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2026 djangocon.us Chicago — Call for Proposals are now open! A speaker holds a microphone at a DjangoCon US event. Submission deadline: March 16th, 11 AM CDT.

📣 DjangoCon US 2026 is coming to Chicago and we want YOUR talk! Whether you're a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro, we'd love to hear your ideas about Django, Python, and the web.

CFP closes March 16 at 11am CDT
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This is perfect timing, I have been wanting to do this/ have been in the process of verrry slowly for years. Thanks for sharing!

2026 djangocon.us Chicago — Call for Proposals are now open! A speaker holds a microphone at a DjangoCon US event. Submission deadline: March 16th, 11 AM CDT.

📣 DjangoCon US 2026 is coming to Chicago and we want YOUR talk! Whether you're a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro, we'd love to hear your ideas about Django, Python, and the web.

CFP closes March 16 at 11am CDT
pretalx.com/djangocon-us...

#DjangoConUS #Django #Python

Opportunity Grants Application for DjangoCon US 2026 As part of our commitment to diversity, we are accepting applications for opportunity grants. Are you unsure if you should apply for a grant? If you are reading this application and considering it, then yes, you should apply! The deadline to apply for an opportunity grant is March 16, 2026 at 11:00am Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago). Decision notifications will be sent out by July 1, 2026. You do not need to be a speaker or a first-time attendee to apply. We aim to provide funds to a diverse group of attendees based on their need, so it's likely that you will not get the full grant you have requested. Your application will be reviewed by the DjangoCon US Opportunity Grants Committee.

[Event] Opportunity Grants Application for DjangoCon US

Opportunity Grants Application for DjangoCon US 2026 is open through March 16, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago). Decision notifications will be sent out by July 1, 2026.

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Applications are nearing the end, only a few days left!

Receive free mentorship while contributing to major Django packages in a supportive community environment 🫂 djangonaut.space/sessions/20...

Hello #Django-verse, we have some news. Our admins and advisors team has grown! Please welcome Lilian and Raffaella to the admins team and Priya to the advisors team 👏🚀

djangonaut.space/comms/2026-...

Reminder, we're accepting applicants for Session 6 currently! djangonaut.space/sessions/20...

Night view of Earth from orbit with "Apply now" headline, a cartoon astronaut on a rocket, and the DJANGONAUT SPACE logo.

We're back!
Applications for Session 6 are now open 🚀

📆 Program duration: March 02, 2026 – April 26, 2026
⌛ Application deadline: February 02, 2026 (AOE)

✍🏾 Apply here: djangonaut.space/survey/sess...
📚 Read more here: djangonaut.space/comms/2026/...

Any of my friends can help here with PyPi access?

Congratulations 🎉 👏 💜

Introducing the 2026 DSF Board Posted by Jeff Triplett on Dec. 18, 2025

Introducing the 2026 DSF Board!
We extend our gratitude to Thibaud Colas and Sarah Abderemane, who are completing their terms on the board. We welcome...
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding PyLady! 🌟

Know a woman or non-binary PyLady making an impact in the Python community? Nominate them (or yourself!) for the Outstanding PyLady Award! 💜🐍

📩 Nominate here:
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🗓️ Deadline for PyCon US recognition: Dec 31

#PyLadies #Python

Djangonaut Space Admin Application When we started Djangonaut Space we had 5 active and enthusiastic cofounders, but life happens and, exactly as we encourage folks to do, some stepped back for other priorities. Tim and Rachell have decided to expand the team and open the application for the admin team. What: The work required is likely 5 hours a month, depending on the role, with 1-2 synchronous meetings and other asynchronous chats. Though this is not an exhaustive list some things we are looking for help with are: Social Media (blog, brand, socials) Fundraising and Financial (grant process management, fundraising) Program Development (for sessions but also to keep past participants engaged) Outreach and Recruitment (for Djangonauts, Captain, and Navigators) Who: We prefer people who know we are and are in align with our vision and goals of the organization. Experience with or in Djangonaut Space is preferred but not required. We are hoping to find enthusiastic and empathetic people who take initiative to implem

🚀 Ready to join mission control?

