FAQ

EuroPython 2026 will take place on 13 – 19 July 2026. Mark your calendars!

The conference will return to Kraków, Poland, with the main conference hosted at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre.

Need help getting around? Check out how to navigate Kraków and our volunteer-curated Kraków exploration tips.

The conference will be organised into three phases:

1. Monday & Tuesday (13 & 14 July): Tutorials Days
2. Wednesday – Friday (15 – 17 July): Main Conference Days
3. Saturday & Sunday (18 & 19 July): Sprint Days

Expect a diverse programme with around 16 hands-on tutorials & workshops, 90 talks, and interactive discussions and events.

We aim to cover the many ways Python is used to solve problems and create exciting projects. Below is a brief overview of the different session types:

Tutorials are interactive, hands-on sessions lasting 180 minutes, focusing on learning by doing, often with live coding and exercises. Tutorials take place on Tutorial Days.

The rooms vary in size, with some accommodating up to 40 participants and others up to 100.

Attendees with an eligible ticket to attend tutorials can choose which session to attend on a first-come, first-served basis, with no specific signup required.

Workshops are typically community-led, full-day sessions focused on practical skills. Workshops typically involve extensive group work, with the guidance of the tutors to ensure effective learning and active participation.

Workshops usually take place on Tutorial Days, with 20-40 participants. Signup information can typically be found under Programme in the website menu.

Past highlights have included Django Girls, HumbleData, and Beginners Day, designed to engage people of all experience levels.

Summits are unconference-style, topic-focused full-day gatherings for subject experts. These sessions focus on knowledge sharing and exploration of key issues within specific fields.

Summits usually take place on Tutorial Days, with around 30 participants or fewer. Signup information can typically be found under Events in the website menu.

Past highlights have included topics like C-API and WASM.

Talks are conference presentations, each typically lasting 30 or 45 minutes. There are 6 parallel tracks, with around 120 talks in total, covering a broad range of Python-related topics.

Many talks include a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage with the speaker and dive deeper into the topic.

Talks take place on Main Conference Days in rooms that vary greatly in size, with capacities ranging from 150 to 1,000 attendees.

Keynotes are inspiring talks from influential speakers in the Python community and beyond. Setting the tone for the conference, each keynote typically lasts 45 minutes.

Keynotes take place in the Plenary Room on Main Conference Days. The room typically accommodates around 1000 attendees.

Panels are Discussions featuring multiple domain experts sharing insights on a specific topic, often with audience Q&A.

Panels take place on Main Conference Days in one of the talk rooms, with capacities ranging from 150 to 1,000 attendees.

Past highlights have included topics like CPython, Education, Sustainability, and Community.

Posters are a visual showcase of research, projects, or technologies, usually A0-sized and displayed on poster walls.

Posters are exhibited throughout the Main Conference Days in the exhibit hall, where attendees can read them at any time. A dedicated one-hour poster session, usually held during lunch, allows authors to discuss their work with attendees.

Lightning Talks are quick, 5-minute presentations where speakers share ideas, projects, or spark discussion, often in a fun and informal way.

Lightning Talks take place in the Plenary Room during the Main Conference Days, usually in the late afternoon. Signups happen on-site, with selection taking place daily.

Open Space is a flexible, participant-driven session where attendees propose topics, lead discussions & presentations, and collaborate on ideas in an informal setting.

A designated room will be available for for Open Space sessions throughout the Main Conference Days. To sign up, simply book a free time slot and room via our Open Spaces registration calendar, which also serves as a notice board to attract interested attendees.

Sprints are a two-day, participant-driven event where attendees come together to work on open-source projects, solve problems, and share knowledge.

Sprints take place over the weekend, often at a different venue. Any attendee can organise a sprint by adding it to the sprint page when it becomes available. Participants can join any sprint that interests them.

Each sprint typically accommodates around 20-40 participants.

Events cover a broad mix of activities organised by members of our EuroPython community. They range from social and networking gatherings to special conference sessions like summits, themed workshops, and other unique formats. These are designed to bring people together, dive into shared interests, and explore different aspects of the Python community beyond regular talks and tutorials.

Events take place throughout the conference and are listed under the Events section of the website. Signup details for each event are usually available on its specific event page.

Curious about what to expect? Check out the EP2025 programme for inspiration.

We are always keen to hear new ideas on how to enrich the programme and other activities you are interested in organising. Share your ideas with the programme team at programme@europython.eu.

Sadly, at this point you cannot. The Call for Proposals (CfP) was open from the 19th of February to the 5th of March 2026.

Need support with your submission? Explore our Speaker Mentorship Programme for guidance.

Once the CfP closes, all proposals go through community voting and two rounds of review and refinement to finalise the programme.

Speakers needing travel support are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid.

We actively support first-time speakers and welcome participation from under-represented groups in tech. Learn more through our Speaker Mentorship Programme.

Got any questions? Reach out to us at programme@europython.eu.

Yes! Our Financial Aid Programme for EuroPython 2026 is now open! The key deadlines are 9 April 2026 (first round) and 11 May 2026 (second round). Please apply via the Financial Aid page.

Yes. We have a dedicated Visa Information Page with details on how to obtain the support letter. For visa requirements and the application process, please refer to the official Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa guidance. If you are attending the conference, you will generally need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (C-type) if your stay does not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period, and you should submit your application through the appropriate Polish consulate or via the e-Konsulat system, depending on your location.

During the event, we provide a Discord server for announcements, social interactions, and all other digital communication. We’ll share details on how to join the Discord server closer to the conference.