DConf 2020 Canceled

[Ernesto Castellotti]

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 at 20:37:32 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
> I really wish I didn't have to make this announcement, but in 
> light of the COVID-19 outbreak and with an abundance of 
> caution, the D Language Foundation and Symmetry Investments 
> have agreed to cancel DConf 2020.
>
> Though it's possible that things will have cleared up by June, 
> we can't be sure that will be the case. We don't want to put 
> members of the D community at risk if things are not cleared 
> up, or risk travel disruptions for those who do register and 
> make travel plans. We decided it's better to cancel earlier 
> rather than later to minimize the number of people who will 
> need to cancel or rebook their travel arrangements.
>
> Personally, I was really looking forward to heading to London 
> and seeing everyone again, but I do agree with the decision. We 
> hope not many of you will be impacted by the decision and we're 
> terribly sorry if you are.

Right choice, prevention is better than cure!
Of course I am sad for the cancellation of the DConf, but 
unfortunately it could not have been done differently.
I hope it can be rescheduled after the end of this terrible 
emergency.


Greetings from Italy!
Ernesto