About us
Founded in 2003, Chicago Python User Group (http://chipy.org), AKA ChiPy (pronounced chip-pee) is one of the world's most active programming language special interest groups with over 1,500 active members and many more prestigious alumni.
Our main focus is the Python Programming Language. There are many ways to get and stay involved. Meetings are open to all levels. Our main (Loop) meetings start at 6pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month at all different locations around downtown Chicago. Stay tuned for a range of other events including our special North meetings and Python Tutorials.
Code of Conduct:
As a Sponsoree of the Python Software Foundation(PSF), we follow the PSF Code of Conduct.
Members of the Python community are open, considerate, and respectful. ChiPy Conduct
Please reach out to chicago-organizers@python.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Ask about our Jobs Referral program!
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Upcoming events
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ChiPy October 2026 __main__ Meeting
AlphaSense Chicago, 200 N LaSalle St #1100, Chicago, IL 60601, USA, Chicago, IL, USChiPy October Main Meeting - October 8, 2026, 6pm.
We will have food and beverages at 6pm, with talks starting at 6:30pm.
Hosted by: AlphaSenseIn-Person: Please fill in your full legal name and email. This information is required to send your invite and to allow building security to verify your name at check-in.
Python's Match-Case Statements
By: Phil Robare
Experience Level: Intermediate
Length: 20 Minutes
Description:
Five years ago, in Python 3.10, PEP 634 was added to the language giving Python a standard way to do multi-dispatch with the syntax
'''
match var:
case pattern:
...
'''
At the time it was considered quite controversial since it was felt that the syntax was just a fancy way to express if-elif-else statements. Over the intervening years it has come to be accepted as a way to show the intent of a block of code. When used it is an element that processes a series of inputs and based on pattern matches does specialized work or updates the program state.
This talk will explore the variety of pattern matching that can be done leading to a powerful expression that can be the organizing motif for program expression in some cases.!!Advanced Signup is Necessary!!
Further details:
https://www.chipy.org/meetings/1245/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chipy/
Logistics
When: October 8, 2026, 6:00 pm
Hosted by: AlphaSense
Where: 200 N LaSalle St #1100, Chicago, IL 6060113 attendees
Past events
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