Announcing PyCon Africa 2024 Blog: A Return to Accra and a Look Ahead

Welcome back to the official PyCon Africa blog, where we celebrate the vibrant Pan-African Python community. It is with great anticipation that we unveil the plans for PyCon Africa 2024, an event that promises to combine expertise, community spirit, and the unique warmth of African hospitality. Venue We return to where it all began — Accra, Ghana. Accra will host PyCon Africa from September 24-28, 2024, reprising its role after the groundbreaking success of 2019. The choice of Accra is a testament to its welcoming community, thriving tech landscape, and the shared history we've cultivated over the years. The University of Ghana will once again provide the backdrop for our conference. Its facilities and lush surroundings embodies the spirit of innovation amidst the heritage of Africa. Future Host Nations

As we continue to weave the narrative of PyCon Africa, we're thrilled to announce that the conference will reach new corners of the continent: - 2025: The South African Python ecosystem has been an inspiration to other African communities across the continent over the years, making it a perfect place for fostering further growth and innovation in Python programming across Africa. - 2026: Uganda will be our stage in East Africa, offering a melting pot for collaboration amidst its rapidly expanding tech hub. Keep an eye out for more updates

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Announcing PyCon Africa 2019

Welcome to the official blog of Pycon Africa, the largest pan-African gathering of the Python community. We are excited to announce that the first rendition of the conference is set for August 6 through 10, 2019. The event will include talks, workshops and collaboration between Pythonista’s from across the continent and around the world. Venue For the inaugural gathering we have chosen Accra, Ghana as our launchpad. This beautiful city was home to last years Pycon Ghana and served to host hundreds of developers from across West Africa. The city is well known for its gorgeous coasts, delicious food and friendly residents. I experienced all of this first hand in 2018 and can say with confidence that I’m looking forward to returning again this year! The venue will be the University of Ghana , one of the oldest and largest universities in the country. It is easily reached from across the city and offers modern facilities in large-capacity halls. The Legon campus has ...

🎊 PyCon Africa 2026 Comes to Uganda 🚀

W e are excited to announce that PyCon Africa 2026 will take place from October 07th-11th , 2026 in Kampala , Uganda , bringing thousands of Python developers, data scientists, educators, students, startups, and technology leaders together from across the continent and beyond. Venue Uganda steps into this role with pride, humility, and excitement. Over the past few years, the local Python community has grown from small meetups into a vibrant movement that champions open-source collaboration, skills development, and inclusive access to technology. For 2026, we are delighted to host PyCon Africa in Kampala , a vibrant city known for its rich culture, dynamic tech scene, and welcoming community. This beautiful city was home to l ast years PyCon Uganda and served to host hundreds of developers from across East Africa. The venue will be the Speke Resort Hotel, which offers a world-class setting with modern conference facilities, beautiful lakeside views, and the perfect...

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