Who Should Submit?
Whether you're a Python novice or a seasoned pro, a first-time speaker or a conference veteran, we want your contribution! PyCon Ireland is the perfect platform to share your knowledge, inspire others, and be part of our vibrant community.
First-time speakers
We actively welcome newcomers to the stage. Everyone has something valuable to share.
Industry practitioners
Share real-world experience, lessons learned, and production Python from your day job.
Researchers & academics
Bring scientific computing, data science, and academic Python to a wider audience.
What Are We Looking For?
Your topic is only limited by your imagination and expertise. Here are some themes we're particularly interested in.
Python Language & Ecosystem
- Python Core — New PEPs, language updates, and best practices
- In-depth Patterns & Algorithms — Nuances of the standard library and beyond
- Library Functionality — Using and extending cutting-edge libraries
- Open Source Contributions — Showcase your own Python projects
- Testing, Deployment & Telemetry — Best practices and innovative approaches
- Python in the Cloud — Serverless computing, Infrastructure as Code, and more
- Architecting Solutions — Strategies for building robust Python applications
- Data Science — NLP, machine learning, computer vision, data visualisation
- AI Engineering — LLMs, agentic AI, RAG applications, AI ethics and risks
- Scientific Computing — Python for complex computations
- Python & Hardware — IoT projects, edge computing, hardware integrations
Python Use Cases
- Solving Tough Problems — How Python tackled difficult challenges in your field
- Why Python? — The reasons behind choosing Python for your projects
- Open Sourcing Your Work — The journey of making your code available to the community
- Academic Applications — Python in bioinformatics, geospatial, physics, linguistics…
- Business Applications — Supply chain, manufacturing, financial services, and more
- Hobby Projects — Personal projects that grew into something bigger
- Education — Python in teaching and learning environments
- Automation — Robotics and automating tasks, with or without AI
Speaker Ticket Policy
Speakers buy a ticket
PyCon Ireland is a community-run event organised entirely by volunteers. To maintain the integrity and inclusivity of our conference, we ask that all speakers, like organizers, purchase a ticket.
Financial aid available
We understand that purchasing a ticket may be a barrier for some. Financial aid is available on a per-request basis to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate and contribute.