diff --git a/Go-1.6-release-party.md b/Go-1.6-release-party.md index c036fccd..7d2013e0 100644 --- a/Go-1.6-release-party.md +++ b/Go-1.6-release-party.md @@ -54,11 +54,22 @@ Here is a list of the groups who are participating. _If your group is not listed here yet, edit the page and add yourself._ _Organisers, once you've added your group, consider tweeting out a link to the page to raise awareness._ +### Stay in touch + +Trying to co-ordinate dozens of meetup groups around the globe will be challenging. Here are some ways you can plan your event, discuss it online, and keep up to date. + +As always, if you get stuck, or need help, please [contact the organisers directly](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Go-1.6-release-party#no-seriously-whos-organising-this), we're here to help. + +##### Slack Channel +We have a channel for the [release party](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/go-release-party/) on the [Gophers Slack](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/go-release-party/). If you need an invite to Slack, [you can request an automatic invite with this link](https://gophersinvite.herokuapp.com/). + +##### Mailing list +_Coming real soon_ + ### What happens in a release party? Go 1.6 is the 7th release of the language which has been open source since November 10th, 2009 -- that's 6.5 years since the project was open sourced and nearly 4 years since the 1.0 release. A lot has changed in the language since 1.0, so this is a great opportunity to discuss the improvements landing 1.6. - #### Go 1.6 slide deck Here a Go 1.6 presentation slide deck from the Go Sydney users' group. Feel free to use this for your meetup.