Germany's EVs hold ~150 GWh of battery capacity, idle 90% of the day. Christopher Sedlaczek-Bock (Mobility House) on turning that into grid storage with Python + Rust.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
π€ Call for Hackathons & Satellite Events at PyCon DE 2027 is open
Got an idea for a hackathon, workshop, or meetup around the conference? We would love to hear it.
Open until 21 February 2027:
pycon.de/satellite-events/
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β24 April
#PyConDE
π± Just 10 Early Bird tickets left for PyCon DE 2027.
It shows the trust in the conference and what it brings, the talks and the people. Selling out every edition for over a decade, this far ahead, speaks to the quality of the conference.
pycon.de/buy-ticket/
A 32B open-source model runs on a laptop and lands top 20 on a 110-model tool-calling leaderboard. Serhii Sokolenko (Tower) on small language models.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
ποΈ Tickets for PyCon DE 2027 are on sale, and more than half of Early Bird is already gone.
Early Bird is the first of four drops, and the best-priced tickets we offer. Each drop also comes with its own edition T-shirt.
pycon.de/tickets/
πHeidelberg, 19β24 April
π Financial Aid applications for PyCon DE 2027 is open.
We want PyCon DE to reflect the whole community. The programme supports students, job seekers, community contributors, and people from underrepresented groups, helping with ticket and travel costs.
pycon.de/financial-aid/
A greedy script took 38 color changes to paint a car sequence. Proven optimal: 23. Justine Broihan (GAMS) on heuristics vs solvers.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
Tickets for PyCon DE 2027 go on sale 21 October.
A full week in Heidelberg: Masterclasses, 3 days of conference, Sprints and Hackathons. We reward those who trust us early with the best price, four drops, each with its own T-shirt.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β24 April
Sponsorship for PyCon DE 2027 is open, and the first sponsors are already on board.
Around 2,000 practitioners around Python, AI, data, and open source, the largest Python conference in Europe.
Request the prospectus: pycon.de/sponsoring/
π Heidelberg, 19β24 April
Ports and adapters make databases easy to swap, and code easy to hand to an AI assistant. Luke Gerstner (Rosenxt) on hexagonal architecture.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
Trainers, the Call for Masterclasses at PyCon DE 2027 is open.
Before the conference days, we run a full day of Masterclasses: hands-on workshops on 19 April. We are looking for experienced trainers.
Details and submit: pycon.de/masterclasses/
190 Python repos, one shared template, almost no manual merge-conflict cleanup. Yannik Tausch (QuantCo), who also contributes to conda-forge, on how.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
Dashboard in days, deployment in weeks. Merck got it to three minutes, with each app's token scoped to its use case.
π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
π Join us at PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg Β· 19β24 April
The team that built the last PyCon is coming back for Heidelberg. Almost everyone signed up to do it all over again, which is the best kind of vote of confidence in this community.
There are still two great ways to help shape the conference: pycon.de/blog/call-for-comitβ¦
"I live 200 m from a car wash. Should I walk or drive?"
The LLM missed that you need the car. Silke Horn on when you need a solver.
π PyCon DE 2027, Heidelberg π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦#PyConDE#Python
They vibe-coded crypto and asked their CISO if it was secure. It wasn't.
Gabriela Bogk's keynote on using LLMs in security without letting them think.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April π₯ pycon.de/archive/2026/talks/β¦
AI is not replacing developers, it is changing the job.
We asked developers from the PyCon DE community: nine in ten have new AI tasks, led by reviewing AI output (68%).
Read more on our blog: 2027.pycon.de/blog/ai-jobs-sβ¦
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
PyCon DE is built by the community, for the community.
Because we are the community, supporting community activities is simply what we do.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
#PyConDE#Python#OpenSource#Community
Months before the doors open, PyCon DE is already taking shape.
The team behind it shapes the program, plans the venue, and sorts every detail. PyCon DE is community-run, organised by people who are part of the community it serves.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
PyCon DE is a conference about open source, and the community that builds it. The developers, scientists, and builders whose code ends up in real products come together here.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
#PyConDE#Python#AI#OpenSource
PyCon DE 2027 is coming to Heidelberg β one of the leading places in Europe for AI and machine learning research.
A good place to talk about open source, data engineering, and the future of AI in Python.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
#PyConDE#Python#AI
The Startup Lounge was a new format, and it worked great.
Open conversations between founders and engineers building AI and data systems in Python. No slides, no recordings.
Thanks to hessian.AI for making it happen.
π PyCon DE 2027 Β· Heidelberg, 19β23 April
A strong conference program doesnβt happen by accident.
At PyCon DE, talks are reviewed by dozens of community reviewers evaluating technical depth, practical value, originality, and audience fit.
Thoughtful curation matters β especially now, when AI evolves faster than ever.
Sprints at PyCon DE 2026 went great π οΈ
Open source is at the core of the conference β and sprints are where it becomes real.
