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Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

👋 Gracie here again! Just a quick heads-up — T-shirt Sales close at 10 PM NZST today 😲 👕 I

👉 Check out the design here: kiwipycon.nz/attend/t-shirt

If you want that iconic Kiwi PyCon 2025 tee to rock at the conference (or just around town), now’s the moment to grab it.

November 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

👉 Kiwi PyCon 2025 in 11 Days! You’ve got till the end of Wednesday at the very latest to get your order in for a conference t-shirt. 👉 Check out / order the design https://kiwipycon.nz/attend/t-shirt

https://python.nz/2025/11/09/%f0%9f%91%89-kiwi-pycon-2025-in-11-days/

November 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon ❤️ Kawaiicon. Several of our folk are excited to be heading to @kawaiicon.bsky.social. Be sure to say hi if you see us floating around. #kawaiicon

Nothing to see here...👩‍💻😈
kiwipycon.nz/kawaiicon

Kawaiicon — Kiwi PyCon

Kawaiicon

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November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

🐍 Do you want to run a Python Conference in 2026?

https://python.nz/2025/10/15/kiwi-pycon-2025-in-37-days/

October 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

🐍 Want to help run Kiwi PyCon 2025 — or maybe lead in 2026?

Join the volunteer crew this November 21–23 in Wellington!

It’s a great way to give back, meet amazing people, and see how all the moving parts come together 💛

Sign up → kiwipycon.nz/attend/become-a-volunteer

October 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 — Schedule’s Out & It’s Epic! 🐍
45 days till we gather in Wellington!
🎤 2 keynotes
🗣️ 22 talks across 2 tracks
⚡ Lightning Talks & Bottlenecks
🧰 Hands-on training Friday

See the full lineup 👉 kiwipycon.nz/schedule
Volunteer 👉 kiwipycon.nz/attend/become-a-volunteer

October 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Aotearoa moves to daylight saving time tonight, so here's your reminder to

⏩ 🕑 Set your clocks forward
🪫 🧑‍🚒 Check the batteries in your smoke detectors
🎟️ 👕 Get your Kiwi PyCon Tickets, Workshops and T-shirts

👉 shop.kiwipycon.nz

September 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 keynote reveal! 🎉

We’re stoked to welcome Benno Rice — long-time Pythonista, open source contributor, and all-around thoughtful human.

👉 kiwipycon.nz/keynote-benn...

September 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 is coming together! 🙌

Tickets ✔️ Schedule ✔️ Now we’re after volunteers.

Bring your energy, meet great people, and help make the magic happen.

👉 python.nz/2025/09/10/v...

Become a Volunteer at Kiwi PyCon 2025: Join the Fun!

Join us as a volunteer for Kiwi PyCon 2025! Help create an amazing conference experience while enjoying the buzz of the event!

python.nz

September 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Keynote: Joelle Maslak, Netflix

The daffodils are out, the days will soon be getting longer, and we’re buzzing with excitement because we’re thrilled to announce Joelle Maslak as our first keynote speaker for Kiwi PyCon 2025 🎉

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Keynote: Joelle Maslak, Netflix

The daffodils are out, the days will soon be getting longer, and we’re buzzing with excitement because we’re thrilled to announce Joelle Maslak as our first keynote speaker for Kiwi PyCon 2025 🎉

python.nz

September 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

🚨 CFP Absolute Last Reminder! The call for proposals closes at midnight AoE on the 21st - that means you still have time to get your submission in if you haven't already!

👉 talks.kiwipycon.nz/kiwi-pycon-x...

#CFP #TechConf #CallForProposals #Speaking #TechCommunity

Kiwi PyCon 2025

Schedule, talks and talk submissions for Kiwi PyCon 2025

talks.kiwipycon.nz

August 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

🚨 CFP closing in <12 hrs (anywhere on earth)! 🚨
Kiwi PyCon 2025 wants your talk.
Don’t wait fam — make your move now 💛

👉 talks.kiwipycon.nz/kiwi-pycon-x...

#Python #KiwiPyCon #CFP

August 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

🚨 LAST CALL! The Kiwi PyCon 2025 Call for Presenters closes soon (Aug 21, AoE)! Act now 🤠 🐍

👉 Submit your talk: talks.kiwipycon.nz/kiwi-pycon-x...

#KiwiPyCon #Python #CFP #NewZealand

August 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

📢 Last call for Kiwi PyCon 2025 Early Bird tickets! Seriously, if you've been thinking about it, now's the moment to snag those savings. 💰Such a good time for learning & connecting with genuinely good humans in the Python space. Come hang out with us! Sale ends at midnight! 👇 shop.kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025

Nov. 21st – 23rd, 2025

shop.kiwipycon.nz

August 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Happy August, everyone! 🎉
⏳Less than a week to get your Kiwi PyCon 2025 talk proposal in — CFP closes 21 Aug (AoE)! 🎤Submit your talk: kiwipycon.nz/present/subm...

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August 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

August – ⏰ Deadlines Around the Corner – Kiwi PyCon 2025

Get in before August 17th to secure your place at exclusive Early Bird rates

August – ⏰ Deadlines Around the Corner – Kiwi PyCon 2025

Get in before August 17th to secure your place at exclusive Early Bird rates

python.nz

August 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Huge thanks to our amazing #KiwiPyCon community! 🎉

Our 1st Contributor Ticket for Kiwi PyCon 2025 has been sold! It directly funds our Financial Aid program, helping us "pay it forward" to the next gen of Py users.

🗓️ Financial Aid applications close August 21st! Apply now! tinyurl.com/fph2985r

July 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kia ora Kiwi Py Fam! 💛

We’ve just sold our *first* workshop-only ticket for Kiwi PyCon 🎉

You can attend Friday workshops *without* a full conf ticket—spaces are limited, so get in quick!

👉 kiwipycon.nz/programme/fr...

#KiwiPyCon #Python #NZTech

Friday: Workshops — Kiwi PyCon

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July 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Early Bird Ticket Sales Now Open

Get in before August 17th to secure your place at exclusive Early Bird rates

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Early Bird Ticket Sales Now Open

Get in before August 17th to secure your place at exclusive Early Bird rates

python.nz

July 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Reposted by Kiwi PyCon

Saul

@nomadghostwriter.com

Check out @mattcen.com’s roundup of @python.org events around the world in 2025 and 2026, featuring @pyconau.bsky.social, @pycon.us, @kiwipycon.nz, @pythonitalia.bsky.social, @northbaypython.org, @europython.eu, @pythonbrasil.bsky.social, and more! remotequeer.co/pycon-2025/ #Python #PyCon

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June 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Kiwi PyCon

@kiwipycon.nz

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Call for Proposals now open!
python.nz/2025/05/27/k...

Kiwi PyCon 2025 Call for Proposals now open!

Kiwi PyCon 2025 is the fourteenth New Zealand Python programming language and community conference. It will be held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, from the 21st to the 23rd of November. Today we a...

python.nz

May 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM

Reposted by Kiwi PyCon

Kathy Reid (she/her)

@kathyreid.au

Really enjoyed this talk from @kiwipycon.nz from Kelsey Vavasour around the parallels between programming and textiles. Loved examining a #knitting pattern as an #algorithm, and how knitting stitches can be seen as modules.

A brilliant way into #programming.

youtu.be/0py74O38Ta8?...