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PyCon Africa 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- October 7–11, 2026
- Where
- Kampala, Uganda
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Python · also Open Source, Community
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- No deadline on record — see the official site
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on October 10, 2026
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About
PyCon Africa 2026 is the pan-African Python conference, organised in 2026 by PyCon Uganda together with the PyCon Africa team. Previous editions took place in 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025, the last of them in South Africa, and the event serves as the continental meeting point for Python developers, data scientists, educators, students and open source contributors from across Africa and abroad. The 2026 edition runs for five days, from 7 to 11 October, at Speke Resort Munyonyo on the shore of Lake Victoria in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme Python Powering African Innovation. The programme opens with a free Beginners Day of hands-on workshops that require no prior experience, continues with the main conference days of talks, workshops and networking, and closes with open source sprints. Community events including a PyLadies conference, Django Girls and a refugee workshop run alongside, and organisers provide visa and travel guidance for international attendees. Attendees gain an international speaker line-up, practical sessions across the Python ecosystem and connections with the fast-growing African developer community. For Python in Africa, PyCon Africa is the event that turns scattered national communities into a continental one.
Location
FAQ — PyCon Africa 2026
When and where does PyCon Africa 2026 take place?+
PyCon Africa 2026 takes place October 7–11, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
Is PyCon Africa 2026 in-person or online?+
PyCon Africa 2026 is an in-person event.
How do I register for PyCon Africa 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, africa.pycon.org. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked October 10, 2026.
What topics does PyCon Africa 2026 cover?+
PyCon Africa 2026 covers Python, Open Source, Community. PyCon Africa 2026 is the pan-African Python conference, organised in 2026 by PyCon Uganda together with the PyCon Africa team.
How many days is PyCon Africa 2026?+
PyCon Africa 2026 runs for 5 days, October 7–11, 2026.
Is there a next edition after PyCon Africa 2026?+
No later edition has been announced on the organizer's site yet. This page is kept as the archive of the 2026 edition.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Kampala
Contains sponsored linksPyCon Africa brings the continent's Python community to Kampala in early October, when Uganda's second rainy season is under way: expect warm days in the mid-twenties Celsius, green hillsides and short, heavy afternoon downpours that usually clear quickly. The capital sprawls across a string of hills, each with its own character, from the mosques and markets of Old Kampala to the leafy embassies of Kololo. Evenings are lively, and the city makes an easy base for a trip to the source of the Nile.
Getting there & around
International flights land at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), roughly 40 km south of the capital on the shore of Lake Victoria. The Kampala–Entebbe Expressway has made the transfer far quicker, typically 45–60 minutes by pre-booked car or taxi, though city-centre congestion can stretch it at rush hour. Once in town, ride-hailing apps are widely used, and motorbike taxis known as boda-bodas are everywhere; if you use one, choose an app-booked rider and insist on a helmet.
Skip the taxi queue — pre-book a fixed-price airport transfer with Kiwitaxi. Exploring beyond the city? compare rental cars on EconomyBookings.
Staying connected
Mobile networks cover Kampala well, and mobile money is part of daily life, so having working data from the moment you land at Entebbe matters. An eSIM set up before departure lets you order a ride and message organisers without hunting for a SIM kiosk. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Kasubi Tombs. This UNESCO World Heritage Site on Kasubi hill holds the burial grounds of Buganda kings, centred on a huge thatched house built with traditional materials. A guided visit takes about an hour and explains the kingdom's customs and ongoing restoration after a 2010 fire. Dress modestly and go in the morning before the rain tends to arrive.
Uganda National Mosque. Crowning Old Kampala hill, the national mosque welcomes visitors outside prayer times, and guides lend coverings at the entrance. The highlight is the climb up the minaret, which rewards you with a 360-degree panorama of the city's hills and rooftops. Allow around an hour and bring small cash for the entry and guide.
Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo. East of the centre, Namugongo honours the Christian converts executed in the 1880s and draws enormous pilgrim crowds each June. In October it is calm, so you can explore the striking basilica and the lakeside grounds at leisure. Budget half a day including traffic, and combine it with lunch in the eastern suburbs.
Source of the Nile at Jinja. Jinja sits two to three hours east by road and marks where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria. Boat trips visit the spot where the river begins its journey north, and the area is known for rafting and kayaking. Treat it as a full-day excursion after the conference and leave early to beat Kampala traffic.
Good to know
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Uganda?
Uganda requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for arriving travellers, and the certificate may be checked at Entebbe. Most visitors also need a visa, which is applied for online before travel, so sort both out well ahead of the conference.
How long does it take to get from Entebbe to Kampala?
Using the expressway, the drive usually takes 45 to 60 minutes, but allow extra time if you arrive during weekday peak hours when central Kampala roads clog up.
What is the weather like in Kampala in October?
October falls in the second rainy season, so days are warm and humid with sudden afternoon showers. Pack a light rain jacket and shoes that cope with wet red-earth roads.
Travel notes written for PyCon Africa 2026 attendees. Links marked above are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verify schedules and opening hours on official websites before you travel.
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