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🎊 PyCon Africa 2026 Comes to Uganda 🚀

PyCon Africa 2026 is coming to Kampala, Uganda


We 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 last 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 atmosphere for learning, collaboration, and community building.


What to Expect at PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala

PyCon Africa 2026 will offer a rich, multi-day program designed to serve beginners and experts alike.

Participants can look forward to:

  • Keynote addresses from leading voices in the Python community

  • Talks and tutorials across multiple tracks, including Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Web Development, General Python, Community Building, and more.

  • Workshops and panel discussions designed to inspire and empower attendees

  • Sprints and hackathons focused on open-source and social impact projects.

  • Career fairs and networking sessions with companies and startups.

  • Cultural experiences, in and around Kampala.

PyCon Africa is proud to host a diverse lineup of speakers from across the continent and the globe. We believe in amplifying voices from all backgrounds, and PyCon Africa 2026 will continue to highlight the richness of Africa’s growing developer ecosystem.

Beyond the conference halls, attendees will experience Uganda’s renowned hospitality, rich culture, and natural beauty.


Important Dates

Stay tuned to our official website africa.pycon.org for full details. Key milestones include:

  • Website launch: February 2026

  • Call for Proposals (CFP) opens: 09 February 2026

  • CFP closes: 19 April 2026

  • Accepted talks announced: July 2026

  • Ticket sales: Opening in March 2026


Call for Sponsors

The Python community is growing very quickly and the interest in developer communities across the continent is evidenced by the large number of companies establishing headquarters in various African cities. We are grateful to be part of this growth and hope to invite you to join us. PyCon Africa can only happen with the support of sponsors and the community. 


Your sponsorship will enable us to provide the best experience for every attendee and make plans to expand our reach for next year. Our African Leader workshop at the beginning of the conference allows us to empower community organisers from across the region to run better conferences, meetups and workshops. The PyLadies lunch and auction, as well as Django Girls and beginner workshops help us introduce and support outreach to underrepresented communities. Sponsorship also makes it possible for us to provide financial aid to attendees who would otherwise not be able to make it.


Sponsorship does not only benefit our attendees but we offer packages to make sure it goes both ways. Organisations have many options for sponsorship packages, and they all benefit from exposure to an ever growing audience of Python programmers. If you're hiring, as a sponsor you’ll be able to share open positions directly with attendees through an exhibition booth, our mailing list or our blog. See a full list of our sponsorship packages at …. and contact sponsors@africa.pycon.org with any questions.


We Look forward to sharing more information about the conference with you in the coming days. To keep up with it all check out our website at africa.pycon.org and follow us here on the blog and at @pyconafrica on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Mastodon | YouTube.



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