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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hello, if you happen to be in Berlin on Aug 26 and want to hang out with me. Please let me know as I’d love to say hi! Otherwise if you’re interested in a random trip to see old GDR stuff In a small German town, that was my vacation plan aside from some video work to organize!

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Good morning Toronto! We got a great line-up tonight for the Python Toronto meet-up! We even got a talk from an out of town guest! Hope to see you there! I'll be in the PyCon US 2026 t-shirt. www.meetup.com/python-toron... #python #toronto #meetup

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

And starting in like 9 minutes! Come hang out on the conference chat discord server with me!

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

G'day! I'll be hosting a shorter www.conferencechats.org call today at 13:00 ET/17:00 UTC. Come hang out, talk to some fellow community organizers, get advice for your next event and/or share your tips.

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · 04/06/2026

The PSF's Strategic Plan full draft is available and we want your feedback. After sharing high-level goals in May, we're opening a 3-week community feedback window. Read the full draft and tell us: Are these the right goals? Is anything missing? #Python #PyPI pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/06/psf-...

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Went into the office today and ended up leaving 2 hours later than anticipated due to giving an impromptu newsroom tour then chatting with folks I haven’t seen in a while. There’s some good habits from conf life and there’s not so good habits….

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Mario Munoz @pythonbynight.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 01/06/2026

Here's a link to submit a proposal to @pybeach pretalx.com/pybeach2026 Good thing I got that for you since there's only a little over 6 days left to get yours in. #PyBeach #CfP #LosAngeles #Python

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Schedule, talks and talk submissions for PyBeach 2026

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pyOpenSci @pyopensci.org · 28/05/2026

📣 Join the pyOpenSci editorial team & support software peer review! We're looking for folks with expertise in: 🧬 bioinformatics ⚛️ physics/simulation 📊 sports analytics 🧪 computational chemistry 📈 time-series analysis 🔭 astronomy 🌍 earth science Flexible time commitment, full onboarding. 🐍

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It’s been a wild 2 weeks though finally getting to sleep in my own bed tonight! Let’s hope the cats didn’t overtake it.

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One of our attendees has misplaced their #PyConUS branded bag. Could you please take a quick moment to check the contents of your bag to make sure they belong to you? We'd love to reunite the missing bag with its owner. Thank you!

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Charging my headphone and my phone so i can experience Pablo Galindo's keynote at #pyconus on Sat May 16 @ 9 a.m. with all the fun audio translation!

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PyCon US @pycon.us · 16/05/2026

🚨🚨 We're still looking for #PyConUS volunteers tomorrow! We need session chairs, runners, info desk, and registration. Help us beat Friday's record for volunteer hours and sign up today via the volunteering page: us.pycon.org/2026/volunte...

Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

And, we also would love help with info booth and registration shifts, though the priority is we have volunteers to support the presenters and keeping the schedule to time. to help with reg and info booth - us.pycon.org/2026/volunte... thank you 💜

Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

To help volunteer with session chair/running, please login to your pycon us dashboard and navigate here: us.pycon.org/2026/schedul... which will show you the open volunteer opportunities for talks.

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

hey folks, we're super short on volunteers tomorrow (May 15) at #PyConUS. We're seeing 50% empty shifts for green room volunteers, session runners and chairs. If you have a talk session to wish to see tomorrow, why not double up and help out by being a session chair for that time?

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Want help navigating #PyConUS? Check out Newcomers orientation for some tips! 4:30pm at the Pacific Ballroom. All are welcome! Bonus: you'll get access to the super awesome 2nd entrance to the reception! us.pycon.org/2026/events/...

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Good morning #PyConUS! FYI: #pyladies auction donations are due today and you'll need to fill out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... And don't forget to come to the auctionon Sat night! Dinner will be served and tickets here: us.pycon.org/2026/events/...

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PyLadies Auction at PyCon US 2026: Item Donation Form

We welcome donations of auction items and thank you for your generosity and creativity! Please note that we cannot accept donations of guns, alcohol, cars, real estate, or houses. We may decline…

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The first 3 folks to win the webassembly summit treasure hunt! (If you need to find the room please go down hall C to Bogart and co, make a right towards the LBC neon sign and then find the sign to turn left towards Seaside Room and go down the set of stairs)

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Info Desk #PyConUS It's not too late to sign up for tutorials. Go to your dashboard, add items, and select tutorials. 🚀

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Info Desk #PyConUS Water refill stations (and bathrooms) near the main entrance lobby by the ATM signs.

