Python Conference


The Python Conference is the largest 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 "The best software engineering conferences 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. Other groups, such as PyLadies and Django Girls, often have concurrent sessions.
It is often referred to in published articles.
It is organised by the Python Software Foundation, and is supported by many significant companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Facebook.

Location History

The canonical "PyCon" is run annually in the United States of America, since starting in 2003 in Washington, D.C:
YearLocationNumber of Attendees
2003Washington, D.C.200
2004Washington, D.C.300
2005Washington, D.C.400
2006Dallas, TX400
2007Dallas, TX500
2008Chicago, IL1,000
2009Chicago, IL900
2010Atlanta, GA1,000
2011Atlanta, GA1,400
2012Santa Clara, CA2,300
2013Santa Clara, CA2,500
2014Montreal, QC 2,500
2015Montreal, QC 3,100
2016Portland, OR3,294
2017Portland, OR3,391
2018Cleveland, OH3,260
2019Cleveland, OH3,393
2020Pittsburgh, PAcancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Notable Keynote Speakers

SciPy Conferences

Some conferences are dedicated to scientists and promote in particular the SciPy library.