We're recruiting Admins to help guide our program for socials, fundraising, outreach, and program development. Enthusiastic folks with initiative read on! No Djangonaut experienced required.

Apply by Dec 12th! forms.gle/UD3gN3ngrEt...

I have been looking at Black Friday sales for a week but I do not actually need anything so instead I closed all those tabs and bought a Polaroid for a foster kid in Florida who uses photography to deal with big feelings. Perhaps you would like to do the same for one of the kids at the link below?

Just heard about this huge (49 state) long covid trial using tirzepetide (aka zepbound) one of the newer glp meds. It’s run by researchers at scripps, funded by the eric & wendy schmidt foundation. It looks like it is still enrolling, fully remote participation:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...

The official home of the Python Programming Language

TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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You can sign up to be a court observer in immigration proceedings through Witness 4 Justice, a program of @acaciajustice.bsky.social.

Anyone can bear witness.

Be present for those who are being snatched from their lives, families, and our communities.

Reach out to W4J@acaciajustice.org

Welcome to Session 5 Teams ⭐ Session 5 is preparing their mission, and this is going to be an extraordinary Session because we’re going to have …

💫 Meet our stellar teams from Session 5! 💫

The mission has started for 20 Djangonauts who will contribute to the #Django ecosystem with the support of Navigators and Captains.

📚 Read the blog post about our 6 teams:
djangonaut.space/comms/2025/...

Screenshot "Rachell Calhoun, October 2, 2015. We kicked off today with installations, wine, photos, and laughs. Thanks to everyone that came out and see you tomorrow! (I'm the 'L'!!!!)." Below this message there are five people waving sparklers spelling out "Seoul" in the dark night outside on a roof.

10 years ago I organized my, & the, 1st #DjangoGirls event in Seoul, South Korea: 70/425 applicants accepted, it was a huge success. And was the start of a wonderful decade that launched my #Django community involvement and career. 💻

I feel grateful, proud, and inspired to keep paying it forward.🧡

Django 6.0 alpha 1 released Posted by Natalia Bidart on Sept. 17, 2025

Django 6.0 alpha 1 released 🚀 www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... the first stage on our way to a final 6.0 release in December, help us test the new #Django features!

Photo of DjangoCon US attendees.

The #DjangoCon US crowd is one of the most friendly you'll ever encounter. An amazing tech community. Photo by the amazing Bartek!

👏👏👏👏 awesome!

Right now at #DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago: “Two Decades of Django: The Past, Present and Future.”

A look back, and forward, with some of the community’s key voices. Thanks @djangocon.us for this milestone session!

#DjangoConUS #Django

"Why governance in open-source is important" DjangoConUS 2025 talk by Rachel Calhoun and Tim Schilling

Major FOMO seeing everyone at #DjangoConUS but loving that I can still catch the amazing talks online! ❤️ #DjangoCon

Nominate a Djangonaut for the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Sept. 13, 2025

🌟 Announcing the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize! 🌟

We're proud to open nominations for this annual prize, honoring those who embody the spirit of Malcolm's work supporting our community. Do you know someone who does? Nominate them for our award: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

Djangonaut Space - Where contributors launch! Djangonaut Space is a contributor mentorship program placing an emphasis on group-learning, sustainability and longevity.

Later this month I will be mentoring new @wagtail.org contributors as part of @djangonaut.space! 🐦️🚀 Applications for participants close soon, you should totally join: djangonaut.space/sessions/ #Django #OpenSource

Not a dry eye in the room by the end. Addiction, recovery, and deep personal relationships in our community is not what you typically hear at a tech conference – but is a key part of #DjangoCon year after year.

Thank you @flipperpa.bsky.social for the many lives you've touched, my own included.

The panelists on stage with Velda conveniently blocking Natalia along with Kudzayi checking his phone before introducing everyone

Time for the #DjangoCon panel! We'll have @webology.bsky.social, @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social, @veldakiara.bsky.social, @bajoran.engineer, @nessita.bsky.social, Peter, and Tim talking about 20 years of Django

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