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Event Details

• Event Name: Python Community Events Gambia 2025
• Event Registration
• Organized By: Python Gambia
• Date: June 29
• Duration: 7 hours
• Venue: Serekunda College
• Program Code of Conduct
• Health and Safety Policy
• Target Audience:
  • Students (high school, university, and graduates).
  • Tech enthusiasts and professionals.
  • Entrepreneurs looking to integrate Python into their businesses.
  • Underrepresented groups in tech, including women and youth.
• Event Type: Workshop without equipment
• Key Themes: Python for Beginners, Web Development, Data Science, Automation, and Community Building.

Agenda/Program details

:Introduction to Python

• 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome
• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Python
  • Overview of Python
  • Setting up Python environment
• 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea Break
• 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Basic Syntax and Variables
  • Data types
  • Operators
  • Variables and assignments
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Control Flow Statements
  • Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
  • Loops (for, while)
• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Tea Break
• 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Functions
  • Defining functions
  • Function arguments and return values
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Why Belong to a Python Programming club/ Community
  • Closing Remarks

Expected Outcomes

1. Skill Development:
   Participants will acquire foundational to intermediate Python programming skills, enabling them to build simple applications, analyze data, and automate tasks.
2. Increased Awareness:
   Greater understanding of Python’s role in various industries like technology, education, agriculture, and healthcare.
3. Enhanced Collaboration:
   Formation of a local Python community where participants can network, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects beyond the event.
4. Project-Based Learning:
   Teams will create real-world mini-projects during workshops and hackathons, applying the concepts learned in practical scenarios.
5. Empowering Youth and Underrepresented Groups:
   Encourage diversity in tech by providing equal opportunities for learning and participation, particularly for women and underserved communities.
6. Open Source Contributions:
   Participants will learn to contribute to Python-related open-source projects, fostering a culture of collaboration and global participation.
7. Local Innovation:
   Inspire participants to leverage Python for solving Gambian-specific problems, such as building apps for agriculture, healthcare, or education sectors.
8. Career and Entrepreneurship Opportunities:
   Highlight career paths in Python-related fields and encourage participants to pursue entrepreneurial ventures using Python.
9. Foundation for a Sustainable Python Ecosystem:
   Create a roadmap for continuous community engagement through follow-up meetups, regular coding sessions, and mentorship programs.
10. Recognition and Certification:
    Participants will receive certificates of completion, adding value to their professional profiles.