Sprints at PyCon DE 2026 went great 🛠️ Open source is at the core of the conference — and sprints are where it becomes real. 62 participants, 5 projects, a full day of building together: docs, tooling, AI frameworks, real contributions. #PyConDE #PyData #OpenSource #Python

If you're still measuring your agent program by model choice in 2026, you're optimising the wrong layer. Practioners: A quiet but decisive cut at @PyConDE & PyData 2026: agent talks moved from "look at what's possible" in 2024/25 to "running since February" and "fails in exactly these categories." That shift matters more than any model release. Three patterns connect the systems that hold: 🧱 Strict context management. Context is a scarce resource with explicit economics, not unlimited memory. 🔁 Deterministic fallback paths. Every robust system has a path that works without an LLM. Without it, no audit trail. ✅ Evaluation-coupled releases. Ship when the eval pipeline is green, not when it looks good. full read: hendorf.com/en/blog/agents-i…

I was in Darmstadt for @PyConDE, the Python and PyData conference. I did a series of interviews with people from the Python, PyData, AI, tooling, developer advocacy, and community organizing worlds. At PyConDE 2026, we talked about how Python is evolving in the age of AI, why conferences still matter, and how technical communities are sustained by people who teach, organize, mentor, build tools, and create spaces for others to grow. I spoke with: 🔸 Jessica Greene from Ecosia and PyLadies Berlin about machine learning engineering, community spaces, career support, and AI as an amplification tool. 🔸 Cheuk Ting Ho from JetBrains about PyCharm, developer advocacy, free-threaded Python, and technical storytelling. 🔸 Sebastian Raschka about AI education, “from scratch” explanations, LLMs, reasoning models, and why fundamentals still matter. 🔸 Kyle Into from Meta about Pyrefly, Python type checking, large codebases, and how better type information helps both developers and AI coding agents. 🔸 Valerio Maggio about developer advocacy, PyConDE lightning talks, PyCon Italia, volunteering, and sustainable community organizing. 🔸 Tereza Iofciu about Data Diplomat, career uncertainty, leadership, and how data professionals can navigate changing expectations. 🔸 Irina Saribekova about Python conference organizing, PyData Berlin, PyConDE, and helping technical people share knowledge through talks, articles, meetups, podcasts, and conferences. A common theme across these conversations: AI is changing the tools and workflows, but fundamentals, mentorship, communication, and technical communities still matter. Thank you Jessica Greene, Cheuk Ting Ho, Sebastian Raschka, Kyle Into, Valerio Maggio, Tereza Iofciu, and Irina Saribekova for sharing your time and thoughts. Listed to the interviews here: creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…

Conferences aren't just about talks. They're where ideas start to click. At @PyConDE, @rasbt broke down how AI systems actually come together — architectures and training loops to scaling — and why Python still sits at the center of it. He also stuck around to meet attendees and sign books. Missed it? You can still dig into those ideas: hubs.la/Q04dpzZG0

Because of the #DjangoConEU FOMO, we went to have a #greek dinner after #PyConDE

At #PyConDE 2026 today (10:15 CEST), @stefaniemolin, numpydoc core developer & creator of numpydoc's pre-commit hook (which uses Abstract Syntax Trees [ASTs]), leads a workshop on using the #Python 🐍 standard library’s `ast` module to parse & analyze code bloom.bg/4sBCiKP

Python still underpins how we understand and build modern AI systems. @rasbt's April 14th keynote at @PyConDE will cover the full journey — from model design and training loops to scaling across devices, and why Python still holds up even as backends evolve. Details: hubs.la/Q04bv2Sb0 Explore his work: hubs.la/Q04btSYS0 Virtual tickets available via the main conference page.

🐍 Germany's largest Python & AI conference is almost here! @PyConDE & PyData 2026 is tomorrow!! Apr 14–17 in Darmstadt 🇩🇪 100 talks, masterclasses & sprints 🔥 2026.pycon.de #PyConDE #PyData

Anaconda will be @PyConDE & PyData 2026 in Germany 4/14–4/16! 🇩🇪 Hear from Anaconda software engineers on 4/14 in sessions exploring Census/OpenStreetMap data and mixing conda pip without breaking environments. Stop by our booth to meet our team: bit.ly/41qvQLE

@pyconde and PyData, here we come! Some of our ducks, @mehd_io and @dumkydewilde, will be waddling over for a great workshop on analytics agents. If you want to get up to speed on AI and DuckDB to build your own answering machine, come join us 👋 Agenda : pretalx.com/pyconde-pydata-2…

🏆 Thanks to our Silver Sponsor REWE Group! Their analytics teams use data and AI to support decisions across retail at scale. Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026. #PyConDE #Python #AI

I’m volunteering at PyConDe and PyData this year. Super excited!! 😊

I think the first time I saw childcare support at a conference was at @europython. I’m happy to see it again at @PyConDE as well Shoutout also to @divaconference in Turkey, offering childcare since day one This is the way to make conferences truly inclusive 💜

Childcare at PyCon DE & PyData 2026 We offer free on-site childcare during the conference — so parents can take part without choosing between family and community 💛 #PyConDE #PyData #Community #Inclusion #Diversity

Final CFP call — closes Jan 11 (3 days left). Share your story and help shape the PyCon DE & PyData 2026 program. Last chance to submit! 2026.pycon.de/call-for-propo… #PyConDE #PyData #Python #AI #OpenSource

As we start the new year — a reminder: CFP closes January 11. A good moment to revisit your idea, refine the abstract, and prepare your submission. #PyConDE #PyData #Python #AI

The PSF is proud to have supported 100's of conference, workshops, & initiatives over the years through our Grants Program. Stories like this one from PyConDE underscore our belief: #PythonForEveryone! The program is paused, but your support will help us reopen. Donate today 💖 donate.python.org/

Got an idea that doesn’t need 40 min? ⚡ Share it in a 5-minute Lightning Talk at PyCon DE & PyData! Sign up on-site — speakers are chosen at random. Slides optional, fun guaranteed 😄 #PyConDE #PyData #Python #AI #LightningTalks #Community

supplyseer presented @PyConDE 2025. Watch below 👇 or via Youtube youtu.be/KteUTU00Y2A

📅 Save the Date! 14–17 April 2026 — PyCon DE & PyData in Darmstadt 🎉 Mark your calendars for three days of learning & community 🐍💛 ✨ New this year: a Masterclass Day with separate tickets. #PyConDE #PyData #Python #AI #DataScience #OpenSource