The PyCon US Blog

Help us make PyCon US welcoming, fun, and safe! We are looking for volunteers to join the Code of Conduct Team for PyCon US 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Code of Conduct Team supports the PyCon US community by taking reports should anyone violate the PyCon US Code of Conduct and, when appropriate, participating in deciding how PyCon US should respond. Code of Conduct Team shifts are 3-4 hours long. We are looking for volunteers for the tutorials (May 14 - 15), the main conference (May 16 - 18), and the first 2 days of sprints (May 19 - 20), and ask that you be prepared to do a minimum of two shifts. As a member of the Code of Conduct Team, you will: Take reports of incidents that occur at PyCon US (there’s a handy form for this) Keep track of your email and/or Slack while on shift Participate in discussions about how to respond to incidents (as needed) As a member of the Code of Conduct Team, you will not: Have to make any tough decisions on your own Have to approach anyone you are un...

International travel to the United States has become more complex for many in our community. PyCon US welcomes all community members to Pittsburgh and we are committed to running a safe and friendly event for everyone who is joining us for PyCon US in Pittsburgh. Each nation has its own relationship with the United States, so please contact your country’s State Department, Travel Ministry or Department of Foreign Affairs for travel information specific to traveling from your country to the US. Ultimately, each person must make their own decision based on their personal risk assessment and the travel conditions. If it feels feasible and safe for you to attend PyCon US this year, then we’d love to see you! It is more important than ever to connect with our fellow community members. In light of current conditions, PyCon US would like to highlight the support we provide for international travelers. Refund Policy Details If your PyCon US trip is canceled due to not being able to obtain a...

Providing travel grants to community members for PyCon US and witnessing both their growth and contributions to the event is one of the most fulfilling aspects of our work at the PSF, and every year, we only wish we could award more! PyCon US 2025 received 952 travel grant applications from 87 countries totaling almost $1.7M. We dislike using the phrase “record-breaking” every year, but it’s true! Again, the number and amount requested have broken our 2024 record . The total dollar amount requested was more than six times the available budget. For 2025, the total PyCon US revenue is budgeted at $2.3M and supports conference costs of $2.5M, including $266K in travel grant funds. The Travel Grant Team offered 272 travel grants and 33 ticket-only grants, amounting to $384K, or about 23%, of travel grant requests received. The PSF is committed to financial transparency , and in line with that commitment, we are happy to share more about how our PyCon US 2025 travel grant process works....

PyCon US 2025 is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to see all of you there! We're reaching out to our community to help support one of our favorite events: the PyLadies Auction . Our wonderful community is bursting with creative, artsy, and generous folks and we invite you to donate items to this year’s Auction. If you’d like to support PyLadies by making a donation, please fill out the PyLadies Charity Auction donation form . To learn more about the event and what to donate, read on! What to Donate Need inspiration? Over the years, we’ve seen that people love to bid on items that are artsy, nerdy, and Python-specific. Art, decor, customized tech, and vintage PyCon or Python-related swag are all examples of things that will inspire a friendly bidding war. To get more inspiration search ‘PyLadies Auction’ on social media or check out the PyLadies Instagram . Items that are personalized or have a story tend to attract bidders– DIYers, artists, crafters, and collectors, this is ...