Python Conference Explained

The Python Conference (also called PyCon^[1]) is the largest^{[2] [3]} annual convention for the discussion and promotion of the Python programming language.^{[4] [5]} It originated in the United States but is also held in more than 40 other countries.^{[6] [7] [8]} It was one of the first computer programming conferences to develop and adhere to a code of conduct. The conference hosts tutorials, demonstrations and training sessions.^[9] PyCon 2020 was listed as one of "The best software engineering conferences [to attend] of 2020" and "As Python becomes ever more popular in the scientific community and for big data, the influence of PyCon will continue to grow."^[10] PyCon is often attended by Guido van Rossum (the author of the Python language).^[11] Other groups, such as PyLadies and Django Girls, often have concurrent sessions.^[12]

It is sometimes referred to in software documentation and conference papers.^{[13] [14]}

It is organised by the Python Software Foundation, and is supported by many significant companies, including Microsoft,^{[15] [16]} Google,^[17] and Facebook.^[18]

Location history

The canonical "PyCon" has run annually in the United States^[19] since in Washington, D.C:

Year	Location	Number of Attendees
2003	Washington, D.C.	200
2004		300
2005		400
2006	Dallas, Texas	400
2007		500
2008	Chicago, Illinois	1,000
2009		900
2010	Atlanta, Georgia	1,000
2011		1,400
2012	Santa Clara, California	2,300
2013		2,500
2014	Montreal, Quebec (Canada)	2,500
2015		3,100
2016	Portland, Oregon	3,294 (badges issued)^[20]
2017		3,391 (badges received)^[21]
2018	Cleveland, Ohio	3,260 (Checked-in people)^[22]
2019		3,393 (Checked-in people)^[23]
2020	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Virtual (online-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic^[24])
2021		2,650 online^[25]
2022	Salt Lake City, Utah	1,753 in-person + 669 online = 2,422 total^[26]
2023		2,159 in-person + 491 online = 2,650 total^[27]
2024	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	2,551 in-person + 440 online = 2,991 total^[28]
2025
2026	Long Beach, California (Planned)
2027

Notes and References

1. Book: Barry . Paul . Head First Python: A Brain-Friendly Guide . 2016 . "O'Reilly Media, Inc." . 978-1-4919-1949-1 . 17 May 2020 . en.
2. Guido van Rossum: The Modern Era of Python. 2015. 10.1109/MC.2015.73. Severance. Charles. Computer. 48. 3. 8–10. free. page 10
3. Web site: 5 Must-Attend Python Conferences in 2018 (October - December). www.merixstudio.com.
4. Web site: PyCon . 2020-03-21.
5. Web site: How to Get the Most Out of PyCon – Real Python. Real. Python. realpython.com.
6. Web site: Conferences and Workshops. Python.org.
7. Web site: PythonConferences - Python Wiki. wiki.python.org.
8. Web site: Join us at PyCon. pycon.org.
9. Book: Boschetti . Alberto . Massaron . Luca . Python Data Science Essentials . 2016 . Packt Publishing Ltd . 978-1-78646-283-1 . 352 . 17 May 2020 . en.
10. Web site: The best software engineering conferences of 2020. John P. Jr.. Mello. TechBeacon.
11. Web site: Python Creator Guido van Rossum Retires, Heads To Python Conference - Slashdot. developers.slashdot.org.
12. Web site: Django Girls invite would-be coders to PyCon this October. 12 September 2017.
13. Web site: Google Scholar. scholar.google.com.
14. Web site: Google Scholar. scholar.google.com.
15. Web site: Come meet Microsoft at PyCon 2019!. 25 April 2019.
16. Web site: Microsoft sponsors first Aussie Python conference. 12 May 2010.
17. Web site: A message from Google to the Python community.
18. Web site: Facebook: Building the Future Together. "We’re thrilled to have the support of Facebook as a PSF and PyCon Principal Sponsor for 2020!"
19. Web site: PyCon US. us.pycon.org.
20. Web site: PyCon-staff mailing list archive. Jun 6, 2016.
21. Web site: Final remarks and conference close - Pycon 2017. YouTube. May 24, 2017.
22. Web site: Sponsorship Prospectus - PyCon 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. May 21, 2019.
23. Web site: Sponsorship Prospectus - PyCon 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 4, 2019.
24. Web site: Broberg . Matthew . Jodlowska . Ewa . The real impact of canceling PyCon due to COVID-19 . Opensource.com . 17 May 2020 . en.
25. Web site: PyCon US 2021 Highlights. PyCon US 2021. Python Software Foundation. March 19, 2023.
26. Web site: PyCon US: Successful Return to In-Person in 2022. June 8, 2022. Python Software Foundation News. Python Software Foundation. March 19, 2023.
27. Web site: PyCon US 2023 Recap and Recording Release. June 23, 2023. The PyCon US Blog. Python Software Foundation. June 24, 2023.
28. Web site: PyCon US 2024 Recap and Recording Release. August 8, 2024. The PyCon US Blog. Python Software Foundation. August 8, 2024.