mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06The Pan African Python Community Conference
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🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Discover how Python is making its mark in embedded systems.
Join Shawal Mbalire, Developer at ADG, for:
"Deterministic Python: Implementing RTOS Design Concepts in MicroPython."
Learn how RTOS principles can be applied in MicroPython to build efficient, predictable applications for embedded devices.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
How do you recover when a distributed workflow breaks halfway through?
Join Douglas Amoo-Sargon, Software Engineer at RetailEdge Software Labs, for:
"When Step 3 Fails: Reliable Multi-Step Workflows in Celery Using the Saga Pattern."
Explore how Celery and the Saga pattern help build reliable, fault-tolerant backend systems that recover gracefully from failures.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🤝 We're delighted to welcome Posit as a Bronze Sponsor of PyCon Africa 2026!
Their commitment to open-source software, reproducible data science, and technical computing helps strengthen the Python ecosystem and supports a vibrant community of developers and innovators across Africa.
📅 October 7–11, 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
What does it take to build Python applications for millions of users?
Join Moses Daudu, AI Engineer at Path, for:
"Python at Scale: A Practical Guide to Serving 1 Million Users with FastAPI and Flask."
Explore practical techniques for building scalable APIs, improving performance, and deploying resilient Python services.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
How do you build software that's ready for failure?
Join Joyce Dzifa Lokko, Agile Delivery and Quality Assurance Lead at Turntabl Ghana Limited, for:
"Breaking Bad in Python: A Chaos Engineering Story."
Explore how chaos engineering, testing, and Python can be used to strengthen application security, resilience, and reliability.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
How is AI changing software localization?
Join Gersona Andrianarijaona, Software Developer at Weblate, for:
"Continuous Translation with Weblate in the Age of AI."
Explore how Weblate, AI, and open-source collaboration enable continuous translation and help projects reach global audiences.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
Quick update on the PyCon Africa 2026 hoodie - people are ordering. Fast.
Stock is limited. Pre-orders are for registered attendees only. If you've been sitting on the fence about your ticket, this is a good reason to get off it.
Ticket → hoodie → October. That's the move.
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Explore the future of AI with Nunsi Shiaki in her session:
"Speech Synthesis Unpacked: Building a Voice Cloning TTS Model with Python."
Learn how modern Text-to-Speech and voice cloning systems work, and discover how Python powers the next generation of AI applications.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
Your PyCon Africa 2026 ticket includes:
→ 5 days of talks & workshops
→ JetBrains surprise Goodies perks
→ O'Reilly subscription
→ Official zipper hoodie access
Early bird closed. Regular tickets still open.
https://africa.pycon.org/2026/tickets/
Code. Collaborate. Contribute. 💻✨ Sprints bring our community together to build, learn, and leave a mark on the open-source world. #PyConAfrica2025 #Sprints
Call for Sponsors!
Support PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala (Oct 7–11). 🌍🐍
Connect with top talent & grow your brand in Africa’s tech space.
👉 https://africa.pycon.org/2026/sponsor-us/
#PyConAfrica #AfricaTech #Python #TechCommunity #Sponsorship #Developers
Call for Sponsors!
Support PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala (Oct 7–11). 🌍🐍
Connect with top talent & grow your brand in Africa’s tech space.
👉 https://africa.pycon.org/2026/sponsor-us/
#PyConAfrica #AfricaTech #Python #TechCommunity #Sponsorship #Developers
The official PyCon Africa hoodie is live 🐍
Limited feel. Community energy. Everyday wear.
💸 $30
🌍 Get yours on the PyCon Africa website
Don’t just attend. Represent.
Available at👉 https://africa.pycon.org/merch
Grab your ticket now for PyCon Africa 2026!
🎟 Early Bird tickets:
Students (East Africa): $30
Students (International): $45
Individual: $65
Corporate: $135
You can also donate when purchasing your ticket.
🔗 https://www.quicket.co.ug/events/361146-pycon-africa-2026/#/
Call for Sponsors!
Support PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala (Oct 7–11). 🌍🐍
Connect with top talent & grow your brand in Africa’s tech space.
