Overview

In a world where new AI tools, frameworks, and tech trends dominate headlines, many learners and professionals are left wondering: Is Python still worth learning? Will I be left behind if I don’t jump on the latest hype? This talk explores how Python continues to play a foundational role in the modern tech ecosystem. Drawing on experiences from the CHPC’s (Centre for High Performance Computing) training programs across South Africa and SADC countries, we unpack the concerns and questions of students, educators, and professionals navigating their way through a shifting tech landscape. This talks aims to offer reflections and practical advice that can hopefully help attendees face the noise of rapidly changing technologies.

Talk Topics:

• Surviving the Hype


• What We Hear from the Ground


• What to Focus On In Tech Careers


• Education as Career Framing, Not Just Skills Transfer


• Advice to Students and Professionals

Target Audience:

This talk is ideal for students, postgraduates, educators, and professionals who are navigating tech career choices amidst rapid change and hype. Let us have a conversation on how do we make our Python skills meaningful and sustainable.