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PYCON
26
Medellin, Colombia · 24, 25 & 26 July, 2026
Ready to dive into the world ofPython
The biggest Python conference in Colombia. Come explore, learn, and connect with others just as passionate as you are.
Data ScienceScientific ComputingArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionCore PythonMachine LearningVideo GamesCommunityDevOpsMCPClean ArchitectureDeep LearningInternet of Things (IoT)Web DevelopmentMicro-PythonPython FrameworksInclusion & Diversity
Data ScienceScientific ComputingArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionCore PythonMachine LearningVideo GamesCommunityDevOpsMCPClean ArchitectureDeep LearningInternet of Things (IoT)Web DevelopmentMicro-PythonPython FrameworksInclusion & Diversity
Data ScienceScientific ComputingArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionCore PythonMachine LearningVideo GamesCommunityDevOpsMCPClean ArchitectureDeep LearningInternet of Things (IoT)Web DevelopmentMicro-PythonPython FrameworksInclusion & Diversity
Data ScienceScientific ComputingArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionCore PythonMachine LearningVideo GamesCommunityDevOpsMCPClean ArchitectureDeep LearningInternet of Things (IoT)Web DevelopmentMicro-PythonPython FrameworksInclusion & Diversity
Industry & Academy BondingEducation & Soft SkillsPeople in STEM Life QualityCybersecurityOpen Source CultureGenerative AILLMsAI AgentsMLOpsCloud ComputingContainersTestingPerformanceBioinformaticsRoboticsEducation
Industry & Academy BondingEducation & Soft SkillsPeople in STEM Life QualityCybersecurityOpen Source CultureGenerative AILLMsAI AgentsMLOpsCloud ComputingContainersTestingPerformanceBioinformaticsRoboticsEducation
Industry & Academy BondingEducation & Soft SkillsPeople in STEM Life QualityCybersecurityOpen Source CultureGenerative AILLMsAI AgentsMLOpsCloud ComputingContainersTestingPerformanceBioinformaticsRoboticsEducation
Industry & Academy BondingEducation & Soft SkillsPeople in STEM Life QualityCybersecurityOpen Source CultureGenerative AILLMsAI AgentsMLOpsCloud ComputingContainersTestingPerformanceBioinformaticsRoboticsEducation
Keynote Speakers
Meet the voices shaping PyCon Colombia 2026.
Keynote Speaker
Tereza Iofciu
Data & AI expert, leadership coach, and Python Software Foundation Fellow
Tereza Iofciu is a data and AI expert, leadership coach, and PSF Fellow with 15+ years of experience leading data and product teams at neuefische, FREE NOW, and New Work (XING). She helps professionals lead and adapt in the age of AI through her Data Diplomat Framework™, bridging technical depth with human leadership. Alongside that, she has been volunteering in the Python community wearing many hats over the years: PyLadies Hamburg organizer, Python Software Verband board member, NumFocus DISC Steering Committee member, Python Software Foundation Code of Conduct team member, Diversity & Inclusion working group member, PyConDE & PyData Berlin organizer, Python Pizza Hamburg organizer, and PyPodcats co-leader. In 2021 Tereza was awarded the Python Software Foundation community service award and in 2025 was named a PSF Fellow.
Keynote Speaker
Anna Pristoupilova
Bioinformatician and researcher
Anna is a bioinformatics scientist focused on genome analysis techniques and their applications in understanding rare genetic diseases. She received the Bolzano Award for her doctoral thesis. She holds a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, and Virology, and two MSc degrees: one in Medical Technology and Informatics, and the other in Molecular Biology and Genetics, all from Charles University. Anna has co-authored over 25 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at various scientific conferences. Currently, she works as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at DNAnexus, where she assists customers with their bioinformatics analysis. She also conducts research at the Research Unit for Rare Diseases at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University.
Keynote Speaker
Malvika Sharan
Senior Director of Data Science at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Malvika Sharan is Senior Director of Data Science at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a globally recognized leader in open science and community-driven research. She is a co-founder of Open Life Science and a key contributor to The Turing Way, advancing reproducible, ethical, and collaborative data science practices worldwide. With a background in bioinformatics and leadership roles at institutions like the Alan Turing Institute and EMBL, Malvika focuses on building inclusive research communities and empowering practitioners through open, transparent, and responsible approaches to AI and data science.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kari L. Jordan
Executive Director of The Carpentries
Dr. Kari L. Jordan is Executive Director of The Carpentries, a globally recognized nonprofit organization, and a leading figure in data science education. After completing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, she pursued a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at The Ohio State University, specializing in interventions to enhance belonging for people of color in STEM. Her visionary leadership has propelled The Carpentries' mission worldwide, fostering exponential growth and impact across academia, industry, and government sectors. A sought-after speaker and advocate for diversity and inclusion, she champions accessible data literacy and bridges the digital skills gap through strategic initiatives and international collaboration.
Keynote Speaker
Irit Katriel
Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, CPython Core Developer
Irit Katriel is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, a CPython core developer, and a contributor with a strong focus on programming language design and compiler architecture. Recent contributions to Python include the implementation of exception groups (PEP 654), the except* construct, key simplifications to Python's exception mechanisms, and a major refactor of the CPython bytecode compiler to improve structure, maintainability, and testability. Her work on Microsoft's Python Performance Engineering team further reflects deep involvement in the evolution of Python. Irit has also authored several academic publications.