👉 https://africa.pycon.org/2026/sponsor-us/
#PyConAfrica #AfricaTech #Python #TechCommunity #Sponsorship #Developers
🚨 CFP Deadline Extended! 🚨
Still thinking about speaking at PyCon Africa 2026? There is time! 🎤🐍
🗓 New Deadline: April 19, 2026 (11:59 PM EAT)
📍 Kampala, Uganda
Submit your proposal 👉 https://africa.pycon.org
#PyConAfrica26 #Python
🚨𝐂𝐅𝐏 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🚨
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to submit your talk for PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
📅𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟕–𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐀𝐓)
- 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 are still LIVE. Secure your spot today at a juicy rate ☺️
- Feel free to reach out if your company or you would like to show some love to our community.🫰💰
Share your expertise. Inspire and support the community.
👉 Submit today: https://africa.pycon.org
🚨𝐂𝐅𝐏 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🚨
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to submit your talk for #PyConAfrica2026 in Kampala.
📅𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟕–𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐀𝐓)
- 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 are still LIVE. Secure your spot today at a juicy rate ☺️
- Feel free to reach out if your company or you would like to show some love to our community.🫰💰
Share your expertise. Inspire and support the community.
👉 Submit today: https://africa.pycon.org
📍 Venue Announcement!
#PyConAfrica2026 is heading to the beautiful Speke Resort Munyonyo in the Pearl of Africa 🇺🇬
Join us in Kampala for an unforgettable week of Python, community, and innovation.
🗓️ October 7–11, 2026
🌍 Kampala, Uganda
🚨 CFP Closing Soon! 🚨
Only 10 days left to submit your talk for PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala 🇺🇬
🗓 Oct 7–11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: 16 Apr 2026, 11:59 PM (EAT)
Share your expertise. Inspire the community.
👉 Submit now: https://africa.pycon.org
⏰ Reminder: It’s April, and the Call for Proposals closes in just 14 days!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of PyCon Africa 2026. 🎤
There’s still time to submit your proposal for a talk, tutorial, or workshop.
Whether you're just starting out or already experienced, we’d love to hear your ideas and perspectives.
👉 Submit your proposal today: https://africa.pycon.org/2026/talks/submit/
#PyConAfrica26 #PyConAfricaUganda #PyConAfrica
#CallForProposals
🌟 Our PyCon Africa Moment! 🌟
We finally have the official PyCon Africa photo! 😄
Album for community photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/Paf28UJNiFJiLjub8
Official album photos:https://photos.app.goo.gl/uB7b3UEjK9aneNtm8
Take a look and celebrate the amazing Python community coming together across Africa! ❤️
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Ready to bridge Python and hardware?
Join Putshu Lunghe Samuel, student at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, for:
"Python for Microcontrollers: Introduction to MicroPython & Wokwi Simulator."
Learn the fundamentals of MicroPython and discover how the Wokwi Simulator makes it easy to build and test embedded projects without physical hardware.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🚨 CFP Closing Soon! 🚨
Only 8 days left to submit your talk for PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala 🇺🇬
🗓 Oct 7–11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: 16 Apr 2026, 11:59 PM (EAT)
Share your expertise. Inspire the community.
👉 Submit now: https://africa.pycon.org
⏰ Don’t Miss Out!
There’s still time to submit your proposal for a talk, tutorial, or workshop. Whether you're new or experienced, we’d love to hear your ideas. Submit yours today : https://africa.pycon.org/2026/talks/submit/ !
#PyConAfrica26 #PyConAfricaUganda #PyConAfrica
🚨𝐂𝐅𝐏 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧!🚨
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟕 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to submit your talk for #PyConAfrica2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
📅𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟕–𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐀𝐓)
- 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 are still LIVE. Secure your spot today at a juicy rate☺️
- Help us make this an unforgettable experience for all our attendees, speakers and supporters. Feel free to reach out if your company or you would like to show some love to our community.🫰💰
👉Submit today: https://africa.pycon.org
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Can voice notes become a DevOps tool?
