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PyOhio is an annual regional conference for the Python community aiming to bring people together from the Midwest US and beyond. Held since 2008, PyOhio is run by volunteer organizers and is always FREE to attend. Post w/ #PyOhio pyohio.org

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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 06/08/2026
Here are some PyOhio reflections from Jo Naftali: jonaftali.substack.com/p/py-ohio-cl... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Py Ohio - Cleveland 2026 recap <3
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 06/08/2026
Tim Schilling, speaker and Django community contributor, had a few words to share about his PyOhio experience: www.better-simple.com/django/2026/... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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PyOhio 2026 recap
A recap of my wonderful PyOhio 2026 experience. I absolutely loved the midwest vibes, the people and conference as a whole!
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 06/08/2026
And a write-up from another first-time attendee and speaker, Dan Shernicoff: brassnet.biz/blog/recappi... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Recapping PyOhio 2026
In which I recap my PyOhio 2026 experience
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 06/08/2026
Here's a recap from first-time attendee "A Ray of Data": arayofdata.blogspot.com/2026/07/pyoh... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 06/08/2026
Since #PyOhio 2026 wrapped up, the organizers have been spending time reflecting on the event, but several of our attendees have shared some reflections of their own, and we wanted to share some of those (in no particular order)! #Python #Conference
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PyOhio 2026 recap
A recap of my wonderful PyOhio 2026 experience. I absolutely loved the midwest vibes, the people and conference as a whole!
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 30/07/2026
Thank you again for all those who attended #PyOhio 2026. We'll miss you, but we look forward to seeing you next year! If you didn't attend this year, join us next year! We'll be working hard to make sure it's a great event. Follow us for updates to find out more! See you next year! 👋
A slide from the closing remarks at PyOhio 2026, announcing PyOhio 2027.
The slide reads:
PyOhio 2027
Cleveland State
July 24-25
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
And we won't forget Mike Pirnat, who wants to pretend he isn't on the Organizer team but totally is. 😉 Mike ran around helping everyone else throughout the event, volunteering, taking photos, and we appreciate you. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our Web And Tech Chair was Dave Forgac. Dave is a long-time PyOhio supporter and handled the website, T-shirt campaigns, registration systems, badge printing, and probably 50 other tasks in the background. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Volunteer Chair was Laura Hanna. Laura recruited volunteers, made sure the volunteer schedule at the event was filled, and explained the roles to all the new volunteers. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Communications Chair was JR Rickerson. JR handles our social media channels ( 👋 ), helps with Discord, and tries to make sure everyone knows what they need to have a great conference. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Program Co-Chair was Derek Arnold, who assisted Anurag in managing our speakers and programs schedule. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Program Chair was Anurag Saxena. Anurag and his team of volunteers managed our entire CFP process, scheduled speakers in rooms, and handled changes as they appeared. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Conference Co-Chair (and Sponsorship Chair!) was Alex Knill. In addition to running all over the conference checking on everyone, he gets the award for the longest flight to attend PyOhio! Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our 2026 Conference Chair and Glorious Leader was Kattni She kept us in line all this year and made sure everyone had what they needed. Thank you! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Last but certainly not least, we need to thank our Organizers for PyOhio 2026. These tireless folks have been working all year to ensure everyone who attended had a great experience. Thank you each for your hard work! #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
We can't forget to thank our speakers for #PyOhio 2026. Without our speakers, we wouldn't have much of a program. Thank you to our keynote speakers, and to each of you who took the time to apply to our CFP and give your talks! www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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Speakers - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
At the event, we're all pretty busy, so we'd never be able to keep up if it weren't for our on-site volunteers . These fine people went the extra mile to help our speakers, attendees, and videographer so that everything could run smoothly. Thank you! 🎉 #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
A slide from the the closing remarks at PyOhio 2026. The slide is titled "Onsite Volunteers" and contains a list of names:
Catherine Devlin
MacKenzie
Will Van Der Laar
Bianca Ploss
Mike Pirnat
Brian Costlow
Mike Snow
Al Sweigart
Carrie Minerich
Keith Murray
Scott Windsor
Jeff Epler
Dan Shernicoff
Tim Schilling
Dean Robinson
Amitabh Chakravorty
Obetunde Ibitoye
Alyssa Batula
Jon Banafato
JR Rickerson
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Our Community Partner for 2026 (as well as for the last several years) was the Black Python Devs organization. Thank you so much for your continued support! #PyOhio #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Additional thanks need to go out to our Fiscal Sponsor, the Python Software Foundation ( @python.org ) Thank you for supporting #PyOhio 2026! #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
We would also like to thank our Small Business Sponsor for #PyOhio 2026, Intellovations. Thank you for helping us make PyOhio 2026 a success! #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
Of course, as much as we might wish it, we couldn't do #PyOhio without funding. To that end, we'd like to thank our Bronze Sponsor, @sixfeetup.com Thank you for enabling our event, and thank you for sending several attendees as well! #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
We would be remiss if we didn't give a special shout out to our Videographer for #PyOhio 2026, @elainew.bsky.social. Elaine stepped up for us in a pinch - without Elaine's help, we would have no recordings of our talks this year. Sincerely, Elaine, Thank You! 🙏 #Python #Conference #ThankYou
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 29/07/2026
#PyOhio 2026 has ended, and we've all headed back home, or on to our next adventures. It's time to roll the credits for this year's event, and thank all those involved. Many people united to help us make this event possible, and it's important to recognize them. #Python #Conference #ThankYou
A Thank You slide from the PyOhio 2026 closing remarks presentation. The words Thank you! appear in purple on a white slide. The PyOhio 2026 logo appears in the center bottom of the slide in a strip of purple background.
