The PyCon 2020 conference, which will take place in Pittsburgh, is the largest annual gathering for the community using and developing the open-source Python programming language. It is produced and underwritten by the Python Software Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and promoting Python. Through PyCon, the PSF advances its mission of growing the international community of Python programmers.
Because PyCon is backed by the non-profit PSF, we keep registration costs much lower than comparable technology conferences so that PyCon remains accessible to the widest group possible. The PSF also pays for the ongoing development of the software that runs PyCon and makes it available under a liberal open source license. The PSF has paid staff to manage PyCon. Two employees work on planning and two employees work on the financial aspects of PyCon.
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Pre-conference Days
Wednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16, 2020.
Tutorials
Learn something new and relevant in intensive 3-hour sessions April 15 and 16. The evenings are free for socializing and Open Spaces. See the full schedule here.
Language Summit
On Wednesday, April 15, PyCon hosts the Python Language Summit, which is an event for the developers of Python implementations. For more information checkout the event page.
Education Summit
On Thursday, April 16, PyCon hosts the Education Summit, which is a gathering of teachers and educators focused on bringing coding literacy, through Python, to as broad a group of audiences as possible. For more information checkout the event page.
Hatchery Programs
For those interested, PyCon US 2020 has two Summits (Regional Conference Organizers and the Python Packaging Summit) on Thursday, April 16th. See the full schedule here.
Sponsor Workshops
On Thursday, April 16th, PyCon hosts a full day of Sponsor Workshops, which are available to attendees at no extra cost. See the full schedule here.
Conference Days
Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2020.
See what's going on in the Python world, meet your fellow Pythonistas, share your knowledge and experience, make contacts, brainstorm projects, discuss prospects. The sky is the limit!
Scheduled talks
Each day begins with a plenary keynote, followed by a full 5-track schedule that fills the venue ballrooms with talks and panels on a wide variety of topics, satisfying a wide range of interests and approaches to programming. We are happy to announce that in 2020, PyCon officially has a 6th track for las Charlas. See the full schedule here.
Open Spaces
PyCon features an unconference in parallel of the scheduled talks, with dedicated rooms that attendees can schedule for informal presentations or discussions. These rooms are open spaces that let attendees customize their experience at PyCon to match specific interests. The rooms are available for all three conference days.
Hatchery Programs
During the conference days PyCon welcomes seven more Hatchery Programs. See the full schedule here. To learn more about what the Hatchery is, check out the info page.
Lightning talks
At the end of each day we dedicate time to a quick series of 5-minute talks on almost any topic. The fast-paced volleys of lightning talks are fired in the main ballroom in front of a large audience, making them a very effective way to reach out to the community.
PyLadies Events
On Saturday, April 18th, PyCon hosts a PyLadies Auction for those interested in bidding on fun items created by community members and donated by sponsors. on Sunday, April 19th, PyLadies hosts a lunch for all PyLadies at PyCon. This is a great event for mingling, discussing goals, hurdles, and any other topics relevant to community members.
Young Coder workshops
Every year PyCon hosts two Young Coder workshops over Saturday and Sunday. These workshops are for children between the ages of 12 and 18 and are available to all skill levels. To register your child, create a login on PyCon's website and proceed to your Dashboard.
Expo Hall
On Friday and Saturday, the vast Expo Hall will be filled with booths where you can meet companies who use Python, support Python, and who hire Pythonistas. Many non-profits and community organizations will also have booths, and want to say hello! Some sponsors will be recruiting, so come prepared with business cards and resumes if you are on the job market.
Poster Session
On Sunday, the Expo Hall is re-configured as our poster session space, where academics, hobbyists, and community members will answer questions and illustrate their work using large graphic posters. Presenters will describe and discuss their discoveries, creations, and projects with the PyCon attendees.
Job Fair
Sunday, April 19, 2020 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Open to the public.
And don't forget the hallway track — the opportunity to meet friends new and old in the spacious public areas of the conference venue!
Development Sprints
Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Help advance your favorite open source project, whether a library, community site, or even the Python language itself! We provide the space and the infrastructure — network, power, tables, chairs — you provide the enthusiasm and the brainpower. All experience levels welcome. The sprints are free!