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EuroPython 2026 Kraków. The European Python Conference - by the community & for the community.
About us
For over 20 years, Python, renowned for its simplicity, reliability and flexibility, has become a leading programming language both in the industry and in research. And what better place than EuroPython to keep your finger on the pulse of anything Python related? EuroPython was the first major Python community conference ever organised by volunteers. It started in 2002 in Charleroi, Belgium. It has become the largest European Python conference, and one of the largest world-wide. With around 1200+ participants every year, EuroPython is a hub for all programmers, students and companies interested in the Python programming language.
Industry
Software Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Prague
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2002
Locations
Employees at EuroPython
Updates
- Don’t let costs stop you from attending #EuroPython2026 💚 Our Financial Aid program is here to support you 💚 Whether it’s your ticket 🎟️ travel ✈️ or stay 🏨 we’re here to help where we can. Apply for Financial Aid today ✉️ ⏰ First round closes April 9 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtHskNaa
- Behind every flawless talk, engaging workshop, and perfectly timed coffee break at EuroPython is a crew of unsung heroes—our volunteers! 🌟 Not just organizers, but dream enablers: printer ninjas, registration magicians, social butterflies, and even salsa instructors (yeah, that happened!) We’re the quiet force turning chaos into community, one sprint at a time. 💻✨ Curious who really makes the magic happen? Today we’d like to introduce George Zisopoulos, member of the Operations team at EuroPython 2025. 🐍 🐍 🐍 EP: What first inspired you to volunteer for EuroPython? And which edition of the conference was it? I was inspired because I gave a presentation in 2020, and after that I wanted to experience the conference from the other side, as part of the volunteers. It was amazing to see how much work all these people had done for us as attendees, and I wanted to be a part of that. So I applied and became an online volunteer in 2022 in Dublin, and the following year I joined EuroPython 2023 as an on-site volunteer. Once you start, you can’t stop doing it. EP: Have you learned new skills while contributing to EuroPython? If so, which ones? It’s less about learning new skills and more about discovering the ones you already have. With guidance and a supportive team, you feel confident using them and even pushing a bit past your comfort zone. EP: What's your favorite memory from volunteering at the conference? My favorite part is walking into the conference and unexpectedly running into someone you met at previous years’ editions. It’s like a little déjà vu. They hug you like you just saw them yesterday, even if it’s been a whole year. EP: Did you make any lasting friendships or professional connections through volunteering? Yes, I’ve made a few lasting friendships. We stay in touch all year, even though we live in different cities or countries. We visit each other, and often end up meeting in other countries while traveling. EP: Any unexpected or funny experiences during the conference which you’d like to share? I love coffee, so during the conference I’m usually wandering around with a cup in hand. Two years ago, thanks to some playful hits from friends, I ended up destroying three t-shirts with coffee during the conference! Now every year they wonder… How many shirts will I sacrifice this time? EP: Would you volunteer again, and why? I would say what I used to say last year: Summer without EuroPython just doesn’t really feel like a summer 😉 See you all there! EP: Thank you for your contribution, George!
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🐍 Grants & community sponsor: EuroPython SocietyA huge thank you to the EuroPython Society for supporting DjangoCon Europe 2026 and making it easier to attend for those we need it most. 🌟 The EuroPython Society (EPS) is a Swedish non-profit organization which organizes EuroPython conferences, supports the Python community in Europe and holds the rights to the EuroPython conference series and trademarks. Through their grant, travel and accommodation costs are covered for selected opportunity grant applicants. 🙏 🔗 https://lnkd.in/drZz3XtB #djangocon #django #djangoconeu2026 - 🇵🇱 Jakie jedzenie najbardziej zasmakuje uczestnikom EuroPythona 2026 w Krakowie? Szymon Cader zapytał Bartka Nowak na niedawnym spotkaniu krakowskiego Pykonika. Czy myślicie, że kultowe zapieksy są wystarczająco znane za granicą? 🐍🐍🐍 🇬🇧 What food will the participants of #europython 2026 in Kraków enjoy the most? Szymon Cader asked Bartek Nowak this question on the recent #pykonik meetup in Kraków.
- What does it take to run Europe’s largest Python conference? 🐍 Not budgets or venues—it’s people. EuroPython isn’t powered by code alone, but by a vibrant network of volunteers who shape every session and welcome every attendee. From ensuring talks run seamlessly to curating world-class content these are the unsung heroes building community, one contribution at a time. We’re shining a spotlight on the people behind the magic. Read our full conversation with Jodie Burchell, PhD, co-lead of the EuroPython 2025 Programme Team and discover what drives those who give their time to grow our community. 🐍🐍 EP: What was your primary role as a volunteer, and what did a typical day look like for you? I was one of two co-team leads of the Programme Team in 2025. This team tends to touch a lot of the conference, although the tasks vary from week-to-week. We actually started work all the way back in December, and worked up until the end of the conference! My team’s role included running the CfP, selecting talks, and assembling the schedule, finding keynote speakers, organising special events, coordinating the open spaces, and finding last minute speakers when people cannot make it. It involved a lot of logistics, following up with other teams at EuroPython, and communicating with speakers. I think one of my favourite things I organised at the conference was the international snack exchange. Seeing people sharing snacks from their home countries was so much fun, and really made us feel like a big international family. EP: What's your favorite memory from volunteering at EuroPython? I actually can’t pick just one! One of my favourites was seeing the programme team in person after so many months of working together, and sharing some international snacks together to celebrate. Watching the excerpt of “Python: the Documentary” that CultRepo created for us, and seeing the reaction of the audience to the film and the panel was very moving. And of course, running Humble Data at the Beginner’s Day during the sprints. As someone with a non-traditional path into tech myself, I am really passionate about helping beginners and making them feel welcome, and having beginners starting to learn Python, and then speaking with core developers of well-established projects was really special. EP: What's one misconception about conference volunteering you'd like to clear up? I think one of the biggest misconceptions that people have about community conferences like EuroPython is that they’re run by professionals. While the EuroPython Society does have one (very talented) paid employee, most of the work you see at these conferences is done by members of the community, just like you and me. So if you feel inspired to contribute to EuroPython or another Python conference, reach out and find out how you can help! Although it can be a lot of work, it’s also very meaningful to know you’ve shaped an event that means a lot to the Python community.