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
It's bittersweet, but #PyOhio is done for another year. It's been a wonderful time to speak, learn, and meet all sorts of people. To all our attendees - thanks so much for coming, and please travel safely, wherever your adventures take you next! 🙏 #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
We're nearly at the end 😭 #PyOhio 2026 is finishing up with our Closing Keynote by Christopher Neugebauer at 3:30pm in Ballroom D. Come grab a seat! We'll have some brief closing remarks afterward.
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
Our final block of talks for #PyOhio 2026 before the closing keynote starts in 5 minutes, at 2:45 pm! Let's finish strong! 💪 D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #Python #Conference
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Testing the Parts You Don’t See: Pseudo-Tested Native Code in Python Libraries - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
2 o'clock 2 talks 2 good 2 miss D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Speeding Up Clinical Trial Analysis with Python - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
We've got our next block of #PyOhio talks coming up in just a few minutes at 1:15 pm! Here's your options: D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #Python #Conference
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Python on CubeSatSim: Real Spacecraft Telemetry with a Raspberry Pi - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
Our first block of talks for Sunday starts at 12:30 pm. Come check them out! D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Root Access: Using Python to Keep My Garden Alive - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 26/07/2026
Aaand we're back for Round 2 at #PyOhio 2026! Registration opens at 11:30 am, we have a Sunday Welcome at noon, and a full afternoon of talks starting at 12:30. www.pyohio.org/2026/program... We'll see you soon! 💜
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Schedule - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
That's a wrap folks! 🎬️ Our first day of #PyOhio 2026 is done. 👏 You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here! Our conference venue closes at 6pm. Hop on our Discord and check out the "lets-get-food" channel to see who you can find dinner with! pyohio.org/discord #Python #Conference
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Join the PyOhio Discord Server!
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Carol Willing is giving our Saturday afternoon keynote in Ballroom D (where our first keynote was!) at 3:45 pm. Come for the keynote, stay for the lightning talks! ⚡️ ⚡️ #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Our last set of talks before our closing keynote for Saturday afternoon starts at 3pm! Be there or be... some unflattering polygon. 🟪 D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Djangonaut Space: Mentoring Contributors, Empowering Leaders - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
We hope you had a nice break and had a nice meal, because #PyOhio is back at 2:15pm with our next block of talks! D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #Python #Conference
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Lights! 2: Electric Boogaloo - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
And that's lunch! Grab some new friends and head out to find a great spot. Remember, we have the "lets-get-food" channel on Discord as well! See you back at 2:15pm for more great talks! Not sure what to get? We've got a list for that: www.pyohio.org/2026/attend/... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Refreshments & Meals - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Here's our last set of talks before the lunch break! Take your pick, they're all lovely! D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Textual Healing: Building Real-World Terminal UIs with Python - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Four more great talks are starting shortly at 11 AM! Come grab a seat! D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... A: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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10 Dazzling, Joyful, Astounding, Nifty, Glorious, Outstanding Features in Django - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
We're starting strong with 4 great talks this morning! Head the ballrooms by 10:15 AM! Ballroom D: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... Ballroom C: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... Ballroom B: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... Ballroom A: www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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What If Voyager Launched in 2026 — and Ran Python? - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Timeslots for Open Spaces at #PyOhio are available starting at 10:15am today! The Open Spaces room and sign up board can be found in the back hallway past the elevators, near the restrooms! Pick a topic, grab a card, and host an Open Space! #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Our Saturday morning welcome address and opening keynote speaker Juliana Novic are starting at 9am. Head on over to Ballroom D (right of registration, end of the hall) to grab a good seat! www.pyohio.org/2026/program... #PyOhio #Python #Conference
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Schedule - PyOhio 2026
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Green Room: sit in the speaker's prep room and help speakers with whatever they might need. Registration: help people get their badge, and answer general questions.
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
Videographer: our equipment is already set up, we just need folks to watch it and make sure it's working. Just let someone know if a problem pops up!
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
We're looking for the following roles: Session Chair: sit in the talks room, make sure speakers are in the right place, introduce them, and keep time for them. As a bonus you get to listen to the talks!
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
We're still looking for volunteers for Saturday morning at #PyOhio. Join the Discord and mention that you'd like to volunteer, or come to the registration desk this morning and mention you'd like to volunteer! First-timers are welcome to volunteer as well! pyohio.org/discord
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 25/07/2026
It's the first day of #PyOhio! 🚀 Our Organizers have been working hard to get registration ready for you! Come by the desk to get your badge starting at 8:00 this morning! #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 24/07/2026
Arrive at the registration desk. Welcome to #PyOhio! #HowToPyOhio #Python #Conference
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 24/07/2026
Go left out of the elevator and head down the hallway. #PyOhio #HowToPyOhio
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 24/07/2026
Head up to the third floor. #PyOhio #HowToPyOhio
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 24/07/2026
Walk past the Welcome Desk and head straight to the elevator bay (wood grain column) #PyOhio #HowToPyOhio
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PyOhio @pyohio.org · 24/07/2026
Enter the building through the front doors. #PyOhio #HowToPyOhio
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