EuroPython wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for all the volunteers who put in countless hours to organize it. Whether it’s contracting the venue, selecting and confirming talks & workshops or coordinating with speakers, hundreds of hours of loving work have been put into making each edition the best one yet.

Read our latest interview with Marina Moro López, a member of the EuroPython 2025 Programme Team and a former EuroPython speaker.

Thank you for contributing to the conference programme, Marina!

EP: What first inspired you to volunteer for EuroPython? And which edition of the conference was it?

I volunteered at EuroPython 2025 because I was a speaker at the 2024 edition and fell in love with the event, so I wanted to do my bit to help keep it amazing.

EP: What was your primary role as a volunteer, and what did a typical day look like for you?

I was involved in reviewing talks and putting together the schedule, as well as contacting keynote speakers and organizing the open spaces. A typical day was filled with Excel spreadsheets and emails :) 

EP: Could you share your favorite memory from contributing to EuroPython?

Honestly, the day the program team got together at the event. We shared an intimate moment exclusively for ourselves after all the hard work we had done, seeing how it was paying off.

EP: Is there anything that surprised you about the volunteer experience?

It may seem that organizing such a large event can be chaotic at times with so many people involved, so I was surprised to see that this wasn’t the case at all and that, in the end, we were all one big team.

EP: How has contributing to EuroPython impacted your own career or learning journey?

Without a doubt, an event like EuroPython gives you top communication and organizational skills. Also, in my particular case, and maybe this is a little silly, I am super proud to say that I did my first PR ever!

EP: What's one misconception about conference volunteering you'd like to clear up?

Even if you don't have a tech background (like me), if you want to help, that's reason enough to participate. You don’t need anything else.

EP: If you were to invite someone else, what do you think are the top 3 reasons to join the EuroPython organizing team?

Seeing how an event like this is created from the inside is incredible, plus the team is lovely, and you'll learn a lot because you’ll be surrounded by top people from the community.

EP: Thank you for your work, Marina!

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, 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!