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Info desk at #PyConUS Someone asked about parking. 15$ /day and you can leave it over night. CSC event staff confirmed.

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Happen to be at #PyConUS on Thurs May 14 and want to help? We're looking for: Green Room Volunteers (start time 8:45 am or 1:15pm) Registration desk help (esp. around noon and after 3pm) Please login to your PyCon US dashboard and sign up us.pycon.org/2026/volunte...

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of #PyConUS 2026! Tutorials start today! :blobcatcheer: If you're looking for the registration desk, please enter the LBCC via the entrance on Pine Ave. Also, if you need elevators to the entrance on Pine Ave, please look for the blue columns on street level.

Map of entrance of long beach convention centre with red arrow indicating entrance to lobby.

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Giuseppe Sollazzo @puntofisso.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Every dot is a #Eurovision song, here tagged by topic. Love dominates, but... Find out more in my #scrollytelling article at puntofisso.net/eurovision. #ddj #ESC #esc2026

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Session chairs get to the best seat, so if there's a talk you don't want to miss, volunteer! And if you want to meet the speaker of the talk you don't want to miss, session runner means you have the most important job of all, making sure they get there!

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Mike Fiedler @miketheman.com · 06/05/2026

Have you been on the fence about coming to #PyConUS in Long Beach? Well, get off that fence and come on out! I'll be speaking at the new #security track, dissecting #PyPI phishing campaigns, speaking at maintainer and packaging summits, and looking forward to hanging out with you all

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Cheuk Ting Ho @cheuk.dev · 07/05/2026

Are you going to #PyConUS? Make sure you come and check out the #PyCharm booth at the expo hall. We will have a lot of exciting activities this year. I will be waiting for you there! #Python #AI #DataScience #conference

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Yippee, excited for this and it's in my hometown!

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PyCon US @pycon.us · 04/05/2026

We're excited to highlight our incredible line up of Community Booth participants at #PyConUS 2026 🤩🐍 Joining us this year? Make sure to stop by each booth to connect with the inspiring folks behind these organizations! Check the thread for the complete list ⬇️

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Getting hyped for #PyConUS 🎉 Officially one week out! I recently did a QnA about my journey into tech, and some tips to have a good conference experience. Check it out 😁 pycon.blogspot.com/2026/04/aski... Can't wait to see you all there!

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Asking the Key Questions: Q&A with the PyCon US 2026 keynote speakers: Rachell Calhoun and Tim Schilling

Welcome to our annual blog series where we're asking each of our PyConUS 2026 keynote speakers about their journey into tech, how excited th...

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Mario Munoz @pythonbynight.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

Remember when I posted about PyCon US and Art in the same toot? Well, some friends and I are pretty excited about it. And guess what, we're looking for folks to join us on Friday, May 15 to create art, showcase art, and even discuss what art even means in this age of "AI" […]

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Python Toronto is squeezing in one more meet-up before PyCon US! Come hang out, listen to some cool new features in Python 3.14. Tomorrow Thursday April 30, doors open at 5:30pm, talks start at 6pm! Thanks to Georgian for hosting! www.meetup.com/python-toron...

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Python Toronto April Meetup: April 30th at Georgian HQ, Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup

Python Toronto is back! Join us for our March meetup at the Georgian HQ office at **2 St Clair Avenue W, unit 1400 (14th floor)** on **Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 5:30pm!

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Jannis Leidel @jezdez.dev · 28/04/2026

Quick reminder: Packaging Summit at PyCon US 2026 registration closes this Thursday, April 30 AoE (Anywhere on Earth). Friday, May 15, 1:45–5:45 PM in Long Beach. Pradyun, CAM and I are co-chairing again. All details (including signup links): us.pycon.org/2026/events/pack... #PyConUS

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · 29/04/2026

Counting down the hours till the PyCon US hotels deadline (and to being done with these reminders😅) Booking in the conference block makes a big impact on the event and the PSF<3

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Denny Perez @dennyperez18.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🚨 Making history at #PyConUS 2026! 🚨 For the first time ever, we’ll have a Keynote in Spanish 🎉🐍 Featuring @pablogsal.com, CPython core dev & Steering Council member. 📝 More details: pycon.blogspot.com/2026/04/haci... 🎟️ Register: us.pycon.org/2026/attend/ #PyConCharlas #Python

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Pyladies Toronto announced their in-person meet-up for April 22nd! It's been ages since we've been able to get together! Looking forward to connecting in-person! Event details: www.meetup.com/pyladies-tor... For anyone interested in speaking, please fill out this form: forms.gle/WUuJEDN6G3vR...

