Django Software Foundation

📣 Share the News — Our Third Keynote Speaker is Announced! We’re thrilled to welcome Abigail Afi G. as a Keynote Speaker at #PyLadiesCon! 💜 Abigail will present “Beyond Code: Building Careers, Growing Inclusive Communities.” — an inspiring keynote that reminds us why many of us “came for the code but stayed for the community.” As Abigail put, tech is more than raising and merging PRs or clearing tasks on kanban boards — it’s about people, purpose, and belonging. In this talk, Abigail will take us through her journey from gaining technical skills and mentorship to building inclusive communities where everyone can grow and thrive. ✨ This keynote is for anyone who believes that tech becomes powerful when we build it together — with empathy, inclusion, and connection at its core. 💬 Tag a PyLady or community builder who makes you feel welcome and gives you a sense of belonging in tech! #PyLadies #Python #Community #Tech

Have you already voted in the 2026 DSF Board election? If you're an Individual Member of the Django Software Foundation, now is a great time to do it 🗳️ You should have received an email titled “[Action required] 2026 DSF Board voting”. I’ve just voted myself, and I’m really looking forward to working with the new board members next year. We have many excellent and diverse candidates this year. Taking a few minutes to read their statements and rank your favourites is a meaningful way to support the community. Your vote helps shape Django’s future. ⏰ Deadline: 26 November 2025 at 23:59 AoE #Django #DSF #Python

📣 Share the News — Our Fifth Keynote Speaker is Announced! We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Abderemane, Software Engineer at Kraken and Vice President of the Django Software Foundation, as a Keynote Speaker at #PyLadiesCon! 💜 Sarah will present “The Courage to Lead Imperfectly.” ✨ Leadership is often portrayed as polished and fully prepared. But real leadership is human, messy, and courageous. Drawing from her own journey across the Django community, Sarah explores what it means to guide, uplift, and inspire others without needing to be perfect first. From organizing Django Paris meetups to co-creating Djangonaut Space, Sarah’s work shows how vulnerability, authenticity, and community-driven mentorship can shape more inclusive and empowering tech spaces. This keynote is for anyone stepping into leadership, growing community roles, or learning to trust themselves even when the path feels uncertain. 💬 Tag a PyLady, mentor, or organizer who’s shown you the power of leading with heart! #PyLadies #Python #Django #Community #Tech