62 participants, 5 projects, a full day of building together: docs, tooling, AI frameworks, real contributions.
#PyConDE#PyData#OpenSource#Python
A big thank you to Django Girls for joining PyCon DE & PyData 2026
A workshop where women take their first steps into programming, build their first website, and discover that tech can be for them too.
Grateful to all organizers, coaches, and volunteers who make this possible π
ποΈ PyCon DE & PyData 2026 on DataTalks.Club podcast
Recorded live at the conference β conversations with
Sebastian Raschka, Jessica Green, Cheuk Ting Ho & more.
π§ Listen: spotifycreators-web.app.linkβ¦
What stayed with us from PyCon DE 2026:
β’ Open source is the foundation of trustworthy AI
β’ Software engineering matters more than ever
β’ Data engineering is where real problems get solved
And European open source companies are already building, hiring, and shipping.
#PyConDE
π¬ Happy to support code.talks 2026
100+ speakers Β· 14 tracks Β· Hamburg
Nov 4β5
From GenAI to architecture, cloud, and DevEx β two days for developers who shape how software evolves.
#codetalks#devconference
π€ Thanks to our Technical Partner PHONT!
AI-powered subtitles that capture tone and emotion β making media more expressive and accessible.
Thanks for being part of PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor pretix!
They powered ticket management for PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
Thanks for supporting the event.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Renumics!
Agentic AI for engineering data β from test benches to production environments.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Vattenfall!
They use data, AI, and Python to build smarter energy systems and support the transition to fossil-free energy.
Glad to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor NDT Global!
They combine inspection technologies and data insights to safeguard critical energy infrastructure.
Glad to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Keystone Sponsor Merck!
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026 β sharing insights from ML to real-world data applications.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Sunnic Lighthouse!
They use Python to automate trading and analyze energy data across markets.
Glad to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor envelio!
They build software for smarter power grids β helping integrate renewables and improve grid efficiency.
Glad to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor exocad!
They bring digital precision to dentistry with CAD/CAM software used in real-world workflows.
Glad to have them as part of PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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Photos from PyCon DE & PyData 2026 are ready πΈ
So many moments captured β from talks and discussions to smiles, reunions, and everything in between.
Enjoy β¨
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Open source is more than code π
Itβs collaboration, shared knowledge, and building things together
You can feel its impact everywhere at PyCon DE π
PyCon DE is about community ππ
Old friends, new connections, and lots of smiles around the venue.
In the age of AI, people who support each other have the real advantage β¨
π€ Thanks to our Technical Partner PHONT!
Theyβre building AI-powered subtitles that capture emotion, tone, and nuance β making media more immersive and accessible.
Excited to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
#PyConDE#Python#AI
π A huge thank you to our reviewers
Our reviewers help shape a program that is diverse, relevant, and valuable for a highly technical audience β assessing clarity, depth, originality, and practical impact.
π You can find our heroes here:
2026.pycon.de/blog/thanks-toβ¦
Weβre very excited to share that PyCon DE & PyData 2026 has officially started ππ»
Over the next days, weβre looking forward to inspiring sessions, great discussions, and everything in between.
You can find all the activities here:
2026.pycon.de/blog/activitieβ¦
π₯οΈ Feminist AI LAN Party at PyCon DE & PyData 2026
An open, community-driven space to explore, build, and experiment with AI through a feminist lens β from tech setups to workshops and creative formats.
π Apr 14β16
π Darmstadt
Real conversations. No slides, no recordings.
π‘ Startup Lounge at PyCon DE & PyData 2026
Founders, engineers & curious minds talking startups, open source & AI
π Apr 15, 10:00β12:00
π Lounge, darmstadtium
Details: 2026.pycon.de/blog/start-up-β¦
π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Lidl!
Operating retail at scale β from stores to logistics β with a strong focus on efficiency and processes.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
#PyConDE#Python#Tech
π Thanks to our Keystone Sponsor Merck!
π€ 2 talks:
β small-data AutoML & reliable ML
β deploying Streamlit apps at scale
meet the speakers at their booth
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We canβt wait to welcome you to PyCon DE & PyData 2026! ππ»
Already in Darmstadt?
Pick up your badge today (Mon, Apr 13) 15:00β19:00 at the registration desk.
Bring a photo ID πͺͺ
Details: 2026.pycon.de/blog/registratβ¦
Too late to travel to Darmstadt?
You can still join PyCon DE & PyData 2026 remotely.
Get a remote ticket and enjoy the talks from the comfort of your home β same great program, wherever you are. ππ»
Tickets -> 2026.pycon.de/buy-ticket/
β‘ Lightning Talks at #PyConDE & #PyData 2026
5 minutes. Random draw. Anyone can be on stage.
Submit your idea at the Community Lounge β and if your name gets picked, youβre up next.