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PyLadies Toronto April Event In-Person!, Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Thank you Okta for sponsoring this meet-up. We're happy to say that PyLadies Toronto is back for 2026! And we're happy to announce we're able to meet in-person! Come join

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder that if you want sweet #PyConUS, #PyConCharlas and/or #pyladies t-shirts this year, you have to pre-order by April 14, 2026! To add a t-shirt to your ticket, login to your PyConUS dashboard and t-shirts are under "Add to your Registration".

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

One perk of being #PyConUS chair is that I get to pick the volunteer gifts. I was struggling with how to sincerely thank all the volunteers this time around so I've decided to go the hand-made route. Hopefully, all the volunteers will enjoy it! 🤞

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Friendly reminder that the Python Toronto meetup is happening tomorrow (Thurs Mar 26)! There’s a wait list but if you want to do a last minute talk, you can skip the queue! More details including the speaker sign up form in the meetup link: meetu.ps/e/PSVzy/1cZD...

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Python Toronto March Meetup: March 26 at the Nokia Office, Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup

Python Toronto is back! Join us for our March meetup at the Nokia office at **100 Queens Quay E, Floor 14** on **Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm!** If you are intereste

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I'm super excited to keynote #PyConUS alongside my friend and cofounder, @codenametim.bsky.social , to talk all things @djangonaut.space 🚀 Find us there to talk about making contributing to open-source more sustainable and more diverse. It's going to be a great time, hope to see you all there!

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Christopher Neugebauer @fedi.chrisjrn.fyi · 17/03/2026

As promised: I'm a staff-ish level software engineer, fairly deeply involved in the Python community (see @NorthBayPython which I organise, and @ThePSF where I'm a board Director). Things I like: understanding/taking apart/reassembling systems; open source; technology in service of humans […]

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PyCon US @pycon.us · 11/03/2026

📣 PyCon US Travel Grant applicants: notifications have been sent! Please check your inbox and respond by March 20th, 2026, to secure your grant- no reply means an automatic decline. Don't miss your chance to join us! #PyConUS

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North Bay Python @northbaypython.org · 11/03/2026

hello friends have you considered coming to our conference? It'll be good I promise. pretix.northbaypython.org/nbpy/nbpy-20... p.s. how do you make people pay attention on bsky? usually it's just enough to be mildly weird on mastodon but this place is just incomprehensible

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PyBeach @pybeach.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The Python Community Megabooth is just about ready at #scale23x. We're here with 🐍 @pycon.us and🏄 Socal Python at booth 235, come by and say hi!

The people standing behind a booth with lots of swag for PyCon US SoCal Python, and PyBeach.

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Asha kicks off the first 2026 #PythonToronto meetup with a very appropriate talk about using Python and SAM3 for detecting hockey players on the ice!

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Denny Perez @dennyperez18.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🚀 Discover Coding with #Python — for free! 🐍 This PyGirls project helps girls ages 12–19 explore Python in a safe, supportive, and online learning environment. 💻 Live sessions 🌍 Multiple languages 🎓 Certificate included All details here: 👇 www.pygirls.io

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Anyone else burning the midnight oil and working on their #PyConUS session proposals? 🙋‍♀️ You got just under 24 hours to submit your proposal for a talk, tutorial or poster! The call for proposals will close end of day Dec 19th. us.pycon.org/2026/speakin...

Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I really do appreciate that #PyConUS supports a variety of ways to showcase great Python community projects, including having a posters session. The format is so welcoming for learning new things and being able to talk to the presenters 1 on 1! If you're keen, you have until Dec 19th!

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Elaine Wong @elainew.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Had lots of fun doing this vid! Please check @sethabramson.bsky.social and @juanitagomezr.bsky.social talking about the new security talk track at #PyConUS 2026! And don't forget to pitch a security talk! us.pycon.org/2026/speakin... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDib...

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Learn more about the new Trailblazing Python Security talk track at PyCon US 2026

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