Python is much more than a programming language. It is a vibrant community made up of individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds. The Maintainers Summit at PyCon US is where the Python community comes together to discuss and foster best practices on how to develop sustainable projects and nurture thriving communities. Join us to share your thoughts and ideas and learn from your peers!
DATE: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
LOCATION: Room to be confirmed, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
EVENT SCHEDULE: To be announced
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
We are inviting Python community members to share with the PyCon US 2026 audience their insight and experience on how to develop sustainable projects and nurture thriving communities. Talk proposals from first-time speakers and Pythonistas from the underrepresented groups within the tech community are strongly encouraged. All talks must be presented in person.
For more details and to submit your proposal, please visit: https://forms.gle/A2spX8yXuB19z7hd7
ORGANIZERS
Inessa Pawson (NumPy, OpenTeams)
Leah Wasser (pyOpenSci, stravalib)
Mariatta Wijaya (PyLadies, CPython)
CODE OF CONDUCT
All attendees of the Maintainers Summit must adhere to the PyCon US Code of Conduct.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
PyCon US continues to keep the safety of our community as the top priority and wishes PyCon US to be an event that everyone feels safe attending. For full details, read the PyCon US 2026 Health & Safety Guidelines.
INQUIRIES
If you have any questions about attending or speaking at the Summit, please reach out to the organizers via maintainers-pyconus@googlegroups.com