News from DjangoCon US 2027 (31)
Hackathon Recap
This year at DjangoCon US 2024 we were excited to offer our first-ever Hackathon! Participants could work individually or on a team across the week to build an app using Django to solve a problem of their choice. They then …
Dec 06, 2024Code of Conduct Transparency Report for DjangoCon US 2024
The organizers of DjangoCon US 2024 are proud to release this year’s Code of Conduct transparency report. In the event that we receive any submissions after this report is published, we will edit this post and include the time when …
Nov 23, 20242024 Conference Wrap Up
What a fantastic year! DjangoCon US 2024 is officially over, but has left a lasting impression. A heart-felt thank you to each of the 450 folks who attended this year. We had attendees, speakers, and sponsors from all over the …
Oct 07, 2024Reflecting on DjangoCon US 2024
Hello Djangonauts! With DjangoCon US 2024 🐂 behind us, we wanted to do some reflecting. We've asked a few of our organizers who attended DjangoCon US about their experience. Doreen Nangira Wanyama: Hackathon lead, Django Girls Organizer, Sprints, Code of …
Oct 03, 2024Call for Volunteers: DjangoCon US 2025
A great way to give back to the Django community is to help organize the next one. Perhaps you want to see something at DjangoCon US 2025. If that's you, we'd love to support your efforts in making that a …
Sep 25, 2024It’s my first DjangoCon US. What should I bring?
It’s your first DjangoCon US (or maybe even your first tech conference). Are you concerned about what you should pack? Well we have some thoughts! 📓 Notepad and ✒️ pen/pencil, or a 💻 laptop and charger Perhaps you like your …
Sep 15, 2024Black Python Devs Leadership Summit
Hey Friends! We know you're looking forward to traveling into Durham next week for DjangoCon US and if you're arriving on or before the 21st we have something in store for you. Our Friends at Black Python Devs are happy …
Sep 13, 2024Contribute to Django at the Contribution Sprints!
We're excited to talk to you about contribution sprints at DjangoCon US! They are being held Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th at the Caktus Group offices and virtually on our conference Slack. They are free to attend and …
Sep 10, 2024Board Game Night at DjangoCon US 2024
Get together with other Djangonauts for board games and camaraderie! We'll have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites! Talk to Ken Whitesell if you have questions. Would you like to organize some hybrid gaming? Please …
Sep 06, 2024Panel Discussion: Open, friendly, and welcoming: on the history and future of mentoring in Django
We're excited to announce our panel discussion for DjangoCon US 2024, "Open, friendly, and welcoming: on the history and future of mentoring in Django"! Lacey Henschel will moderate a panel discussion on the history and future of communities within the …
Sep 06, 2024Level up with tutorials at DjangoCon US 2024!
Are you eager to sharpen your skills, connect with industry leaders, or simply expand your web development horizons? Then the DjangoCon US 2024 tutorials are exactly what you need! Prepare to take your Django skills to the next level with …
Aug 29, 2024Get Active at DjangoCon US
🚴🏻🏃🏾🏊🏽🚶🏼 Looking to get active during DjangoCon US? Having talks means a lot of time spent not moving while watching talks. It's important to take care of your body as well as your mind, and a good way to do …
Aug 19, 2024A First-Timer's Guide to Navigating America
For many first-time attendees from abroad, DjangoCon US represents the first time for people entering the United States. Before you can get into the USA, though, you may need a visa. Check our Visa Support page for details and organizer …
Aug 16, 2024Announcing Our Keynotes: Natalia Bidart
We're honored to announce our third keynote speaker for DjangoCon US 2024 and Django Fellow: Natalia Bidart We had the opportunity to sit down with Natalia and ask a few questions about her work, upcoming talk, and what she is …
Aug 15, 2024Build something cool with Django at DjangoCon US!
This year DjangoCon US will feature a hackathon. It's open to developers of all experience levels. You're welcome to take part as an individual or within a group. There is limited availability and early registration is requested. If you're interested …
Aug 13, 2024Volunteer at DjangoCon US: An Opportunity to Give Back and Grow
DjangoCon US is a premier event for the Django community, and it wouldn't be possible without the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. As a co-chair of the Volunteer program, I can attest to the immense impact that our volunteers have …
Aug 06, 2024Childcare During DjangoCon US
Childcare at DjangoCon US and tech conferences more generally is an important factor that helps folks attend who otherwise may not be able to. We want to make sure that parents feel welcome bringing their children to DjangoCon US and …
Aug 02, 2024Announcing Our Keynotes: Mario Munoz
We're honored to announce our second keynote speaker for DjangoCon US 2024: Mario Munoz! We had the opportunity to sit down with Mario and ask him a few questions about his work, his upcoming talk, and what he's looking forward …
Aug 01, 2024Getting to know folks: A pre-conference interview
Hello Djangonauts! DjangoCon US 🐂 is coming up, and our excitement is building. There isn't any news to share today, but we have something just as great! We’re spending a little time getting to know people who will be attending …
Jul 30, 2024Announcing Our Keynotes: Sheena O'Connell
We're honored to announce our first keynote speaker for DjangoCon US 2024: Sheena O'Connell! We had the opportunity to sit down with Sheena and ask her a few questions about her work, her upcoming talk, and what she's looking forward …
Jul 24, 2024