Keynote Speaker
Luciano Ramalho
Author of Fluent Python and Python Software Foundation Fellow
Luciano Ramalho is a renowned Python educator, author, and software developer best known for Fluent Python, one of the most influential books on mastering Pythonic programming and software craftsmanship. A Python Software Foundation Fellow and long-time advocate for open source and developer education, Luciano has helped programmers worldwide deepen their understanding of Python's design, best practices, and expressive power. Through decades of teaching, speaking, and writing, he has played a major role in shaping how developers write more effective, idiomatic, and thoughtful Python.
Sponsors
Trusted by industry leaders
PyCon Colombia is made possible through the generous support of organizations dedicated to advancing the Python ecosystem and fostering technological innovation in Latin America.
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Top-tier support for PyCon Colombia and the Python community.
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High-impact partners supporting talks, community, and learning.
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Partners helping us strengthen the attendee experience.
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Community sponsors supporting the conference program.
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Supporters helping make PyCon Colombia more accessible.
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PyCon Colombia in Frames
A glimpse of the talks, hallway conversations, and community moments that make PyCon Colombia special.
Testimonials
What our community says
Real stories from speakers, attendees, and volunteers who make PyCon Colombia unforgettable every year.
PyCon Colombia is an incredible gathering of pythonistas across Latin America. The talks were inspiring and I left with new ideas, friends, and projects I can't wait to ship.
EW
Emily Watson
@emilywatson
From keynotes to hallway track, the conference balances technical depth with a welcoming community vibe. It's easily one of the best Python events in the region.
AR
Alex Rivera
@alexrivera
Medellín was the perfect host. The organizing team paid attention to every detail and made sure everyone felt included from day one. Highly recommend attending.
MJ
Marcus Johnson
@marcusjohnson
The diversity scholarship program brought a truly global mix of speakers and attendees together. I learned as much from the conversations as from the talks.
SC
Sarah Chen
@sarahchen
Submitting my first proposal to PyCon Colombia was a game-changer. The mentorship and support from the speakers community made me feel right at home on stage.
DP
Daniela Patiño
@daniela_dev
Workshops, keynotes, sponsors, and the after-movie energy. PyCon Colombia keeps raising the bar for what a regional Python conference can be.
LT
Lisa Thompson
@lisathompson
PyCon Colombia is an incredible gathering of pythonistas across Latin America. The talks were inspiring and I left with new ideas, friends, and projects I can't wait to ship.
EW
Emily Watson
@emilywatson
From keynotes to hallway track, the conference balances technical depth with a welcoming community vibe. It's easily one of the best Python events in the region.
AR
Alex Rivera
@alexrivera
Medellín was the perfect host. The organizing team paid attention to every detail and made sure everyone felt included from day one. Highly recommend attending.
MJ
Marcus Johnson
@marcusjohnson
The diversity scholarship program brought a truly global mix of speakers and attendees together. I learned as much from the conversations as from the talks.
SC
Sarah Chen
@sarahchen
Submitting my first proposal to PyCon Colombia was a game-changer. The mentorship and support from the speakers community made me feel right at home on stage.
DP
Daniela Patiño
@daniela_dev
Workshops, keynotes, sponsors, and the after-movie energy. PyCon Colombia keeps raising the bar for what a regional Python conference can be.
LT
Lisa Thompson
@lisathompson
PyCon Colombia is an incredible gathering of pythonistas across Latin America. The talks were inspiring and I left with new ideas, friends, and projects I can't wait to ship.
EW
Emily Watson
@emilywatson
From keynotes to hallway track, the conference balances technical depth with a welcoming community vibe. It's easily one of the best Python events in the region.
AR
Alex Rivera
@alexrivera
Medellín was the perfect host. The organizing team paid attention to every detail and made sure everyone felt included from day one. Highly recommend attending.
MJ
Marcus Johnson
@marcusjohnson
The diversity scholarship program brought a truly global mix of speakers and attendees together. I learned as much from the conversations as from the talks.
SC
Sarah Chen
@sarahchen
Submitting my first proposal to PyCon Colombia was a game-changer. The mentorship and support from the speakers community made me feel right at home on stage.
DP
Daniela Patiño
@daniela_dev
Workshops, keynotes, sponsors, and the after-movie energy. PyCon Colombia keeps raising the bar for what a regional Python conference can be.
LT
Lisa Thompson
@lisathompson
PyCon Colombia is an incredible gathering of pythonistas across Latin America. The talks were inspiring and I left with new ideas, friends, and projects I can't wait to ship.
EW
Emily Watson
@emilywatson
From keynotes to hallway track, the conference balances technical depth with a welcoming community vibe. It's easily one of the best Python events in the region.
AR
Alex Rivera
@alexrivera
Medellín was the perfect host. The organizing team paid attention to every detail and made sure everyone felt included from day one. Highly recommend attending.
MJ
Marcus Johnson
@marcusjohnson
The diversity scholarship program brought a truly global mix of speakers and attendees together. I learned as much from the conversations as from the talks.
SC
Sarah Chen
@sarahchen
Submitting my first proposal to PyCon Colombia was a game-changer. The mentorship and support from the speakers community made me feel right at home on stage.
DP
Daniela Patiño
@daniela_dev
Workshops, keynotes, sponsors, and the after-movie energy. PyCon Colombia keeps raising the bar for what a regional Python conference can be.
LT
Lisa Thompson
@lisathompson
4.5
Stars out of 5
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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PyCon Colombia is a bilingual conference. We accept proposals in both Spanish and English. You can choose the language you feel most comfortable with for your presentation.
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