PyCon Namibia 2027
📢 Call for Papers: closed on September 21, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- February 19–26, 2027 · In 3 months
- Where
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Python · also Open Source, Community
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on September 21, 2026
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on November 15, 2026
Official link last checked: November 15, 2026 · how we verify
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About
PyCon Namibia 2027 is the twelfth edition of the Namibia Annual Python Conference, organised by volunteers from the Python Software Association of Namibia (PYNAM), a registered non-profit. The conference brings together developers and engineers, IT professionals, students and educators, business leaders and government representatives, with a call for proposals covering programming, the web and Django, data and mathematics, education, robotics and hardware, and community building. The main conference is held at NIPAM, the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, in Windhoek, with the official site listing the programme from 26 February to 4 March 2027. The week is notable for its education focus: dedicated Education Days bring hands-on workshops and physical computing with micro:bit to high school learners and university students, and a separate Django Day opens the schedule. The two main conference days feature keynotes, talks, hands-on workshops, a jobs fair and an exhibition, with lightning talks closing each day and open source sprints that guide newcomers to their first pull request. Opportunity grants help people attend who could not otherwise. For southern Africa's developer community, this Python conference in Windhoek in 2027 plays an important role in growing local programming skills from school level upward.
Location
FAQ — PyCon Namibia 2027
When and where does PyCon Namibia 2027 take place?+
PyCon Namibia 2027 takes place February 19–26, 2027 in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is PyCon Namibia 2027 in-person or online?+
PyCon Namibia 2027 is an in-person event.
Is the Call for Papers for PyCon Namibia 2027 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on September 21, 2026.
How do I register for PyCon Namibia 2027?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, na.pycon.org. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 15, 2026.
What topics does PyCon Namibia 2027 cover?+
PyCon Namibia 2027 covers Python, Open Source, Community. PyCon Namibia 2027 is the twelfth edition of the Namibia Annual Python Conference, organised by volunteers from the Python Software Association of Namibia (PYNAM), a registered non-profit.
How many days is PyCon Namibia 2027?+
PyCon Namibia 2027 runs for 8 days, February 19–26, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Windhoek
Contains sponsored linksWindhoek sits at 1,700 metres in the Khomas Highland, and February falls in the Namibian rainy season, when the surrounding hills are unexpectedly green and afternoon thunderstorms break the heat. The capital is small, low-rise and quiet by international standards, with German colonial-era buildings alongside modern civic architecture. PyCon Namibia has run here for over a decade, and the city's compact centre keeps the conference community close together.
Getting there & around
Hosea Kutako International (WDH) is the main airport, roughly 45 minutes east of the city by road; shuttle transfers and taxis are the usual options and are worth arranging in advance. Eros Airport (ERS) handles regional flights closer to town. Most international routes connect through Johannesburg, Cape Town, Frankfurt or Doha. In the city, taxis and ride-hailing cover most needs.
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Staying connected
Wi-Fi in Windhoek hotels and conference venues works but bandwidth is more limited than in larger capitals, and mobile data is often the more reliable option. An eSIM organised before arrival avoids depending on venue networks during talks. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Independence Memorial Museum. A striking modern building in the city centre covering the Namibian liberation struggle across three floors, with a top-floor restaurant and the best view over Windhoek. Entry is free. Around ninety minutes, and it stands beside the Christuskirche and Alte Feste.
Christuskirche. The 1907 Lutheran church in local sandstone is Windhoek's most recognisable landmark, sitting at the head of a roundabout in the centre. It is small, and interesting mainly as a marker of the colonial period the neighbouring museum addresses. Thirty minutes, and it combines naturally with the memorial.
Daan Viljoen Game Reserve. Twenty-five kilometres west of the city, this hill-country reserve holds zebra, oryx and kudu with walking trails and no dangerous predators, making self-guided hikes possible. February greenery is at its best. Half a day, and go early before the afternoon storms.
Namibia Craft Centre. In the Old Breweries complex downtown, gathering work from craft cooperatives across the country's regions, from Kavango basketry to Himba jewellery. It is the most direct way to buy from producers rather than resellers. An hour, and it is closed on Sundays.
Good to know
How far is the airport from Windhoek?
Hosea Kutako International (WDH) is about 45 minutes east by road; arranging a shuttle or taxi in advance is advisable.
What is the weather like in February?
Warm and green, in the rainy season, with hot days broken by afternoon thunderstorms. The altitude keeps evenings pleasant.
Is a car needed in the city?
Not for the centre, which is compact, but excursions such as game reserves are far easier with a car or an organised transfer.
Travel notes written for PyCon Namibia 2027 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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