EuroPython

Behind every inspiring talk, networking session, and workshop at EuroPython lies countless hours of dedication from our amazing volunteers. From organizing logistics and securing speakers to welcoming attendees, these passionate community members make our conference possible year after year. Without their selfless commitment and hard work, EuroPython simply wouldn't exist. Here’s our recent conversation with Naa Ashiorkor Nortey , who led the EuroPython 2025 Speaker Mentorship Team, contributed to the Programme Team and mentored at the Humble Data workshop. We appreciate your work on the conference, Naa! --- EP: Had you attended EuroPython before volunteering, or was volunteering your first experience with it? My first experience volunteering at EuroPython was in 2023. I volunteered at the registration desk and as a session chair, and I’m still here volunteering. EP: What's one task you handled that attendees might not realize happens behind the scenes at EuroPython? I can’t think of a specific task, but I would say that some attendees might not realise the number of hours volunteers put in for EuroPython. Usually, a form might be filled out with the number of hours a volunteer can dedicate in a week, but in reality the number of hours invested might be way more than that. There are volunteers in different time zones with different personal lives, so imagine making all that work. EP: Was there a moment when you felt your contribution really made a difference? Generally, showing up at the venue after months of planning, it just hit me how much difference my contribution makes. Specifically at EuroPython 2025, where I had the opportunity to lead the Speaker Mentorship Team. I interviewed one of the mentees during the conference. She mentioned that it was her first time speaking and highlighted how the speaker mentorship programme and her mentor greatly impacted her. At that moment, I felt my contribution really made a difference. EP: What surprised you most about the volunteer experience? The dedication and commitment of some of the volunteers were so inspiring.  EP: If you could describe the volunteer experience in three words, what would they be? Fun learning experience.  EP: Do you have any tips for first-time EuroPython volunteers? Don’t be afraid to volunteer, even if it involves leading one of the teams or contributing to a team you have no experience with. You can learn the skills needed in the team while volunteering. Everyone is supportive and ready to help. Communicate as much as you can and enjoy the experience. EP: Thank you for the interview, Naa!

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We're at FOSDEM with the Python Software Foundation & Django Software Foundation! Come by our booth to grab some stickers, learn about EuroPython, DjangoCon Europe, and hear what the Python & Django Software Foundations are working on. Angel R., Cheuk Ting Ho, Mia Bajić, Alex Gómez Martín, Artur Czepiel

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Our January newsletter is out! 🎉 New location, open Calls for Proposals, and all the updates you need. 👀 👉️ Link in the first comment.

EuroPython depends entirely on the dedication of volunteers who invest tremendous effort into bringing it to life. From managing sponsor relationships and designing the event schedule to handling registration systems and organizing social events, countless hours of passionate work go into ensuring each year surpasses the last. Discover our recent conversation with Rodrigo Girão Serrão, who served on the EuroPython 2025 Programme Team. We're grateful for your work on the conference programme, Rodrigo! --- EP: Had you attended EuroPython before volunteering, or was volunteering your first experience with it? When I attended my first EuroPython in person I was not officially a volunteer but ended up helping a bit. Over the years, my involvement with EuroPython as a volunteer and organiser has been increasing exponentially! EP: Are there any new skills you learned while volunteering at EuroPython? If so, which ones? Volunteering definitely pushed me to develop many skills. As an example, hosting the sprints developed my social skills since I had to welcome all the participants and ensure they had everything they needed. It also improved my management skills, from supporting the project sprint organisers to coordinating with venue staff. EP: Did you have any unexpected or funny experiences during EuroPython? In a recent EuroPython someone came up to me after my tutorial and said something like “I doubted your tutorial was going to be good, but in the end it was good”. Why on Earth would that person doubt me in the first place and then come to me and admit it? 🤣 EP: Did you make any lasting friendships or professional connections through volunteering? Yes to both! Many of these relationships grew over time through repeated interactions across multiple EuroPython editions and also other conferences. Volunteering created a sense of continuity and made it much easier to connect with the same people year after year. EP: If you were to invite someone else, what do you think are the top 3 reasons to join the EuroPython organizing team? Nothing beats the smiles and thank you’s you get when the conference is over. Plus, it is an amazing feeling to be part of something bigger than yourself. EP: Would you volunteer again, and why? Hell yeah! See above :) EP: Thanks, Rodrigo!

While in Prague during #europython2025, we asked Sheena O'Connell about her favorite Python library. It’s always hard to pick just one, isn’t it? Check out what made it to the list 🐍 #europython #conference #europython2025 #python #opensource

Call for Proposals is OPEN! 🚀 We want YOUR ideas in Kraków! ✨ 👉 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/d5_ggq5S

Call for Proposals is OPEN! 🚀 We want YOUR ideas in Kraków! ✨ 👉 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/d5_ggq5S

We love our attendees' opinions about EuroPython, not only when they are as lovely as the one which we heard from 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇨🇿 Sviatoslav Sydorenko 💶👾💻 Any feedback allows us to learn, improve, and create the best conference we possibly can. But we admit—among all feedback, the positive one fills our hearts the most 😇 #europython #conference #europython2025 #python #opensource