π Tue & Wed
π 2026.pycon.de/blog/lightningβ¦
π» Django Girls Workshop at #PyConDE & #PyData 2026 β happening tomorrow
Weβre glad to support initiatives like Django Girls that help make tech more open and accessible.
More details: djangogirls.org/en/darmstadtβ¦
π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor The Mobility House Energy!
π V2G, battery storage & energy systems at their booth
π€ Talk: Python in climate tech & Vehicle-to-Grid
Catch them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor inovex!
From Data & AI to infrastructure and security β they support companies across digital transformation.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π PyLadies & Women in AI at #PyConDE & #PyData 2026
Community bingo by Women in AI, panel, guided tour & more β explore the full program:
2026.pycon.de/blog/pyladies
π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Spryfox!
They build AI systems that actually ship β from LLM apps to computer vision.
π Hiring Python devs & ML engineers
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Rosenxt!
π€ Talk on hexagonal architecture (Ports & Adapters)
β how to build flexible, maintainable Python systems
β with real-world examples
Catch it at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
#PyConDE#Python#SoftwareEngineering
π Sprint Day at PyConDE & PyData Darmstadt 2026 β registration is still open!
All 6 projects are confirmed and ready for contributors!
Monday, 13 April 2026 Β· Darmstadt Β· β¬5 Β· Lunch & coffee provided β
π 2026.pycon.de/sprints/
π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor GAMS!
βοΈ Talk: optimization vs heuristics in Python
π Booth: GAMSPy demos + real-world use cases
Catch them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026!
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Meta!
Talk Python typing, tooling & Pyrefly at their booth
π€ Talk on type checking for AI coding agents
Catch them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Prior Labs!
Live demos of TabPFN + agentic workflows at their booth
a talk on foundation models for tabular data π€
Stop by at PyCon DE & PyData 2026!
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor QuantCo!
π€ Talk: scaling project templates with Copier, bots & automation
β keep repos consistent without slowing devs down
Catch it at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
#PyConDE#Python#DevTools
π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Tower!
π€ Masterclass, panel & talk across the program
βοΈ Demos of AI-assisted data pipelines at their booth
Catch their sessions at PyCon DE & PyData 2026!
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Snowflake!
π€ Live session: Spark + AI + audience interaction
π§± LEGO raffle at their booth (scan & join!)
Catch their talk and meet the team at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Gurobi!
They help teams turn data into optimal decisions β from scheduling to supply chains.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π§ββοΈ Yoga at PyCon DE & PyData 2026
Recharge during the conference β morning & evening sessions, open to all levels.
Led by a developer & certified Sivananda yoga teacher.
Register at the desk to join.
Details & schedule π
2026.pycon.de/blog/yoga/
π€ Thanks to our Community Partner appliedAI Institute for Europe!
They support a strong and trustworthy AI ecosystem in Europe through research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Happy to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π€ Thanks to our Technical Partner PHONT!
Theyβre rethinking subtitles with AI β adding emotion and nuance to how we experience speech.
Excited to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Meta!
Through Meta Open Source, they share tools and technologies used by developers worldwide.
Proud to have them supporting PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π€ Speed Mentoring at PyCon DE & PyData 2026
Short 1:1 conversations.
Meaningful connections with other developers.
Sign up by April 13, 12 PM CET π
2026.pycon.de/blog/speed-menβ¦
π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor REWE Group!
Their analytics teams use data and AI to support decisions across retail at scale.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Prior Labs!
They build foundation models for tabular data β bringing AI to spreadsheets and databases.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Rosenxt!
From robotics and AI to sensing and materials, they build tech for complex real-world environments.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Steadforce!
From connecting data sources to building real applications β they help turn data into something usable.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor mnemonic!
They work on some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity β helping protect critical systems and organizations.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor MΓΌnchen Digital!
From AI tools to data pipelines, they use Python to power digital services for the City of Munich.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Nesto!
They turn messy hospitality data into smarter workforce decisions β from forecasting to shift optimization.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Cologne Intelligence (CI)!
They turn ideas into real digital products β across backend, frontend, and data.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Raiffeisenlandesbank OberΓΆsterreich!
From data preparation to ML and GenAI, their teams use Python to work with complex financial data and improve services.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Silver Sponsor dmTECH!
They build and run the digital infrastructure behind thousands of dm stores, apps, and platforms across Europe.
Great to have them at PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor The Mobility House Energy!
They integrate EV and battery systems into modern energy infrastructure β using data and technology to drive a more flexible and sustainable future.
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π Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Snowflake!
Snowflake helps teams bring data and AI projects from Python prototypes to reliable production systems.
Great to have them supporting PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
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"β¨ Masterclass: The Magic of Decorators
Unpack the real mechanics behind @ β closures, function wrapping, class-based decorators & best practices with Dr. Klaus Bremer.
π April 17
ποΈ Limited spots
2026.pycon.de/masterclasses/β¦"