Hello, Pythonistas! 🐍
We added a lot of new subscribers since the last newsletter – if this is your first newsletter – Welcome! 🎉
TL;DR:
- Some of the tickets are sold out already 🎉
- We have a Python documentary premiere at EuroPython
- Memorial session for Michael Foord
- New sprints venue, and a completely new Social Event on an island in the heart of Prague this year!
- Community Organisers & PyLadies Events
- Speaker guidelines and an update on the Speaker Mentorship Programme
- Snacks exchange
- And a surprise at the end of the newsletter below
⏰ Tickets
We’re excited to share that tutorial and combined tickets are now sold out!
Conference tickets are still available – but don’t wait too long. Late Bird pricing kicks in on June 27, and prices will go up! If you can’t attend in person please check our Remote tickets – those are already available in the tickets store.
More details at https://europython.eu/tickets
Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorship packages are now fully booked. If you’re interested in sponsoring, please contact us at sponsoring@europython.eu. We’d love to explore options with you! We’ve also added a new startup tier – contact us for more details 🙂
🎥 Documentary on the History of Python
The filmmakers from Cult Repo, formerly known as Honeypot, are working on a documentary about the history of Python and its vibrant community. It features over 20 core developers and takes us on a journey from the first days of Python to the latest developments.
At EuroPython, we’re excited to share a special preview of the film, followed by a Q&A with Brett Cannon, Paul Everitt, and Armin Ronacher.
🖤 Memorial session for Michael Foord
As part of EuroPython, we will be holding a memorial session to commemorate Michael Foord.
Michael Foord (1974-2025) was a central figure in the Python community. He was an original thinker whose warmth, passion, and unfiltered humor touched the lives of many. A core Python developer and the creator of the influential unittest.mock module, he played a pivotal role in shaping testing practices and helped establish the Language Summit at PyCon. More than a brilliant engineer, Michael was a beloved mentor and friend, known for his elaborate vaping setup, colorful attire, and heartfelt conversations. His passing earlier this year left a profound void in the community, but his legacy lives on through his contributions to Python, his generous spirit, and the countless moments of camaraderie he inspired.
Friends of Michael are invited to attend this session and share their memories. We will provide more details about it closer to the event.
❣️Beginners’ Day
On Saturday 19th July, we’ll be hosting a Beginners’ Day to help introduce people to Python programming and its applications. Beginners’ Day will feature three tracks running in parallel; The Unconference, Django Girls, and Humble Data. The events are designed to welcome newcomers to the Python ecosystem, including a series of talks and panels by junior developers and two workshops designed to introduce complete beginners to web development and data science.
We are running the following three tracks:
- The Unconference, a series of panels and discussions designed to help people just getting into tech to start or grow their career
- Django Girls, a hands-on workshop teaching the basics of web development
- Humble Data, a hands-on workshop teaching the basics of data science
Beginners’ Day is open to everyone, and you don’t need a EuroPython ticket to attend (although note that some tracks will cost €5 to attend otherwise). From students to those exploring a career change, we warmly invite anyone curious about starting their programming journey. Expect a friendly, fun, and supportive environment that will leave you feeling more confident and inspired to continue learning.
Please see this page for more details and to apply. Places are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
👩💻 Contribute, collaborate, code: sprints weekend
Join us for EuroPython's traditional Sprint Weekend on Saturday and Sunday (19–20 July) following the main conference. The conference team provides space, lunch, and coffee—you bring the projects, energy, and ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned maintainer or trying your first contribution, sprints are informal hackathons to collaborate on open‑source, share knowledge, and solve problems together.
More info: europython.eu/sprints
🏖️ Pack your instruments, sportswear, or board games
We’ll host a laid‑back social evening on Thursday, 17 July at 19:30 CEST on Střelecký Island—right in the heart of Prague. Expect riverside seating, live music and jam sessions (feel free to bring an instrument), plus board games and plenty of relaxation spots. There's also a mix of outdoor sports (volleyball, croquet, pétanque) and light snacks and drinks for a summery, informal vibe.
