PyCon DE & PyData is more than just a conference — it’s a full week of talks, activities, and opportunities to connect.
To help you navigate everything that’s happening, here’s an overview of key activities during the conference:
| Activity | When | What to expect | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧠 Talks, Panels & Tutorials | Tue–Thu | The core of the conference — a carefully curated program prepared over the past months | https://pretalx.com/pyconde-pydata-2026/schedule/ |
| 🤝 Sponsors Hall | Tue–Thu | Meet sponsors, discuss technical topics, and explore booths, games, and activities | https://2026.pycon.de/sponsors/ |
| 🛠 Sprints | Monday | Contribute to open source projects together with other participants | https://2026.pycon.de/sprints/ |
| 🎓 Masterclasses | Friday | Deep-dive sessions with experts (still can buy a ticket) | https://2026.pycon.de/masterclasses/ |
| 💻 Django Girls Workshop | Monday | One-day workshop for women starting their journey in programming | https://djangogirls.org/en/darmstadt/ |
| ⚡ Lightning Talks | Tue & Wed | 5-minute talks, selected live — anyone can end up on stage | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/lightning-talks/ |
| 🚀 Startup Lounge | Wednesday | Open discussions around startups, ideas, and building in tech | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/start-up-lounge/ |
| 🤝 Speed Mentoring | Wednesday | Short 1:1 mentoring sessions between senior and junior developers | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/speed-mentoring/ |
| 🎉 Social Event | Wednesday | Evening networking event with board games and informal conversations | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/social-event/ |
| 🧠 Feminist AI LAN Party | Mon–Wed | Community space to explore and discuss Feminist AI | https://feministai.party/events/2026-04-13 |
| 🧘 Yoga Sessions | Tue–Thu | Guided yoga sessions to relax and recharge | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/yoga/ |
| 💜 PyLadies & Women in AI | Tue–Thu | Community space and activities including bingo, panel, and guided tour | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/pyladies/ |
| 🕵️ Schnitzeljagd | Tue–Thu | Conference-wide scavenger hunt with activities and rewards | https://2026.pycon.de/blog/schnitzeljagt/ |
| 📸 Photo Booth | Tue–Thu | Capture moments with new connections, located on Level 0 | |
| 🧩 Community Lounge | Tue–Thu | Community space on Level 1 for discussions, workshops, and community activities |
Whether you're here for learning, networking, contributing, or simply exploring — there’s something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing how you make the most of PyCon DE & PyData 2026 🐍💻