PyCon Africa Online Experience
Can't make it to South Africa in person? We've got you covered. You can experience PyCon Africa remotely - either on your own or by hosting a watch party with your local community.
How the online experience works
We're not just streaming talks at you. The online experience is designed to be interactive and community-focused, so you can participate in discussions, ask questions, and connect with other attendees.
Conference dates: October 9-10, 2025
What you get: Live streams, recordings, and access to our Discord community
How to join the online experience
Step 1: Get your online ticket
First, you'll need to buy a remote ticket to access everything.
Buy your remote ticketStep 2: Join our Discord server
This is where the community hangs out during the conference - it's where you'll chat about talks, ask questions, and connect with other people.
Join PyCon Africa DiscordStep 3: Register when we're closer to the event
A few weeks before the conference, you'll be able to tell our Discord Registration bot your ticket code. The bot will then give you access to all the event channels. We'll send you instructions on how this works when the time comes.
What you get with an online ticket
All the talks
Watch every session live, or catch up later with the recordings. You'll have access to everything.
Real interaction
This isn't just passive watching. You can ask questions during talks, join conversations with other attendees, and even set up your own discussion groups.
Discord community
Join our Discord server where you can:
- Chat in dedicated channels for each talk
- Ask speakers questions after their presentations
- Organize your own discussion groups about topics you're interested in
- Check out what our sponsors are up to (some are hiring)
- Play games and explore different community spaces
Watch parties
One of the best parts about the online experience is that you can watch with others. Consider organizing a watch party with your local Python group, colleagues, or friends. It's a great way to make the experience more social and have real-time discussions about what you're learning.
Some ideas:
- Get your local meetup group together
- Watch with your work team
- Set up something at your university
- Just invite a few friends over
If you're watching alone, don't worry - you'll still be part of the active Discord community with hundreds of other online attendees.
What you need
Just a decent internet connection and something to watch on - computer, tablet, or phone all work. You'll also want to join Discord for the community parts. We'll send you setup instructions before the event.
After the conference
Your ticket includes ongoing access to the recorded talks and our Discord community, so the connections and learning don't stop when the live streams end.
Ready to join us online?
Whether you're watching from another continent or just can't make it to the venue, you're welcome in our community. Online attendees are a real part of PyCon Africa, not just people watching from the sidelines.
Get your remote ticketQuestions?
Can I upgrade to an in-person ticket later?
Get in touch and we'll help you sort that out
Will I be able to watch everything afterwards?
Yes, you'll have access to all the recordings
How does the Discord thing work?
We'll send you a guide before the event
Can I organize a watch party?
Absolutely! Send us pictures :)
What timezone are the streams in?
All our times are in GMT+2 (South African time)
Need help with anything?
See you online - no passport required.