We are thrilled to welcome Kattni as the next Co-Chair and future Chair of PyCon US! You may already know Kattni from her work on CircuitPython and BeeWare, as a conference speaker, and as the Conference Chair of PyOhio since 2024. We are truly excited for what she will bring to PyCon US and its community over the next four years, and we can't wait to share that with you. In her own words: Hello,…
NVIDIA is excited to once again support PyCon US 2026 as a Visionary Sponsor , and to sponsor the Future of AI with Python Conference Track . Python is a “first-class” language at NVIDIA CUDA, and NVIDIA is committed to bringing our technology to Python developers in close alignment with C++ upon new releases of our hardware. We’re also happy to announce the general availability of CUDA Python 1.0…
Who is at the sprints? Sprints at PyCon US are organized by the attendees. The conference provides the space with tables, power strips, Internet connectivity, and, for the first two days, catered lunches. The attendees band together to work on their open-source and community projects of choice. You can expect bigger projects like CPython, Django, Flask, or BeeWare, to have their own dedicated…
This is a blog series where we're asking each of our PyConUS 2026 keynote speakers about their journey into tech, how excited they are for PyconUS and any tips they can provide for an awesome conference experience! Thank you Pablo for this interview! You can learn more about Pablo's keynote on the PyConUS Keynote Speakers page and you can also attend Pablo Galindo Salgado s meet and greet at the…
This is a blog series where we're asking each of our PyConUS 2026 keynote speakers about their journey into tech, how excited they are for PyconUS and any tips they can provide for an awesome conference experience! Thank you amanda for this interview! You can learn more about amanda's keynote on the PyConUS Keynote Speakers page and you can also attend amanda's meet and greet at the PSF Booth in…
Looking to make a meaningful contribution to the Python community? Look no further than PyCon US 2026! 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. 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…
This is a blog series where we're asking each of our PyConUS 2026 keynote speakers about their journey into tech, how excited they are for PyconUS and any tips they can provide for an awesome conference experience! Here's our interview with Lin Qiao Without giving too many spoilers, tell us what your keynote is about? Most AI products are built on rented land. If your competitor can make the same…
Welcome to our annual blog series where we're asking each of our PyConUS 2026 keynote speakers about their journey into tech, how excited they are for Pycon US and any tips they can provide for an awesome conference experience! Thank you to Rachell and Tim for this interview! You can learn more about their keynote on the PyConUS Keynote Speakers page and you can also attend their meet and greet at…
Six Pathways Through the Talks Finding your way through three days of world-class Python content PyCon US 2026 runs May 13–19 in Long Beach, California, and with over 100 talks across five rooms over three days, the schedule can feel like a lot to navigate. The good news: whether you came to go deep on Python performance, level up your security knowledge, get practical Python insights for agentic…
Friendships, collaborations, and breakthroughs The fun, the learning, and the inspiration don't stop when you walk out of the convention center. Some of the most memorable moments from PyCon US happen in the lobby at 10 pm, laughing with someone you only knew as a username until an hour ago; over breakfast, where a casual conversation turns into a collaboration that lasts years; and on the walks…