PyCon JP 2026
Overview
Japan's largest conference dedicated to the Python programming language. Python developers from Japan and abroad gather to share knowledge across web development, data science, machine learning, and automation. Since its first edition in 2011, the event has drawn around 1,000 attendees annually, growing into one of the leading PyCon events in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference spans two days plus a sprint (development hackathon) day.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2011
- Founder
- PyCon JP Association
First held in January 2011 as 'PyCon mini JP' in Shinagawa Seaside, Tokyo. The full-scale PyCon JP 2011 followed in August of the same year. The PyCon JP Association was incorporated in 2013 to establish an operational foundation, renamed to PyCon JP Association in 2020. By 2018, attendance reached approximately 1,000, making it one of the world's largest PyCon events.
Transition
- 2011 PyCon mini JP開催（1月）、PyCon JP 2011開催（8月）
- 2013 一般社団法人PyCon JP設立。運営の法人化
- 2018 参加者約1,000名を達成。世界3位規模のPyConに
- 2023 PyCon APAC 2023として国際開催（東京）
- 2025 広島で初の地方開催。2026も広島で継続開催
Voices
Enjoyable for Python beginners and veterans alike. Sessions on data science and ML are particularly rich.
The sprint day where you can actually contribute to OSS is amazing. Connections between developers form naturally.
Since the event moved to regional cities, it has become enjoyable as a trip. You can also savor Hiroshima's cuisine.
From the pre-party through Day 2, studying Python 3.14 features and meeting engineers from abroad (from Shunsoku's report, in Japanese)
Joined on the sponsor side, connecting with the Python community through booth events and English conversations (from pika's report, in Japanese)
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