In Person Conference
Where the real connections happen
There's something to being in the same room with people who share your craft. Two days of talks, workshops, and the conversations that happen between sessions — what we call the hallway track.
Venue
Belmont Square Conference Centre
Cape Town
Detailed directions and getting-there instructions will follow closer to the event.
Learn more about the venue →Why in-person matters
You can watch talks online, but you can't replicate bumping into someone at lunch who is working on the exact problem you're trying to solve. Or the late-night session that starts because someone mentioned an interesting project at the coffee break.
We optimise for connection. Nothing beats the hallway track.
What to expect
Talks from the community
Two days of presentations, from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced deep dives. Speakers come from across Africa and beyond, sharing their experiences, projects, and insights.
Hands-on workshops
Sessions where you can dig deeper into specific topics. Designed for people who want to learn by doing.
Open spaces
Some of the best conversations happen in the unstructured time. Open spaces let you organise discussions on whatever interests you — a specific technology, career advice, or just connecting with people working in similar areas.
The hallway track
Conversations by the coffee machine, impromptu debugging sessions, "you should meet this person" introductions. We schedule plenty of breaks and informal time because this is often the most valuable part of the conference.
The practical stuff
Food and refreshments
Lunch both days, plus coffee, tea, and snacks through the day. Good conversations happen over good food.
Swag
Some useful, some fun — designed to help you remember the connections you made.
Venue and logistics
The venue has space for talks, workshops, and the hallway conversations between them.
Who you'll meet
The in-person experience brings together:
- Python developers from across Africa.
- International speakers and attendees.
- Students starting out.
- Experienced developers willing to share knowledge.
- Founders and entrepreneurs working on new things.
- Educators bringing programming to their communities.
It's the mix of perspectives and experience levels that makes the conversations valuable.
Join us in person
PyConZA 2026 is at Belmont Square in Cape Town, 15–16 October. More details soon.
What to bring
- Laptop, if you want to follow along with workshops.
- Business cards, or just be ready to swap contact details.
- Comfortable shoes — there's walking and standing through the day.
- An open mind for meeting new people.
Getting the most out of it
- Look through the speaker list beforehand.
- Think about what you'd like to discuss in open spaces.
- Download the conference app when it's available.
- Be ready to step out of your comfort zone.
Questions?
Where is it happening?
Belmont Square Conference Centre, Cape Town.
What's the wifi situation?
We'll have reliable internet for everyone.
Are meals included?
Yes — lunch both days, plus snacks and drinks.
What if I'm new to conferences?
It's a friendly room and a good place to start.
Can I give a lightning talk?
Yes — there will be slots for short talks.
Need help with anything?
Email team@za.pycon.org.
Come and join us
There's something to being in a room of people who get excited about the same things you do. Come and learn, share, and find your people in the Python community.
Talks. Workshops. Hallway track.
