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PyOhio is an annual regional conference for the Python community aiming to bring people together from the Midwest US and beyond. Held since 2008, PyOhio is run by volunteer organizers and is always FREE to attend. Post w/ #PyOhio https://pyohio.org/
Only 7 days until the #PyOhio #CFP opens!
We'll be launching the CFP on March 8th, at 8:00 ET. It'll be open for 6 weeks, until April 19th, Anywhere On Earth. Consider your ideas and pick your best 3 to submit!
We'll announce with a link next week!
#Python
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All submitted talks are reviewed by organizers and volunteers and selected to fit the schedule and criteria for the conference. Speakers are then notified if their talk has been chosen or not.
So start brainstorming now, and stay tuned for our opening announcement!
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CFP stands for "Call for Proposals" and is the process many community-oriented conferences use to choose the talks for their program. For a CFP, anyone interested can fill out a short form to submit their talk for consideration. A CFP doesn't require a completed talk, just an idea!
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The #PyOhio 2026 CFP starts soon! 🎉 But... what exactly is a #CFP? 🤔
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#Python #TechConference #CFPGuide
📢 Date change! #DjangoConUS2026 is moving to August 24-28 in Chicago.
Read more on why and what to expect:
2026.djangocon.us/_content/pos...
💸 Need help getting to DjangoCon US 2026? Opportunity Grants are available!
Grants can cover travel, lodging, and other conference-related costs. No need to be a speaker we consider everyone.
⏰ Deadline: March 16 at 11AM CDT
👉 forms.gle/xYSsdAGR5Rbv...
#DjangoConUS2026 #Django
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Good News Everyone!
The #PyOhio 2026 Call for Proposals will be opening soon! We take submissions on a variety of topics having to do with #Python or Python-related subjects. Keep an eye on our social media or subscribe to our newsletter at newsletter.pyohio.org/to stay up to date!
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It's already February! How are your #Python New Year's Resolutions coming along? 📋️ ✅️
Have you read any good Python books lately, or taken any new courses? Have you been making progress on that new Python project you wanted to start this year? We'd love to hear about it!
#PyOhio #TechConference
🎟️ DjangoCon US 2026 Opportunity Grants are open!
If cost is a barrier to attending, we encourage you to apply. Our goal is a more inclusive, accessible conference for our community.
⏰ Applications close March 16
👉 forms.gle/xYSsdAGR5Rbv...
#DjangoConUS #Django #OpportunityGrants
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We've had some intense winter weather lately! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
Hope everyone is staying safe with all the snow and ice around and staying warm indoors!
#PyOhio #Cleveland #Winter
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def make_list(nice: list[str], naughty: list[str]) -> list[str]:
the_list = [k for k in nice if k not in naughty]
for i in range(2):
check(the_list)
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An image of a snippet of Python code. The code reads: def make_list(nice: list[str], naughty: list[str]) -> list[str]: the_list = [k for k in nice if k not in naughty] for i in range(2): check(the_list) return the_list
#Python #PyOhio #TechConference
Making donations as 2025 comes to a close? We know the choice can be personal, but please include #PyOhio in your considerations.
You can find out more about sponsorships at pyohio.org, or you can donate directly here: psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
We hope you find joy in the New Year!
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For those of you who may be traveling during the holidays, we hope you get to enjoy a much-deserved break with your loved ones. Please be safe during your journey and we look forward to seeing you again!
#Python #PyOhio #TechConference
Looking to connect with other during the "off-season" for many conferences? Try attending your local #Python user group, like ClePy! It's a great place to meet new faces, and maybe even see familiar ones! Check this list as a starting point to find yours!
wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUs...
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We all know #PyOhio is great, but what can you do with the new friends you just met? #Cleveland has some great places to visit!
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is big, but did you know there's the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Cleveland Botanical Garden, and several museums? What's your favorite?
Please congratulate our newest PSF Fellow Members for Q3, 2025! Their continued contributions to the Python ecosystem are so very important to our community. #python
🚀 PyBay 2025 is tomorrow, Saturday October 18th! 🎉
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a full day of talks, hallway conversations, and Python-powered fun! 🐍
Grab your coffee, your laptop, and your curiosity. We’ll see you bright and early! ☕💻✨
Have you seen our #PyOhio 2025 videos yet? We had an inspiring opening keynote from an upstanding #Python community leader (and recently elected PSF Board member!) Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe on the importance of building community. Please check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMxJ...
