If you were planning to submit, please get your proposal in by 31 July 2026.

Why We Brought the Deadline Forward

There are two reasons behind this change, and both are about giving people the time they need to do things well.

Giving the programme committee room to review properly

Building a great schedule takes careful work. With dozens of proposals to read, discuss, and compare, the programme committee needs enough time to give every submission a fair and thorough review. Closing the CFP at the end of August left a tight window between the deadline and the point where we have to lock in the schedule. By moving to 31 July, we give the committee the breathing room to evaluate each proposal on its merits, balance the tracks, and make thoughtful decisions rather than rushed ones.

Giving speakers time to plan their trip to Dublin

PyCon Ireland brings speakers from across Ireland and beyond. Travelling to Dublin means booking flights, arranging accommodation, sorting out time off, and sometimes applying for visas or financial aid. The sooner we can confirm accepted talks, the sooner speakers can start planning, and the less stressful and less expensive that planning tends to be. An earlier deadline means earlier notifications, which is better for everyone making the journey.

What This Means for You

• The new deadline is 31 July 2026. Submit before then.
• Decisions will follow sooner. Bringing the deadline forward lets us notify accepted speakers earlier, so you can lock in travel and accommodation with more lead time.
• Nothing else changes. We still welcome proposals from first-time and experienced speakers alike, across the full range of topics, in both full-talk (30 minutes) and lightning-talk (5 minutes) formats.

Ready to Submit?

Head over to our proposal submission page and tell us what you’d like to talk about. If you have any questions, reach out at contact@python.ie.

We can’t wait to read your proposals, and we’re looking forward to seeing you in Dublin on 17 October 2026.

We Want to Hear From You

Whether you’re a first-time speaker or an experienced presenter, we’d love to hear your Python story. We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics, including:

• Web Development — Django, Flask, FastAPI, and beyond
• Data Science & ML — pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and more
• DevOps & Infrastructure — CI/CD, containers, cloud-native Python
• Security — Best practices for secure Python applications
• Community & Education — Teaching Python, diversity initiatives, community building
• Core Python — Language features, CPython internals, typing

Talk Formats

• Full talks (30 minutes) — Deep dives into a topic
• Lightning talks (5 minutes) — Quick, focused presentations

How to Submit

Visit our proposal submission page to submit your talk. The deadline is 31 July 2026.

Don’t hesitate to reach out at contact@python.ie if you have any questions about your proposal.

After years of building Ireland’s Python community, we’re bringing together the best speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for Python developers of all levels.

What to Expect

• 50+ talks across multiple tracks covering web development, data science, machine learning, DevOps, and more
• Hands-on workshops for beginners and advanced practitioners
• Lightning talks where anyone can share their Python story
• Networking events to connect with fellow Pythonistas

Call for Proposals

Our Call for Proposals will open soon. Whether you’re a first-time speaker or a seasoned presenter, we want to hear from you. Stay tuned for more details.

Get Involved

• Speak: Share your expertise with the community
• Sponsor: Support Ireland’s Python community
• Volunteer: Help us make PyCon Ireland amazing

Get your tickets now and be part of PyCon Ireland 2026!