Join Daniel Mwiine, IT/Systems Administrator at Runway Networks Limited, for:
"How I Used Python to Control Kubernetes with Voice Notes on Telegram."
Explore how Python, Telegram, and Kubernetes can be combined to build creative automation workflows for cloud infrastructure.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎟️ https://africa.pycon.org/2026/tickets
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Investing in your engineering team this year?
Send them to PyCon Africa 2026. Five days of Python, AI, data science, and community.
Early bird Closed. Regular Pricing now available $155.
Get ahead of it → https://africa.pycon.org/2026/tickets/
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🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Discover how AI can transform healthcare with Christine Akoto-Nimoh in her session:
"Building Clinical Tools in Data-Constrained Environments: Python, ML, and the Human Spine."
Learn how Python and machine learning can help build practical clinical solutions, even where medical data is limited.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🚀 Tech Community, don’t miss this!
🎤 Programs Office Hour (Live Q&A)
🗓 Mar 30, 2026 | ⏰ 7–8 PM (EAT)
📍 Twitter (X) Spaces
Get CFP tips; ask questions; and level up your proposal, whether you’re new or returning.
Join us on the road to Kampala 2026 🌍
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🎤 Programs Office Hour (Live Q&A)
🗓 Mar 30, 2026 | ⏰ 7–8 PM (EAT)
📍 Twitter (X) Spaces
Get CFP tips; ask questions; and level up your proposal, whether you’re new or returning.
Join us on the road to Kampala 2026 🌍
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Can AI thrive on constrained hardware?
Join Obed Honour Eje, Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Federal University of Technology Minna, for:
"Deploying Intelligence at the Edge: Building Real-World Perception Systems with Python on Constrained Hardware."
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
Can machine learning help uncover hidden passwords in digital evidence?
Join Anne Fleur van Luenen, Machine Learning Engineer at the Netherlands Forensic Institute, for:
"PaSSw0rdVib3s!: Finding Passwords in Digital Evidence."
Discover how Python, digital forensics, and machine learning support modern investigations and reveal insights hidden within complex datasets.
📅 11 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
We're in!!!
Join us Now 🥳
⏰ A gentle nudge… your seat is waiting.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets for PyCon Africa 2026 are still within reach but not for long.
🌍 This October 7–11, Kampala becomes the heartbeat of Africa’s Python community. 🐍
Where ideas spark, connections grow, and futures shift.
✨ Be in the room where it happens.
Secure your spot while it still feels like a steal.
🎤 Speaker Spotlight
How do you build IoT systems that can run longer while using less power?
Join Job Mbugua, Researcher (IoT & AI) at AFRALTI, for:
"Building Low-Power IoT Systems with LoRaWAN and Python."
Explore how Python and LoRaWAN make it possible to create reliable, energy-efficient IoT solutions for real-world applications.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
⏰𝐓𝐢𝐜... 𝐓𝐚𝐜…⏳
The clock is ticking!
Our 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 starts in 𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬.
Bring your questions, ideas, and energy: we’re shaping PyCon Africa 2026 together!
📍Twitter Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1RJjpzaqknjKw
🕒 07:00 PM EAT
🚨 CFP Closing Soon! 🚨
Only 9 days left to submit your talk for PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala 🇺🇬
🗓 Oct 7–11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: 16 Apr 2026, 11:59 PM (EAT)
Share your expertise. Inspire the community.
👉 Submit now: https://africa.pycon.org
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Are Live!
Join us at PyCon Africa 2026 in Kampala (Oct 7–11). 🌍🐍
Don’t miss your chance to grab discounted tickets before they’re gone!
Sponsor PyCon Africa 2026 🤝.
Connect your brand with one of Africa's largest gatherings of Python developers and technology professionals.
Support the community, engage with talent, and help shape the future of technology across the continent.
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🎤 Keynote Speaker Announcement
We're delighted to welcome Jade Abbott, Co-founder and CTO of Lelapa AI, as a keynote speaker at PyCon Africa 2026.
Jade's work focuses on building resource-efficient language AI that scales across diverse languages, environments, and infrastructure realities—helping make AI more inclusive and accessible.
📅 7 October 2026
📍 Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala