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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 22h

Huge shoutout to crew: 🎨 Napas “Mean” Chansaeng (TH): illustration instagram.com/meanapas.c/?hl=en 💻 Hamza Haj Taieb (TN): web design instagram.com/humblejack__?igs… ⚙️ Michael Trythall: Frontend magic �© @monorepo.bsky.social & Ee Durbin — backend setup and launch 🪄Olivia Sauls: Leading Orchestration

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 22h

By late August, @elainew.bsky.social and Jon Banafato chose this year’s theme: Synthwave.
That’s when the real fun begins with design, color, and a bit of Python magic.

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 22h

Right after each @pycon.us @python.org (usually at thank-you dinner), