PyCon AU
@pyconau.bsky.social
Australia's conference for the Python programming community. Join us in Brisbane, 26-30 August 2026!
https://pycon.org.au/
https://pycon.org.au/
Specialist Track spotlight: Platform Engineering 🏗️
DevOps, SRE, infrastructure, developer experience, and platform war stories.
Share what you’ve learned → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
DevOps, SRE, infrastructure, developer experience, and platform war stories.
Share what you’ve learned → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Specialist Track spotlight: Platform Engineering 🏗️
DevOps, SRE, infrastructure, developer experience, and platform war stories.
Share what you’ve learned → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
DevOps, SRE, infrastructure, developer experience, and platform war stories.
Share what you’ve learned → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Specialist Track spotlight: Cybersecurity 🔐
From emerging threats and defensive engineering to incident response, red/blue teaming, and GRC. This track is for developers, ops, security practitioners, and leaders alike.
Talks don’t need a specific Python angle.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
From emerging threats and defensive engineering to incident response, red/blue teaming, and GRC. This track is for developers, ops, security practitioners, and leaders alike.
Talks don’t need a specific Python angle.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Specialist Track spotlight: Cybersecurity 🔐
From emerging threats and defensive engineering to incident response, red/blue teaming, and GRC. This track is for developers, ops, security practitioners, and leaders alike.
Talks don’t need a specific Python angle.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
From emerging threats and defensive engineering to incident response, red/blue teaming, and GRC. This track is for developers, ops, security practitioners, and leaders alike.
Talks don’t need a specific Python angle.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
Specialist Track spotlight: Education 🎓
Teaching Python in schools, clubs, tertiary, or informally? Tried something that worked, or didn’t?
We’d love to hear about it → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Teaching Python in schools, clubs, tertiary, or informally? Tried something that worked, or didn’t?
We’d love to hear about it → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Specialist Track spotlight: Education 🎓
Teaching Python in schools, clubs, tertiary, or informally? Tried something that worked, or didn’t?
We’d love to hear about it → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Teaching Python in schools, clubs, tertiary, or informally? Tried something that worked, or didn’t?
We’d love to hear about it → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Specialist Track spotlight: Data & AI 🤖
Data analysis, engineering, machine learning, AI engineering, ethics, evaluation, and societal impact across industry and research.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Data analysis, engineering, machine learning, AI engineering, ethics, evaluation, and societal impact across industry and research.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
February 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Specialist Track spotlight: Data & AI 🤖
Data analysis, engineering, machine learning, AI engineering, ethics, evaluation, and societal impact across industry and research.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Data analysis, engineering, machine learning, AI engineering, ethics, evaluation, and societal impact across industry and research.
Learn more → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
We're sponsoring the community space at DDD Melbourne 2026 this Saturday 21 February!
At PyCon AU, we care deeply about building safe, inclusive, community-first spaces, so we've got a lot in common.
Join us on Saturday to discuss your talk ideas or just hang out!
At PyCon AU, we care deeply about building safe, inclusive, community-first spaces, so we've got a lot in common.
Join us on Saturday to discuss your talk ideas or just hang out!
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We're sponsoring the community space at DDD Melbourne 2026 this Saturday 21 February!
At PyCon AU, we care deeply about building safe, inclusive, community-first spaces, so we've got a lot in common.
Join us on Saturday to discuss your talk ideas or just hang out!
At PyCon AU, we care deeply about building safe, inclusive, community-first spaces, so we've got a lot in common.
Join us on Saturday to discuss your talk ideas or just hang out!
CFP workshops are free and obligation-free: you don’t have to commit to submitting.
They’re hands-on and help you brainstorm, structure, and write stronger proposals.
Find a workshop → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
They’re hands-on and help you brainstorm, structure, and write stronger proposals.
Find a workshop → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
CFP workshops are free and obligation-free: you don’t have to commit to submitting.
They’re hands-on and help you brainstorm, structure, and write stronger proposals.
Find a workshop → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
They’re hands-on and help you brainstorm, structure, and write stronger proposals.
Find a workshop → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp
#pyconau #cfp
Quick CFP tip: proposals at PyCon AU are reviewed anonymously to reduce bias. Put identifying information in your Pretalx profile, not in the proposal text.
Details → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Details → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Quick CFP tip: proposals at PyCon AU are reviewed anonymously to reduce bias. Put identifying information in your Pretalx profile, not in the proposal text.
Details → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Details → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Ticket heads-up 👀
Blind Bird (2nd release) is close to selling out: just a handful left at the current price.
If you already know you’re coming to Brisbane in August, now’s a good time to lock it in!
Tickets → 2026.pycon.org.au/tickets #pyconau
Blind Bird (2nd release) is close to selling out: just a handful left at the current price.
If you already know you’re coming to Brisbane in August, now’s a good time to lock it in!
Tickets → 2026.pycon.org.au/tickets #pyconau
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Ticket heads-up 👀
Blind Bird (2nd release) is close to selling out: just a handful left at the current price.
If you already know you’re coming to Brisbane in August, now’s a good time to lock it in!
Tickets → 2026.pycon.org.au/tickets #pyconau
Blind Bird (2nd release) is close to selling out: just a handful left at the current price.
If you already know you’re coming to Brisbane in August, now’s a good time to lock it in!
Tickets → 2026.pycon.org.au/tickets #pyconau
Shout out to everyone who submitted a talk or workshop idea in the first 72 hours of the CFP opening! We LOVE to see that enthusiasm! 🐍 🎉
Hot tip: You'll get an automated email once your proposal is successfully submitted. If you haven't received confirmation - check back to actually hit 'submit'!
Hot tip: You'll get an automated email once your proposal is successfully submitted. If you haven't received confirmation - check back to actually hit 'submit'!
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Shout out to everyone who submitted a talk or workshop idea in the first 72 hours of the CFP opening! We LOVE to see that enthusiasm! 🐍 🎉
Hot tip: You'll get an automated email once your proposal is successfully submitted. If you haven't received confirmation - check back to actually hit 'submit'!
Hot tip: You'll get an automated email once your proposal is successfully submitted. If you haven't received confirmation - check back to actually hit 'submit'!
Submitting to specialist tracks? Select one primary track first, then you can choose additional relevant tracks later in the Pretalx form.
Please only select tracks that genuinely fit your talks: selecting everything won’t help. 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cf
Please only select tracks that genuinely fit your talks: selecting everything won’t help. 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cf
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Submitting to specialist tracks? Select one primary track first, then you can choose additional relevant tracks later in the Pretalx form.
Please only select tracks that genuinely fit your talks: selecting everything won’t help. 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cf
Please only select tracks that genuinely fit your talks: selecting everything won’t help. 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cf
The PyCon AU CFP is open and we welcome proposals from everybody. That includes first-time speakers, people new to Python, folks who’ve built (or broken!) interesting things, and people bringing expertise from outside tech.
Submit by 29 March (AOE) → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Submit by 29 March (AOE) → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
The PyCon AU CFP is open and we welcome proposals from everybody. That includes first-time speakers, people new to Python, folks who’ve built (or broken!) interesting things, and people bringing expertise from outside tech.
Submit by 29 March (AOE) → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
Submit by 29 March (AOE) → 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp
The #pyconau 2026 CFP is now open!
We've refreshed our site with all new guidance for 2026, so visit 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp to get all the details.
Attend CFP workshops around the country in February and March to help polish up that idea you've been sitting on!
Submissions close 29 March 2026, AOE
We've refreshed our site with all new guidance for 2026, so visit 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp to get all the details.
Attend CFP workshops around the country in February and March to help polish up that idea you've been sitting on!
Submissions close 29 March 2026, AOE
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The #pyconau 2026 CFP is now open!
We've refreshed our site with all new guidance for 2026, so visit 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp to get all the details.
Attend CFP workshops around the country in February and March to help polish up that idea you've been sitting on!
Submissions close 29 March 2026, AOE
We've refreshed our site with all new guidance for 2026, so visit 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp to get all the details.
Attend CFP workshops around the country in February and March to help polish up that idea you've been sitting on!
Submissions close 29 March 2026, AOE
The core team for #pyconau came together recently for a weekend working bee!
In addition to getting to know one another over lunch 🍣 , we pulled together some exciting plans for our CFP (opening really soon!)
So from us to you, kanpai friends!
In addition to getting to know one another over lunch 🍣 , we pulled together some exciting plans for our CFP (opening really soon!)
So from us to you, kanpai friends!
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The core team for #pyconau came together recently for a weekend working bee!
In addition to getting to know one another over lunch 🍣 , we pulled together some exciting plans for our CFP (opening really soon!)
So from us to you, kanpai friends!
In addition to getting to know one another over lunch 🍣 , we pulled together some exciting plans for our CFP (opening really soon!)
So from us to you, kanpai friends!
Are you at @everythingopen.au this week? Say hi to @gdayitsjack.bsky.social and @pengu.nz and grab a #pyconau sticker!
Our call for specialist tracks closes soon too! Don’t miss out!
Details (and blind bird tickets!) at 2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t... and catch Jack and Chelsea before Friday!
Our call for specialist tracks closes soon too! Don’t miss out!
Details (and blind bird tickets!) at 2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t... and catch Jack and Chelsea before Friday!
January 21, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Are you at @everythingopen.au this week? Say hi to @gdayitsjack.bsky.social and @pengu.nz and grab a #pyconau sticker!
Our call for specialist tracks closes soon too! Don’t miss out!
Details (and blind bird tickets!) at 2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t... and catch Jack and Chelsea before Friday!
Our call for specialist tracks closes soon too! Don’t miss out!
Details (and blind bird tickets!) at 2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t... and catch Jack and Chelsea before Friday!
Join us later today to discuss your Specialist Track ideas! They don't have to be super polished - just the wisp of a curious concept is just perfect!
Make sure its in your calendar!
3pm AWST
4:30pm ACST
5pm AEST
5:30pm ACDT
6pm AEDT
(Talks about timezones can be submitted in a few weeks time 😆 )
Make sure its in your calendar!
3pm AWST
4:30pm ACST
5pm AEST
5:30pm ACDT
6pm AEDT
(Talks about timezones can be submitted in a few weeks time 😆 )
Got a Specialist Track idea for PyCon AU 2026, or half of one?
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Join us later today to discuss your Specialist Track ideas! They don't have to be super polished - just the wisp of a curious concept is just perfect!
Make sure its in your calendar!
3pm AWST
4:30pm ACST
5pm AEST
5:30pm ACDT
6pm AEDT
(Talks about timezones can be submitted in a few weeks time 😆 )
Make sure its in your calendar!
3pm AWST
4:30pm ACST
5pm AEST
5:30pm ACDT
6pm AEDT
(Talks about timezones can be submitted in a few weeks time 😆 )
Got a Specialist Track idea for PyCon AU 2026, or half of one?
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
January 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Got a Specialist Track idea for PyCon AU 2026, or half of one?
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
We’re hosting our next Specialist Tracks office hours on Thursday 15 January at 6:00pm AEDT
This is a relaxed, open discussion session with the PyCon AU organising team. Find out more: 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/call-f...
PyCon AU 2026 is heading to Brisbane ☀️
Early bird tickets are available until the end of December: plenty of time to plan a great midwinter getaway week with the Python community.
Check out our destination guides 2026.pycon.org.au/attend/
Early bird tickets are available until the end of December: plenty of time to plan a great midwinter getaway week with the Python community.
Check out our destination guides 2026.pycon.org.au/attend/
December 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM
PyCon AU 2026 is heading to Brisbane ☀️
Early bird tickets are available until the end of December: plenty of time to plan a great midwinter getaway week with the Python community.
Check out our destination guides 2026.pycon.org.au/attend/
Early bird tickets are available until the end of December: plenty of time to plan a great midwinter getaway week with the Python community.
Check out our destination guides 2026.pycon.org.au/attend/
Planning ahead for 2026?
Early bird tickets for PyCon AU 2026 are available until the end of December.
Brisbane. Python. Be there.
2026.pycon.org.au/tickets/
Early bird tickets for PyCon AU 2026 are available until the end of December.
Brisbane. Python. Be there.
2026.pycon.org.au/tickets/
December 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Planning ahead for 2026?
Early bird tickets for PyCon AU 2026 are available until the end of December.
Brisbane. Python. Be there.
2026.pycon.org.au/tickets/
Early bird tickets for PyCon AU 2026 are available until the end of December.
Brisbane. Python. Be there.
2026.pycon.org.au/tickets/
Early bird tickets extended until 31 December 2025.
If PyCon AU is on your 2026 wishlist, now is the best time to lock it in.
Give yourself the gift of an early bird ticket!
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/early-...
If PyCon AU is on your 2026 wishlist, now is the best time to lock it in.
Give yourself the gift of an early bird ticket!
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/early-...
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Early bird tickets extended until 31 December 2025.
If PyCon AU is on your 2026 wishlist, now is the best time to lock it in.
Give yourself the gift of an early bird ticket!
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/early-...
If PyCon AU is on your 2026 wishlist, now is the best time to lock it in.
Give yourself the gift of an early bird ticket!
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/early-...
Join us at 6pm AEDT Tuesday 16 December 2025 for the first of our specialist track organiser office hours!
Learn more about organising a specialist track:
2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t...
Office hours is a friendly, informal catch up where you can ask your burning #PyConAU questions!
Learn more about organising a specialist track:
2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t...
Office hours is a friendly, informal catch up where you can ask your burning #PyConAU questions!
December 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Join us at 6pm AEDT Tuesday 16 December 2025 for the first of our specialist track organiser office hours!
Learn more about organising a specialist track:
2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t...
Office hours is a friendly, informal catch up where you can ask your burning #PyConAU questions!
Learn more about organising a specialist track:
2026.pycon.org.au/specialist-t...
Office hours is a friendly, informal catch up where you can ask your burning #PyConAU questions!
We're excited to share the PyCon AU 2026 conference roadmap!
Yes, you could say this is just an announcement of upcoming announcements. In reality, we're just so excited about #pyconau that we wanted to share what we're cooking up for the year ahead.
📆 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/2026-c...
Yes, you could say this is just an announcement of upcoming announcements. In reality, we're just so excited about #pyconau that we wanted to share what we're cooking up for the year ahead.
📆 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/2026-c...
PyCon AU 2026 conference roadmap
Sofitel Brisbane Central, 26-30 August 2026
2026.pycon.org.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We're excited to share the PyCon AU 2026 conference roadmap!
Yes, you could say this is just an announcement of upcoming announcements. In reality, we're just so excited about #pyconau that we wanted to share what we're cooking up for the year ahead.
📆 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/2026-c...
Yes, you could say this is just an announcement of upcoming announcements. In reality, we're just so excited about #pyconau that we wanted to share what we're cooking up for the year ahead.
📆 2026.pycon.org.au/posts/2026-c...
Reposted by PyCon AU
I wrote a post going behind the scenes on selecting our city, venue and dates for @pyconau.bsky.social 2026.
It's the first in what I hope will be a series of more informal, long form essays sharing how we think about certain problems, tasks and challenges.
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/behind... #pyconau
It's the first in what I hope will be a series of more informal, long form essays sharing how we think about certain problems, tasks and challenges.
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/behind... #pyconau
Behind the scenes: selecting Brisbane!
2026.pycon.org.au
October 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I wrote a post going behind the scenes on selecting our city, venue and dates for @pyconau.bsky.social 2026.
It's the first in what I hope will be a series of more informal, long form essays sharing how we think about certain problems, tasks and challenges.
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/behind... #pyconau
It's the first in what I hope will be a series of more informal, long form essays sharing how we think about certain problems, tasks and challenges.
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/behind... #pyconau
💚 We’d love to learn from you!
Take a quick survey to tell us what stopped you from attending — and how we can make it easier for you to join next time.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Your feedback helps us make PyCon AU more welcoming and accessible for everyone 💚
#PyConAU
Take a quick survey to tell us what stopped you from attending — and how we can make it easier for you to join next time.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Your feedback helps us make PyCon AU more welcoming and accessible for everyone 💚
#PyConAU
PyCon AU 2025 Post-Event Feedback Survey
Hi folks! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about PyCon AU!
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October 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
💚 We’d love to learn from you!
Take a quick survey to tell us what stopped you from attending — and how we can make it easier for you to join next time.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Your feedback helps us make PyCon AU more welcoming and accessible for everyone 💚
#PyConAU
Take a quick survey to tell us what stopped you from attending — and how we can make it easier for you to join next time.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Your feedback helps us make PyCon AU more welcoming and accessible for everyone 💚
#PyConAU
💚 A huge THANK YOU to our SPONSORS! 💚
PyCon AU 2025 would not have been possible without the generous and committed support of our sponsors. Your contributions help us bring the community together, and create a space where people can connect, learn, and grow🐍
✨Thank you again to all our sponsors!
PyCon AU 2025 would not have been possible without the generous and committed support of our sponsors. Your contributions help us bring the community together, and create a space where people can connect, learn, and grow🐍
✨Thank you again to all our sponsors!
September 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
💚 A huge THANK YOU to our SPONSORS! 💚
PyCon AU 2025 would not have been possible without the generous and committed support of our sponsors. Your contributions help us bring the community together, and create a space where people can connect, learn, and grow🐍
✨Thank you again to all our sponsors!
PyCon AU 2025 would not have been possible without the generous and committed support of our sponsors. Your contributions help us bring the community together, and create a space where people can connect, learn, and grow🐍
✨Thank you again to all our sponsors!
✨ We hope you had the BEST time at PyCon AU 2025. And guess what? This year we are truly ON 🔥 F I R E 🔥 — because all the talk videos are now live on our YouTube channel!🙌
Relive your favourite sessions, and keep the PyCon AU vibes going strong.
👉 www.youtube.com/@PyConAU/vid...
#PyConAU #Python
Relive your favourite sessions, and keep the PyCon AU vibes going strong.
👉 www.youtube.com/@PyConAU/vid...
#PyConAU #Python
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September 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
✨ We hope you had the BEST time at PyCon AU 2025. And guess what? This year we are truly ON 🔥 F I R E 🔥 — because all the talk videos are now live on our YouTube channel!🙌
Relive your favourite sessions, and keep the PyCon AU vibes going strong.
👉 www.youtube.com/@PyConAU/vid...
#PyConAU #Python
Relive your favourite sessions, and keep the PyCon AU vibes going strong.
👉 www.youtube.com/@PyConAU/vid...
#PyConAU #Python