News from DjangoCon US (47)
New One-Day and Online Tickets
DjangoCon US 2026Can't make it to Chicago for the whole week? We've added new One-Day tickets to make it easier to join us for just the part you can get to. What's New One-Day tickets are available in both Individual and Corporate …
Aug 14, 2026Introducing Open Spaces! (And Why You Should Host One)
DjangoCon US 2026Some of the best parts of DjangoCon US have never been on the program but in the less structured part of the conference; the 'hallway track', a small group that forms around a table after a talk, or a conversation …
Aug 14, 2026Get Active at DjangoCon US 2026
DjangoCon US 2026🚴🏻🏃🏾🏊🏽🚶🏼 Looking to get active during DjangoCon US? Having talks means a lot of time spent not moving while watching talks. It's important to take care of your body as well as your mind, and a good way to do …
Aug 13, 2026Why You Should Volunteer at DjangoCon US 2026
DjangoCon US 2026Every year, DjangoCon US comes together because a group of people shows up early, stays late, and does the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running. Things like printing badges, timing rooms, setting up speaker support, and making sure speakers feel …
Aug 11, 2026Thinking About Giving a Lightning Talk?
DjangoCon US 2026One of the most exciting traditions at DjangoCon US is our Lightning Talks (or, as we like to call them, ⚡ Talks). Lightning Talks are short, five-minute presentations where anyone can share an idea, a lesson learned, a project, a …
Aug 07, 2026Announcing Our Keynotes: Karen Tracey
DjangoCon US 2026We're honored to announce Karen Tracey as a keynote speaker for DjangoCon US 2026 We had the opportunity to sit down with Karen and ask her a few questions about her work, her journey through the Django community, and what …
Aug 04, 2026Announcing Our Keynotes: Sarah Boyce
DjangoCon US 2026We're honored to announce Sarah Boyce as a keynote speaker for DjangoCon US 2026 We had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah and ask her a few questions about her work, her journey through the Django community, and what …
Jul 27, 2026The DjangoCon US 2026 schedule has been released!
DjangoCon US 2026We are beyond thrilled to unveil the DjangoCon US 2026 conference schedule! Join us in Chicago for three days of talks from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26, followed by two days of contribution sprints on Thursday, August 27 …
Jul 21, 2026How to Prepare for Sprints as a Contributor
DjangoCon US 2026📣 Get your ticket and join us! Every year at DjangoCon US, we dedicate the final two days of the conference to gathering together as a community and taking part in contribution sprints. Django, along with so many other open …
Jul 21, 2026Childcare During DjangoCon US
DjangoCon US 2026Childcare at DjangoCon US and tech conferences more generally is an important factor that helps folks attend who otherwise may not be able to. We want to make sure that parents feel welcome bringing their children to DjangoCon US and …
Jul 14, 2026A First-Timer's Guide to Navigating America
DjangoCon US 2026For many international attendees, DjangoCon US marks their very first visit to the United States. Whether you're here for the code or the community, this quick guide will help you navigate the essentials of everyday life during your stay. Visa …
Jul 11, 2026Workshop Sponsorships Now Open for DjangoCon US 2026
DjangoCon US 2026Workshop Sponsorships Now Open for DjangoCon US 2026 Workshop sponsorship at DjangoCon US is an opportunity to bring a hands-on tutorial or training session you have already built to an audience that is ready to go deep. If your team …
Jul 06, 2026DjangoCon US 2026: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Community
DjangoCon US 2026DjangoCon US 2026: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Community As we gear up for another exciting DjangoCon US in Chicago this year, we want to take a moment to highlight one of the most important aspects of our conference: our …
Jun 19, 2026International Travel to DjangoCon US 2026
DjangoCon US 2026Are you attending DjangoCon US 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, but you are not from US and need some travel information? Here are some things to consider when planning your trip. Visa Invitation Letter: If you need a visa invitation letter, …
Jun 12, 2026Preparing for sprints as a project leader
DjangoCon US 2026This article outlines the things you should consider doing when preparing to lead a project at sprints to maximize connection and collaboration. This is for people who are attending sprints at a conference who intend to collaborate and lead others …
Jun 10, 2026Announcing Our DjangoCon US 2026 Talks!
DjangoCon US 2026We are delighted to present our tutorial and talk lineup! The final talk and tutorial schedule will be announced soon. If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, they're still on sale. Congratulations to the presenters of the tutorials and talks …
Jun 08, 2026Announcing a Focused Experience: DjangoCon US 2026 is Going Single-Track!
DjangoCon US 2026DjangoCon US 2026 Goes Single-Track After years of running multiple simultaneous talk tracks, DjangoCon US 2026 will move to a single-track conference format. It's a significant change for the conference and one we didn't make lightly. Why we're making this …
Jun 04, 2026Contribute to Django at the Contribution Sprints!
DjangoCon US 2026We are excited to talk to you about contribution sprints at DjangoCon US! They are being held Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 9am to 5pm CDT each day at the voco Chicago Downtown, the same venue …
Jun 03, 2026DjangoCon US 2026: Early Bird Tickets End May 31st!
DjangoCon US 2026Don't miss your chance to save. Early bird ticket sales for DjangoCon US 2026 are ending soon on May 31, 2026. Secure your spot now to join the community at a discounted rate. Grab your early bird ticket here. DjangoCon …
May 27, 2026How DjangoCon US Selects Talk Proposals
DjangoCon US 2026The DjangoCon US schedule is always highly anticipated. But how does it all come together? The journey from an open Call for Proposals (CFP) to the final lineup of talks and keynote sessions is a thoughtful and collaborative process designed …
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