The PyCon US Blog

We can’t believe it’s been six months since PyCon US 2023, where we came together to celebrate 20 years of PyCon US. If you’d like to revisit some memories of PyCon US 2023, check out our recap and video recordings . Meanwhile, the PyCon US team has continued to plan the next iteration of PyCon US. We’re excited to announce the launch of our conference website, along with the Call for Proposals, and our sponsorship program. We're Coming to Pittsburgh! After two years in Salt Lake City, we will be hosting PyCon US 2024 and 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We will continue to return in person, with health and safety guidelines in place. If you’re unable to make it in person, you can attend our virtual event, PyConOX. PyCon US 2024 will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the following dates: May 15-16, Tutorials and Sponsor Presentations May 17-19, Main Conference Days—Keynotes, Talks, Charlas, Expo Hall, and more May 20-23, Sprints (

We are excited to announce that all PyCon US 2023 recordings are now available on the PyCon US YouTube channel as well as the PyCon US 2023 virtual platform, Hubilo! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for notifications of any new content. A huge thank you to all presenters for their time and efforts in providing the content presented at PyCon US 2023 as well as to our incredible AV team, Altitude C , for their diligent and flawless execution of recordings and AV this year. As we wrap up PyCon US 2023, we can’t express enough gratitude for all who attended, whether in-person or online, and helped us celebrate this special anniversary year commemorating 20 years of PyCon. To highlight the past 20 years, we asked you to submit your favorite memories and stories of PyCon US or something you'd hope to learn during your time with us this year. Check out the complete memory recap video highlighting our community members' favorite memories of PyCon US! We had an amazing and diverse

It's hard to believe that 2023 marks 20 years of PyCon US. From relatively modest beginnings to serving thousands of in-person attendees—and countless more who participate online and watch talks (sometimes years after they were given)—is a testament to the strength, diversity, and resilience of the Python community. Since 2011, PyCon US organizers have reserved a row of booths for early-stage technology companies doing new and interesting things with Python. Startup Row has been a fixture of PyCon US for over half the conference's run, and we're pleased to have given over 120 startups the opportunity to share what they're working on with the Python community. Many return as sponsors, and several have gone on to achieve billion-dollar success. The application process is always competitive, but this year's applicant pool was particularly impressive. PyCon organizers and the Python Software Foundation are thrilled to welcome seven companies to Startup Row at PyCon US 2

We are super excited to announce the PyCon US 2023 Sprints! When : Sprints will take place on April 24th through April 27th, 2023 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm MST Where : At Pycon US at the Salt Palace Convention Center in rooms 250 and 251 Project Signups : Get your project listed so that attendees can help support it by signing up here Submit Sprint Project : What are Sprints? PyCon Development Sprints are up to four days of intensive learning and development on an open source project(s) of your choice, in a team environment. It's a time to come together with colleagues, old and new, to share what you've learned and apply it to an open source project. It's a time to test, fix bugs, add new features, and improve documentation. And it's a time to network, make friends, and build relationships that go beyond the conference. PyCon US provides the opportunity and infrastructure; you bring your skills, humanity, and brainpower (oh! and don't forget your computer). For those

Looking to make a meaningful contribution to the Python community? Look no further than PyCon US 2023! Whether you're a seasoned Python pro or a newcomer to the community and looking to get involved, there's a volunteer opportunity that's perfect for you.  This year, the sign-up for volunteer roles is done directly through the PyCon US website! This way, you can view and manage shifts you sign up for through your personal dashboard ! You can read up on the different roles to volunteer for and how to sign up on the PyCon US website here .  PyCon US is largely organized and run by volunteers. Every year, we ask to fill over 300 onsite volunteer hours to ensure that everything runs smoothly at the event. And the best part? You don't need to commit a lot of time to make a difference– some shifts are as short as one hour long!  You can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you’d like. Even a couple of hours of your time can go a long way in helping us create an amazing ex

It’s only a few months until the next PyLadies Auction at PyCon 2023! 2022's auctioneers If you have yet to attend a PyLadies Auction at previous PyCons, don’t miss out this year. Help us raise money for PyLadies , an international mentorship group that focuses on helping more women become active participants and leads within the Python open source community. Not only will your donations make a huge impact, but you will also have a great evening with lots of laughter, friendly competition, and unique, one-of-a-kind items.  The PyLadies’ 2022 event auctioned off 38 unique items and raised $51,000 to support worldwide PyLadies chapters and future PyCon US travel grants. Join us on April 22, 2023 at the Salt Palace Convention Center and help us outdo ourselves! The Details Date & Time : Saturday, April 22nd at 6:30pm Location : Salt Palace Convention Center at 100 West Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 in Room 151 DEFG Cost :  Entry cover charge of $35 includes dinner and a f

The 2023 PyCon US schedule has been announced! With two decades of this event series under our belt, this year's conference is sure to be a memorable one. We’re looking forward to celebrating 20 years of gathering together to connect the worldwide Python community! Here you can now access the dates of our Tutorials , Talk Tracks , Charlas Track , and Sponsor Presentations . Posters will be featured for the second year in a row and displayed during all open hours of the Expo Hall as well as alongside presentations by the authors on Sunday, April 23, 2023. All together, there will be a wide array of topics that we hope experienced and newer Python users will find engaging. Many thanks to all of those that submitted proposals this year! The schedule would not be the same without all your hard work.  Thank You Committees and Reviewers! Without the efforts of the committee members that volunteered their time and hard work in launching the PyCon US Call for Proposals, this would not ha