for the last 15 years haven't touched Python at all. And now actually I'd like to get back to it, with some side projects. Ideally I'd love to do some image recognition / qualification apps. Question is - what's the best place to start? I remember some basics, but as I can see, A LOT has changed.

I was wondering how are other companies dealing with employees giving talks during conferences. Are all of their expenses paid by the company? Are they additionally compensated? If yes - how, what are the rules. And most importantly - why?