Maintainers Summit

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 201A, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

EVENT SCHEDULE: See below

REGISTRATION: Now open! Register here

Room capacity is limited to 60 attendees. First come, first served.

ORGANIZERS

Inessa Pawson (NumPy, OpenTeams)

Leah Wasser (pyOpenSci, all-contributors, 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