A First-Time DjangoCon Experience with Jake Atwell

This video features at DjangoCon US 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Published July 10, 2026

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In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Jake Atwell shares his experience attending DjangoCon US for the first time and how it compares to larger conferences like PyCon.

Jake discusses what drew him to DjangoCon, the value of a smaller, more community-focused conference, and some of the technical sessions that stood out to him, including Django Simple Deploy. He also shares practical advice for first-time attendees, including why volunteering is a great way to meet people and get involved.

If you're thinking about attending your first DjangoCon or wondering what to expect, this conversation offers an honest look at the experience from a newcomer's perspective.

Recorded at DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago.

Learn more about DjangoCon US:
🌐 https://2026.djangocon.us

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