#TechConference
Our video recordings for PyOhio 2025 are complete! You can watch any of the talks you like, including our excellent keynotes and lightning talks, via YouTube on our PyOhio 2025 Playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Let us know which talks were your favorites this year!
#Python #TechConference
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We are thrilled to share that #PyOhio has received an award! We've been honored as a recipient of the Best of Tech 2025 awards by the @greatercle.bsky.social
See all the honorees here: greatercle.com/blog/gcp-new...
#Python #TechConference
The new website and sponsor prospectus for #PyOhio 2026 is now live at pyohio.org! #Sponsorship provides a great way to show that you support the #Python community, and allows you to connect directly with the members. Please consider sponsoring or requesting your employer to sponsor PyOhio 2026!
Dawn Wages: Python Software Foundation President. Wagtail Core Team Member. Anaconda Director of Community & DevRel
Tune in to our livestream for a fun-packed experience with an incredible guest lineup!
Dawn Wages will be joining us as a special guest! More to come
Get a Free ticket and join the conversation!
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#FriendsOfPyConAfrica #Python #PyConAfrica #PyConZA
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Can't wait for #PyOhio 2026? There are many other regional #Python events you could try attending also!
* PyBeach: @pybeach.bsky.social
* PyLadiesCon: @pyladiescon.bsky.social
* PyBay: @pybay.bsky.social
* PyCascades: @pycascades.com
* PyTexas: @pytexas.org
* North Bay Python: @northbaypython.org
🚨 CFP Extended! 🐍💻
You now have until Aug 22 to submit your talk, panel, or workshop for #PyLadiesCon 2025 🎉
💡 New speaker? Watch this advice from Georgi Ker, Eloisa & Sheena at @europython.eu
Video: youtube.com/shorts/4MCfm...
🔗 Submit here: pretalx.com/pyladiescon-...
#PyLadies
🚨 LAST CALL! The Kiwi PyCon 2025 Call for Presenters closes soon (Aug 21, AoE)! Act now 🤠 🐍
👉 Submit your talk: talks.kiwipycon.nz/kiwi-pycon-x...
#KiwiPyCon #Python #CFP #NewZealand
Screenshot of a11y step in CI workflow
I worked with the PyBay team to add automated a11y testing using Playwright + Axe.
pytest file:
https://github.com/pybay/PyBay/blob/main/tests/test_server.py
CI workflow:
https://github.com/pybay/PyBay/blob/main/.github/workflows/e2e.yml
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💚Where code meets community!✨
DjangoCon Africa + UbuCon Africa is more than a conference, it’s a movement.🚀
#djcafrica #djcafrica25 #django #UbuConAfrica #DjangoConAfrica #UbuCon #DjangoConAfrica2025 #DjangoCon
The seven organizers of PyOhio 2025 line up against a wall of the conference center, smiling at the camera. Program Co-Chair Mike Pirnat stands on the far right, making a silly face and holding up a Peace sign.
This year’s #PyOhio is done, but after some rest and reflection, planning starts for PyOhio 2026! We learned a lot this year, but we’d love to hear your stories too! Let us know if you were inspired by a talk, or met new folks!
We can't wait to see you next year!
#Python #TechConference
PyOhio Attendees at Meta’s Pyrefly booth, talking with sponsors.
PyOhio Attendees at Meta’s Pyrefly booth, talking with sponsors.
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#PyOhio 2025 was fantastic! We're excited for PyOhio 2026 on July 25-26!
We're is able to secure our venue for 2026 thanks to Meta's sponsorship!
This is the first time in years that we've been able to announce dates for the following year at the current year's conference closing events.
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#PyOhio would like to thank our Bronze and Coffee Sponsor: Intellovations
Intellovations takes a passion for big data with the expertise in Python to build to the domain of weather forecast accuracy.
Their support of PyOhio helps us come together to talk about the Python we share in our community.