A limited number of social-event tickets will be available separately—keep an eye out so you don’t miss out.
More info: europython.eu/social-event
👥 Community Organisers & PyLadies Events
The Python community is an essential part of the language, and for many people, it’s the reason they stick around and keep meetups, conferences, forums, and so much more running to help others.
We have several activities focused on communities across Europe and around the world, as well as initiatives centered around Python itself.
https://europython.eu/community-activities/
We’re excited to announce a range of events for underrepresented groups in computing this year! 🎉 Whether you’re new to PyLadies or a long-time supporter, we warmly welcome you to join us and be part of our supportive community.
These events are open only to those who have a conference ticket, giving our participants an opportunity to connect, share, and grow together.
https://europython.eu/pyladies/
🍬 Snacks exchange
Have you ever wondered what people snack on in Spain? Or wanted to try chocolates from Australia? Then participate in the EuroPython snack exchange!
Simply bring snacks typical of your home country, country of residence, or just a country you think has really delicious food with you to EuroPython. At the conference you’ll be able to swap what you brought with other participants in the exchange. Don’t miss your chance to discover your new favourite snack, and share in the fun with our attendees from across Europe and the globe!
🎤 Speaker guidelines
We’ve uploaded a number of suggestions to help you to prepare your session. The guidelines include information about:
- The audio and technical equipment in each session room
- The capacity of each room
- The time available for each session
- How to share your session slides with attendees on Pretalx
- How to test your equipment on the day and access the Speaker Ready Room
- How to make effective, accessible presentations
- Specific things needed to prepare for tutorial and poster sessions.
👉 Check them out here: https://ep2025.europython.eu/guidelines/
🎤 Speaker Mentorship Programme
First Time Speakers’ Workshop
We had such a fun, interactive session—thank you to everyone who showed up. A huge thank you to Cristián Maureira-Fredes from the Programme team for walking us through the details of giving a talk at EuroPython. We also loved hearing from Iryna Kondrashchenko, who shared how much last year’s Speaker Mentorship Programme helped her speaking journey.
A huge shoutout to our inspiring panel—Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe, Laís Carvalho, and Rodrigo Girão Serrão. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences as speakers, answering the questions, and offering honest and encouraging advice.
🎥 Missed it? You can watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/a2ZajKY6bm0
❓What does Guido van Rossum like about EuroPython?
And what about speakers, core developers, and other community members? Find out by following us on YouTube and social media! We're sharing short clips where community members talk about what they’re most excited for at the next EuroPython.
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@europython
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EuroPythonConference
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europython/
💰Sponsors Highlight
We would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the conference. Their generous contributions help us keep the event more accessible and ticket prices lower. Sponsors play a vital role in making this community gathering possible.
Special thanks go our platinum sponsors:
💞 Upcoming Events in the Python Community
- EuroPython, Prague, 14-20 July https://ep2025.europython.eu
- EuroSciPy, Kraków, 18-22 August https://euroscipy.org/2025/
- PyCon Poland, Gliwice, 28-31 August https://pl.pycon.org/2025/en/
- PyCon Greece 2025, Athens, Greece, 29-30 August https://2025.pycon.gr/en/
- PyCamp CZ 25 beta, Třeštice, 12-14 September https://pycamp.cz/
- Pycon UK, Manchester, 19-22 September https://2025.pyconuk.org/
- PyCon Estonia, Tallinn, 2-3 October https://pycon.ee/
- PyCon Spain, Seville, 17-19 October https://2025.es.pycon.org/
- PyCon Finland, Jyväskylä, 17 October https://2025.ploneconf.org/pyconfi-2025
- PyCon Sweden, Stockholm, 30-31 October https://pycon.se/
- PyCon France, Lyon, 30 October-2 November https://www.pycon.fr/2025/en/index.html
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