Organizers' meetings use the #pycon IRC channel. To access it from Pidgin:
If you don't yet have an IRC protocol account, open the Buddy List window, select menu "Accounts" -> "Add/Edit", click the "Add" button, then:
| Protocol: | IRC |
|---|---|
| Screen name: | (you; please use your real name) |
| Server: | irc.freenode.net (the default) |
| Password: | (None needed) |
Once you have an account, return to the Buddy List and choose "Buddies" -> "Join a Chat", then:
| Account: | The IRC-protocol account you just created |
|---|---|
| Channel: | #pycon |
| Password: | (leave blank) |