EuroPython

We spent this Monday and Tuesday in Kraków visiting the venue, preparing for EuroPython, and exploring this historic city of dragons and castles. 🐲 We can’t wait to see you all here! 🎉 🤗 Mia Bajić, Anezka Muller, Artur Czepiel, Piotr Gnus

Ever wonder what powers #europython? No it’s not coffee—It's volunteers! From stage MCs to sponsor ambassadors, Wi-Fi wizards to vibe guardians, we’re the invisible threads weaving community magic. No title, no capes—just passion. Join us in celebrating one of the humans behind the keyboard. Below is a short excerpt from our interview with 🌌 Dr. Cristián Maureira-Fredes, co-lead of the Programme Team at EuroPython 2025. 🐍🐍🐍 EP: What's one task you handled that attendees might not realize happens behind the scenes at EuroPython? I believe many attendees from EuroPython and other conferences think that the Programme teams are usually setting up a form for people to submit proposals, then ask a few people to vote, and select the higher scores, but that would be a simplistic and very incorrect description of what really happens in the Programme teams. Besides setting up a platform for submitting proposals, there are lots of tasks that are very time-consuming, like: - Anonymising proposals for reviewers to have a neutral approach when reviewing proposals, - Setting up reviewer groups and communicating the processes and the expected output, - Reviews interpretation, to avoid people mistakenly giving an incorrect negative score to proposals, - Once scored, the submissions needs to be categorized and analyzed for having a balanced schedule that would be what attendees expect. EP: How has volunteering at EuroPython impacted your own career or learning journey? The human aspect of the conference is the most important part for me, I truly believe everyone volunteering to conferences wants the best for the event. Through this process, you end up knowing people better, and understand their motivations and decision-making direction. We, humans, are a complicated species, and wherever you have human interactions, you will have agreement and disagreement. Learning how these relationships are developed, and doing your best to avoid too much friction, is a very tricky but fulfilling part of this. I believe this has had a good impact on my career and learning journey, because at my paid work, I have a technical lead/manager position, where similar situations can occur. EP: Is there something about the programming community that made you want to give back by participating in EuroPython? Totally, I remember that one of the motivations I had when starting contributing was wanting to improve things I believed (from my little bubble) that needed improvement. Back then at EuroPython 2019 (my first one), I remember feeling very isolated and looking only at a few people who were doing their best to integrate new people into the community. Additionally, I noticed that not many talks were bringing new topics from my perspective, so I thought of maybe helping with reviews. EP: Thank you, Cristián! 🐍🐍🐍 This was just a short snippet from our conversation with Cristián. You'll find the link to the full interview in the comments.

Asked about the favorite #europython2025, Michał shared an opinion like a mic-drop! 💥

Today is the last day of community voting! The most underrated feature of Community Voting is that it gives you a preview of all the brilliant proposals 🐍 VOTE NOW! who knows which proposal might inspire you for your next talk or a task at work 🔥 https://lnkd.in/dksy2zcR

pssst.. you can still vote for proposals on https://lnkd.in/dksy2zcR 🗳️ Community voting is up till Sunday! ⏳ VOTE NOW and help us put together a 🔥 programme!!

Behind every attendee registered, there's a community. Behind every talk, a team. EuroPython isn't just a conference—it's a labor of grace, 100% volunteer-powered. To the wranglers who herded sessions, the code guardians updating the conference website, the social magicians leading events, the quiet heroes debugging ticket sales systems—thank you. You’re not just volunteers; you’re the open-source spirit in human form. In today's interview we'd like to highlight contributions of Daksh P. Jain, member of the Communications & Design Team at EuroPython 2025. 🐍 🐍 🐍 EP: Did you learn any new skills while volunteering at EuroPython? I designed the EuroPython website, stickers, and badges, which expanded my design horizon. Designing for hundreds of attendees forced me to think more about clarity, accessibility, and consistency. Personally, I learned how to work with multiple teams and became more confident in taking initiative, communicating ideas, and trusting my judgment. EP: What's one thing about the programming community that made you want to give back? I’ve been in communities for a very, very long time and they shaped who I am. I wouldn’t have learned Python without a mentor who believed in me. I wouldn’t be organizing PyDelhi without past organizers nudging me forward. Many people saw potential in me and helped me grow, and I want to do the same for others. Volunteering at large conferences amplifies that. You might not see the impact, but small helps add up and create ripples. EP: Did you have any unexpected or funny experiences? Two moments stand out. First, a printer jammed while we were trying to print a prize ticket. It eventually took six software engineers and one YouTube video to fix a simple lid issue! Second, having real conversations. I expected a formal atmosphere, but I was able to have deep, beautiful connections with people that still help me in situations today. EP: What surprised you most about the volunteer experience? I was surprised by the trust and ownership given to volunteers. I felt like part of the core team rather than just someone on the sidelines. Despite the massive scale of EuroPython, things were handled calmly behind the scenes. I was also impressed by how smoothly everything was planned on Google Sheets. EP: What would you say to someone considering volunteering but feeling hesitant? Fight your inner thoughts and go for it! You get to see how a large event handles chaos, which is like chaos engineering in real life. You also make amazing friends to share deep thoughts with. Even as a remote volunteer from another continent, I felt incredibly welcome and supported in pitching new ideas. EP: What stayed with you after the conference ended? The relationships, conversations, and sense of belonging lasted long after the event. I also gained a deeper appreciation for foundational tech work and perspectives that have influenced how I think about my own work. EP: Thank you!

Unlike this kitten, you can vote to select talks & workshops for EuroPython 2026! Head over to the link from the comments and follow the simple steps. Voting closes today. Yikes! #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource #programme #communityvoting

Want to see what makes EuroPython special? Now’s your chance to dive in! The Community Voting for EuroPython 2026 is live, and we want your input to build an unforgettable conference programme. ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? ✅ Registered for EuroPython between 2022 and 2025 ✅ Submitted a talk or workshop proposal for 2026 Perks of voting: 🎯 Help choose sessions that match your interests 🎯 Explore real submissions from Pythonistas across Europe—perfect prep if you’re thinking of speaking next year 🎯 Earn a fun, shareable digital companion to celebrate your participation GET STARTED: Link in the first comments. Deadline: March 5th. Your vote counts—don’t sit this one out! #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource #communityvoting #proposals

You too can shape the programme of EuroPython 2026! We’re currently running the Community Voting stage of the programme selection and asking you all to help us select talks & workshops for the upcoming conference in Krakow. YOU CAN VOTE IF: ✅ You registered for one of the last four EuroPythons (2022-2025) ✅ You submitted a proposal for EuroPython 2026 What’s cool about participating in Community Voting? WHAT’S COOL ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY VOTING? 🚀 You help build a conference programme you’ll enjoy the most 🚀 You get to see how proposals for a European-level conference look like (and maybe end up submitting one next year? Wink, wink) 🚀 You get your own cute voting companion which you can share to impress your friends! HOW TO VOTE: Go to the link posted in the comments and follow the instructions there. The deadline for Community Voting is on March 5th. Don’t let it pass you by! #europython #conference #europython2026 #python #opensource #programme

Community voting is NOW OPEN for #EuroPython2026 🗳️✅ and we need YOUR take on what make the cut! Got opinions? Of course you do, you're a Python dev 😄 so vote now 👇 https://lnkd.in/dksy2zcR