EuroPython

Did you know how many EuroPython conferences Ege Akman attended before becoming a board member of the EuroPython Society? We generally think that attending the conference is the best motivation to volunteer and get involved in organizing the next edition, and Ege proves that. #europython #conference #europython2025 #python #opensource

As the reveal of EuroPython's next location is approaching, let's look back at some of the predictions from 2025. Colin had a great idea for the next location 🏡 Do you have any bets on where we will all meet in 2026? #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource

Did you know that one of the activities during the latest EuroPython conference was a snack exchange? We encouraged everyone traveling for the conference to bring favorite snacks from their countries. While we're still not sure which snack was Bojan Miletić's favorite, it looks like Moisés may have given something away with that leading question! 🍬 #europython #conference #europython2025 #python #opensource

Favorite activity at EuroPython 2025? It’s not what you would expect from a Python conference! 💃🕺 #EuroPython #conference #EuroPython2025 #python

May your holiday season be filled with: ✅ 100% test coverage on your gingerbread house ✅ Zero merge conflicts ✅ Perfectly optimized cookie algorithms ✅ Stack traces that lead straight to presents under the tree ✅ Hot cocoa that compiles on the first try Thank you all for making this year's EuroPython a success. We hope to see you all next year. Where, you ask? Well, stay tuned for the EuroPython 2026 location reveal! In the meantime, we wish you all a cheerful & restful holiday season and all best in the New Year. #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource

The big question within the community these days? Where is the next EuroPython going to be? We asked Lysandros Nikolaou about this and learned that the perfect location would be... and we very much liked the suggestion! 🏝️ Considering the weather outside, it's hard to disagree. #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource

While in Prague, we asked around for opinions on favorite lightning talks at EuroPython 2025. Check out which one touched Mark Smith the most 🫶 Which one of the lightning talks was most interesting to you? Do you want to give the person a shout out in the comments? #EuroPython #conference #EuroPython2025 #python

EuroPython wouldn't exist without the dedicated volunteers who invest countless hours behind the scenes. From coordinating speaker logistics and managing registration systems to designing the conference program, handling sponsorship relations, ensuring great quality of talk recordings, moderating sessions, organizing social events, and capturing key moments in photos—hundreds of hours of passionate work go into making each edition exceptional. Read our interview with Moisés Guimarães de Medeiros, photographer and member of the Operations Team at EuroPython 2025. We may also be tempted to add “Chief Fun Officer” to the list of his roles. Thank you for making every EuroPython so vibrant, and making us all look good in your photos! --- EP: Had you attended EuroPython before volunteering, or was volunteering your first experience with it? Yes, I did attend before volunteering. My first EuroPython was in Edinburgh 2018 and only in Basel 2019 I started helping on site. EP: Why do you volunteer? I only got this far (away from home) because of Python conferences. Python Brasil 2016 opened my mind to a whole universe I was missing. PyCon CZ 2017 connected me with my first job in Europe, and EuroPython helps me to keep giving back, contributing to an environment that I love and cherish. EP: What's your favorite memory from volunteering at EuroPython? I don’t have a favorite memory in this case, there are so many good ones that it would be a disservice to them. Ask me in person, and I will tell you lots of stories! EP: How has volunteering at EuroPython impacted your own career or learning journey? Volunteering at EuroPython has a huge impact on my ability to network, I don’t think I would have as many friends, acquaintances, and professional connections coming from Python conferences if I was flying solo. EP: What's one misconception about conference volunteering you'd like to clear up? That you are not going to have time to enjoy the conference. To me, it actually amplifies the value I get from the conference. EP: Is there one thing you took away from the experience that you still use today? The network, especially related to event organizing for smaller conferences, which we keep doing all year round. EP: What keeps you coming back to volunteer year after year? The other volunteers and organizers. EP: Thank you for your work, Moisés!

Throwback Thursday from EuroPython 2025! During the last conference, we asked Petr Viktorin how mentoring influenced his life. It inspired us all to think more about delegation 💪

We're honoured to share that the EuroPython Society has posthumously named Michael Foord (1974–2025) an Honorary Fellow. Michael was a core developer, the creator of mock, and a long-time force for connection, care, and curiosity in the Python community. Michael's contributions, kindness, and impact shaped our community in lasting ways. His legacy lives on in the tools he built and the people he inspired. 💛 https://lnkd.in/e3D9xTGd