Hello Grokking Python readers! 

If you're just starting to learn Python, then one great thing you can do to get inspired is to attend conferences. We’ll be including links to grants and financial aid to subsidize the cost of attending, so check those out ASAP! If you're worried that concepts will fly over your head, don't fret. Not everyone is an expert in data science or machine learning. Conferences are just a great way to learn through osmosis, network, and find job opportunities. 

Here are four upcoming Python conferences to check out! 

SciPy 2022

Dates: July 11-17, 2022

Location: Austin, TX, USA & Remote

The 21st Annual Scientific Computing with Python Conference is taking place this summer. This is a great opportunity to get to know the part of the Python community that loves mathematics, science, and engineering. 

SciPy 2022 will be held at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas.

Schedule

Tutorials: Monday & Tuesday (July 11-12)

Main conference: Wednesday - Friday (July 13-15)

Sprints: Saturday & Sunday (July 16-17)

Tickets

Workshops & Tutorials

• Standard: $575

• Academic: $475

• Student: $350

• Virtual: Not Applicable

Main Conference

• Standard: $525

• Academic: $425

• Student: $300

• Virtual: $100

Visit the ticketing page to learn more! 

EuroPython Dublin 2022

Dates: July 11-17, 2022

Location: Dublin, Ireland & Remote 

EuroPython is the oldest and longest-running Python programming conference in the world! The conference will feature around 20 tutorials and workshops, in addition to 120 talk sessions. The in-person conference will be held at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) in Dublin, Ireland. If you can't make it to Dublin, you join the conference virtually from home.  

Schedule

Workshops and tutorials: Monday & Tuesday (July 11-12)
Main conference: Wednesday - Friday (July 13-15)

Sprints (hackathon!): Saturday & Sunday (July 16-17)

Tickets

Visit the ticketing page to get more information or buy your tickets.

Tutorials

• Business: €510.00

• Personal: €225.00

• Academic: €100.00

Main Conference

• Business: €730.00

• Personal: €375.00

• Academic: €95.00 (Early Bird) or €145.00 (Standard)

Combined (Tutorials + Conference)

• Business: €995.00

• Personal: €480.00

• Academic: €195.00

All prices include 23% VAT.

Financial Aid

The EuroPython Society has €20,000 to sponsor attendees this year. Financial aid applications close on May 23.

Grants

• Free standard ticket to the conference

• Reimbursement for travel and accommodations up to €400

• Reimbursement for the costs of a single-entry visa to Ireland (€60)

More details on their website. 

DjangoCon Europe 2022

Dates: Sept. 21-25, 2022

Location: Porto, Portugal & Remote

DjangoCon EU is a community-driven conference that seeks to educate, develop new skills, teach best practices, and spread new ideas to the benefit of the Django community. This year, it will be held at the Super Bock Arena in Porto, Portugal. 

Tickets (Early Bird Prices!)

All tickets include access to both the conference (Sept. 21-23) and sprint days (Sept. 24-25). 

Visit their ticketing page for more information.

Tickets 

Tutorials

• Virtual: €65

• Student: €165

• Individual: €265

• Individual (Supporter): €315

• Business: €365

• Business (Supporter): €465

All prices include 23% VAT. 

Financial Aid

Applications for the Opportunity Grant are open until June 15, 23:59 UTC. This program is being offered to those who might otherwise be unable to attend and prioritizes members of underrepresented groups. 

DjangoCon US 2022 

Dates: Oct. 16-21, 2022

Location: San Diego, CA, USA & Remote

Schedule

Tutorials: Sunday (Oct. 16)
Main conference: Monday - Wednesday (Oct. 17-19)

Sprints (hackathon!): Thursday & Friday (Oct. 20-21)

Tickets

Tickets for DjangoCon US 2022 coming soon. 

Financial Aid

Applications for the Opportunity Grant are open until the end of day June 10, 2022, AoE. Recipients will be notified by July 8, 2022. 

This program is being offered to those who might otherwise be unable to attend and prioritizes members of underrepresented groups. 

We hope to see you there!

Python has so many fantastic real-world applications, and an incredibly supportive community. We hope you get the chance to see all of the different ways that Python can be used. 

Happy learning!