The Python Conference (also called PyCon) is the largestpage 10 annual convention for the discussion and promotion of the Python programming language. It originated in the United States but is also held in more than 40 other countries. It was one of the first computer programming conferences to develop and adhere to a code of conduct. The conference hosts tutorials, demonstrations and training sessions.
PyCon 2020 was listed as one of "The best software engineering conferences [to attend] of 2020" and "As Python becomes ever more popular in the scientific community and for big data, the influence of PyCon will continue to grow." PyCon is often attended by Guido van Rossum (the author of the Python language). Other groups, such as PyLadies and Django Girls, often have concurrent sessions.
It is sometimes referred to in software documentation and conference papers.
It is organised by the Python Software Foundation, and is supported by many significant companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Facebook."We’re thrilled to have the support of Facebook as a PSF and PyCon Principal Sponsor for 2020!"
Location history
YearLocationNumber of Attendees2003Washington, D.C.200200430020054002006Dallas, Texas40020075002008Chicago, Illinois1,00020099002010Atlanta, Georgia1,00020111,4002012Santa Clara, California2,30020132,5002014Montreal, Quebec (Canada)2,50020153,1002016Portland, Oregon3,294 (badges issued)20173,391 (badges received)2018 Cleveland, Ohio3,260 (Checked-in people)20193,393 (Checked-in people)2020Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Virtual (online-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic)20212,650 online2022Salt Lake City, Utah1,753 in-person + 669 online = 2,422 total20232,159 in-person + 491 online = 2,650 total2024Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2,551 in-person + 440 online = 2,991 total20252,225 in-person2026Long Beach, California 2003 in-person attendees, virtual not offered2027
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