We’re so excited to announce that PyCon US 2026 is heading to California for our first year in our sunny new host city of Long Beach, CA!
We’re also excited to announce the launch of our conference website, along with Call for Proposals and our sponsorship program!
We’re also excited to announce the launch of our conference website, along with Call for Proposals and our sponsorship program!
Here we come, Long Beach!
PyCon US is heading to Long Beach, CA, located in the heart of sunny Southern California, right along the Pacific Ocean. We will continue to return in person, with Health and Safety Guidelines in place.
PyCon US 2026 will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in downtown Long Beach, CA on the following dates:
PyCon US 2026 will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in downtown Long Beach, CA on the following dates:
- May 13-14, 2026 - Tutorials
- May 14-15, 2026 - Sponsor Presentations
- May 15-17, 2026 - Main Conference Days—Keynotes, Talks, Charlas, Expo Hall, and more
- May 18-19, 2026 - Sprints
PyCon US Website is Live
You can now head over to the PyCon US 2026 website for all the conference details and more information about our sponsorship program.
This year’s PyCon US design blends the vibrant landscape and energy of Long Beach through a synthwave aesthetic, reflecting the creativity of our community and a bright, forward-looking future for Python.
We’re excited to collaborate with designers Meanapas.C and Hamza Haj Taieb, whose illustrations and designs brought the PyCon US 2026 website to life. The design is brought together with the coordination of Georgi K and implemented by YupGup.
PyCon US Call for Proposals is Now Open
PyCon US 2026’s Call for Proposals is officially open for Talks, Tutorials, Posters, and Charlas! The deadline to submit for all tracks is December 19, 2025.
We need beginner, intermediate, and advanced proposals on all sorts of topics— and beginner, intermediate, and advanced speakers to give said presentations. You don’t need to be a 20-year veteran who has spoken at dozens of conferences. On all fronts, we need all types of people. Our community is comprised of a diverse set of people with unique skill sets, and we want our conference program to be a true reflection of that diversity.
PyCon US is introducing two dedicated Talk tracks to the schedule this year, “The Future of AI with Python” and “Trailblazing Python Security”. For more information and how to submit your proposal, visit this page.
PyCon US is introducing two dedicated Talk tracks to the schedule this year, “The Future of AI with Python” and “Trailblazing Python Security”. For more information and how to submit your proposal, visit this page.
For the new and first-time speakers, be sure to take advantage of the speaker mentorship program where you can be matched with experienced speakers who can help you with crafting your proposal. Check out the info on our Proposal Mentorship Program page.
For more information on where and how to submit your proposal, visit the Proposal Guidelines page on the PyCon US 2026 website.
Sponsorship Has Tremendous Impact
Sponsors are what make PyCon US and the Python Software Foundation possible. PyCon US is the main source of revenue for the PSF, the non-profit behind the Python language and the Python Packaging Index (PyPI), and the hub for the Python community.
PyCon US is the largest and longest-running Python gathering globally, with a diverse group of highly engaged attendees, many of whom you won’t find at other conferences. We’re excited to be able to provide our sponsors with opportunities to connect with and support the Python community. You’ll be face-to-face with talented developers, qualified recruits, and potential customers, access a large and diverse audience, as well as elevate your visibility and corporate identity within the Python community.
Check out our prospectus and our full menu of benefits to learn more about the 2026 PSF sponsorship program.
What you can expect when you sponsor PyCon US and the PSF:
- Reach - Access to 2500+ attendees interested in your products and services and generate qualified leads.
- Brand strength - Be part of the biggest and most prestigious Python conference in the world and support the nonprofit organization behind the Python language.
- Connections - Networking with attendees in person to create connections and provide detailed information about your products and services.
- Recruiting - Access to qualified job candidates. If you’re hiring, there’s no better place to find Python developers than PyCon US.
- 12 months of benefits - Reach the Python community during PyCon US and beyond, with options for recognition on Python.org, PyPI.org, and more.
Apply to sponsor PyCon US and the PSF today! Head over to our prospectus to learn more about the 2026 PSF sponsorship program or go directly to the Sponsorship Application page to sign up to sponsor.
If you have any questions about sponsoring PyCon US and the PSF, please contact us at sponsors@python.org.
Stay in the Loop
As we get closer to the event, the conference website is where you’ll find details for our call for proposals, registration launch, venue information, and everything PyCon US related!
Be sure to subscribe here to the PyCon US Blog, follow @PyCon on X, @PyCon.US on Bluesky, @pycon@fosstodon.org and @ThePSF@fosstodon.org on Mastodon, the PSF on LinkedIn, and subscribe to PyCon US 2026 News so you won’t miss a thing. Our official hashtag is #PyConUS.
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