Python Lightning Camp (GMT), hosted by compilepython.com

The best bits of a Python conference. Lightning talks and open space. Discuss your projects, green compute, performance & more. All Online!

Two of the best bits of a Python conference, ONLINE NEAR YOU (UK / Europe / Africa):

• Lightning talks to spark ideas
• Open space sessions shaped by those attending - like you!

We kick off with lightning talks. If you've got a project to share, that's a great reason to attend - there's space for you. Propose a lightning talk in advance, or on the day.

Then we move into open space:

• Three parallel tracks
• A shared board for pitching sessions
• You propose it, you run it
• The law of two clicks - if a session isn't for you, quietly move to one that is

One track is hosted by compilepython.com and focused on compiling Python, performance, portability, sustainability, and real-world experience.

The other two tracks are community space. What are you curious about? What do you want to explore? What do you want to build?

This isn't a polished speaker line-up. It's a structured, energetic day of people comparing notes.

We ask one thing: each session nominates a scribe.

Be Kind, Play Nice, Don't Make others Uncomfortable

We have a code of conduct inherited from the SSI, please read it. The above is a short summary of the spirit.

What's the compilepython.com track?

compilepython.com is a community effort to build a guide to Python compiler tools (think "like TripAdvisor"). It aims to capture and share real-world experience: performance wins, green compute gains, and the occasional battle scar along the way.

This Lightning Camp kicks the compilepython.com project off properly.

Not sure what to bring? Start here:

Have you tried tools like ShedSkin, Nuitka, Cython, PyPy, Pythran, Codon, Mojo, mypyc or similar? We want the real-world wins, the trade-offs, the war stories, and the bits that didn't quite behave.

That's what the compilepython track is for.

What about other time zones?

People are building Python compilers and similar tools around the world. We'd love to share the space. If you're willing to steer an event in Australasia (AEDT) or the Americas timezones (US MT), please get in contact!

The ambition: on 28 March, at 10am local time - Australasia, Europe/Africa, the Americas - a Lightning Camp kicks off near you, following the sun.

Ambitious? Perhaps. But why not.

⚠️ Australia and US editions depend on volunteer co-hosts. This listing is for the GMT timezone (UK / Europe / Africa accessible) session.