Sponsors
PyConZA 2026 is made possible by the support of organisations who share our work growing the Python community across South Africa and the wider continent.
Thinkst
Thinkst is the company behind the Thinkst Canary, a software (and hardware) product built in South Africa, servicing the world.
Our Canaries are deployed on networks on all 7 continents and are pretty widely loved. Our people have been at the forefront of both offensive and defensive cyber security research for almost 2 decades and have presented research (or keynoted) at most of the reputable conferences world wide.
OfferZen
OfferZen is South Africa's largest tech talent marketplace, connecting tech talent with companies that are building great software. We're obsessed with making hiring and job searching more Zen by helping developers find meaningful opportunities and giving companies flexible ways to grow their engineering teams. Whether you're looking to hire through our marketplace, get hands-on support with our Embedded hiring service, or bring in experienced developers on contract, OfferZen can help.
We're equally passionate about investing in South Africa's tech community. Through our Leadership Lessons series, engineering leaders share practical advice on leading high-performing teams, navigating career growth, and building great engineering cultures. We also explore how AI is reshaping software development, sharing research, insights, and conversations that help developers and leaders stay ahead of what's next.
We believe great teams build great software, and great communities build great teams. That's why we're proud to support PyCon ZA and the Python community, helping create opportunities for developers to learn, connect, and grow together.
Naughty Bean
"Naughty Bean" was born from a playful idea of giving coffee a personality. We imagined the coffee bean as a cheeky character, breaking the rules and adding a bit of mischief to your day. It’s a name that reflects the boldness of our coffee and the fun, welcoming atmosphere of our shop.
The word ‘naughty’ evokes a sense of rebellion and fun—like sneaking in an indulgent treat or enjoying an extra-strong espresso when you know you shouldn’t. Meanwhile, ‘bean’ ties it directly to coffee, making the name both memorable and relevant.
We wanted something that stood out, combining a sense of humor with a nod to high-quality coffee. The name represents not just our product, but also the experience we want our customers to have: bold, lively, and a little bit unconventional.
ESP
ESP helped more than 10 million South Africans survive loadshedding. Now that loadshedding is apparently taking a break until 2029, the app formerly known as EskomSePush has had a refactor.
Today, ESP is becoming Everything’s Status Page - tracking electricity, water and internet outages at suburb level using real-time community signals.
Our Business API gives developers and businesses nationwide outage intelligence for dashboards, customer support, analytics and smarter products.
Because “is it down for everyone, or just me?” deserves a better answer than checking the local WhatsApp group.
SerpApi
SerpApi is the world’s leading provider of search data, pioneering APIs that turn search engine results into structured, developer-ready information. Founded in 2017, the company enables developers, researchers, Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world to integrate live search insights from sources like Google, Bing, and YouTube into applications, analytics, and research workflows. With more than 100 specialized APIs, SerpApi supports use cases ranging from AI development and machine learning to SEO monitoring, cybersecurity intelligence, and e-commerce analysis, helping teams build reliable, data-driven products at scale.
Interested in sponsoring PyConZA 2026?
Sponsor packages support the conference and the wider Python community in South Africa. We'll send the prospectus and answer any questions.
