Python Conference

The Python Conference (also called PyCon^[1]: 564) is the largest^[2][3] annual convention for the discussion and promotion of the Python programming language.^[4][5] It originated in the United States but is also held in more than 40 other countries.^[6][7][8] It was one of the first computer programming conferences to develop and adhere to a code of conduct.^[1]: 565 The conference hosts tutorials, demonstrations and training sessions.^[9]

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."^[10] PyCon is often attended by Guido van Rossum (the author of the Python language).^[2][11] Other groups, such as PyLadies and Django Girls, often have concurrent sessions.^[12]

It is sometimes referred to in software documentation and conference papers.^[13][14]

It is organised by the Python Software Foundation, and is supported by many significant companies, including Microsoft,^[15][16] Google,^[17] and Facebook.^[18]

The canonical "PyCon" has run annually in the United States^[19] -- except for 2014-2015 when the conference was held in Canada -- since 2003 (22 years ago) (2003) in Washington, D.C:

• Official website