January Newsletter: We Want Your Proposals for Kraków!

Mia Bajić -

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 with exciting news: EuroPython is moving to a brand new location! After three wonderful years in Prague, we're heading to Kraków, Poland for our 25th anniversary edition. Mark your calendars for July 13-19, 2026. 🎉

🏰 Welcome to Kraków!

EuroPython 2026 will take place at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre, bringing together 1,500+ Python enthusiasts for a week of learning, networking, and collaboration. 

Check out all the details: ep2026.europython.eu/krakow

📣 Call for Proposals is OPEN!

The CfP is now live, and we want to hear from YOU! Whether you're a seasoned speaker or considering your first talk, tutorial or poster, we're looking for proposals on all topics and experience levels.

Deadline: February 15th, 2026 at 23:55 UTC+1 (no extension, so don’t leave it for the last minute!)

We're seeking:

  • Talks (30 or 45 min) on any Python-related topic
  • Tutorials (hands-on 180 min sessions)
  • Posters for the poster session

No matter your level of Python or public speaking experience, EuroPython is here to help you bring yourself to our community. Represent your work, your interests, and your unique perspective!

Want to get some extra help? The first 100 proposals will get direct feedback from the Programme team, so hurry with your submissions!

👉 Submit your proposal by February 15th: programme.europython.eu

🎤 Speaker Mentorship is Open

First time speaking? Feeling nervous? The Speaker Mentorship Programme is back! We match mentees with experienced speakers who'll help you craft strong proposals and, if accepted, prepare your talk. This programme especially welcomes folks from underrepresented backgrounds in tech.

Applications are open now for Mentees and Mentors. Don't let uncertainty hold you back – apply and join our supportive community of speakers. 

Deadline: 10th February 2026, 23:59 UTC

👉 More info: ep2026.europython.eu/mentorship

🎙️ Conversations with First-Time Speakers

Want to hear from people who've been in your shoes? Check out our interviews with first-time speakers who took the leap. They share their experience of what it's really like to speak at EuroPython.

👉 With Jenny Vega: https://youtu.be/0lLrQkPtOy8

👉 With Kayode Oladapo: https://youtu.be/qy7BZUJCYD4 

🎥 Video Recap from Prague

Prague was incredible! ✨ Relive the best moments from EuroPython 2025 in our video recap.

📢 Help Us Spread the Word!

Big thanks to our speaker and community organiser Honza Král for giving a lightning talk about EuroPython at Prague Pyvo. If you're a speaker or community organizer, we'd love your help spreading the word about the CfP!

💰 Sponsorship & Financial Aid

Sponsorship packages will be announced soon! Interested in supporting EuroPython 2026? Reach out to us at sponsoring@europython.eu.

Financial Aid applications will open in the coming weeks. We're committed to making EuroPython accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation. Stay tuned!

🤝  Where can you meet us this month?  

We'll be at FOSDEM this weekend (February 1-2) with a booth alongside the Python Software Foundation and Django Software Foundation. If you're in Brussels, come say hi, grab some stickers, and get the latest EuroPython news!

We're also heading to Ostrava Python Pizza! Join us for tasty pizza and good conversation about all things Python on 21st February. 

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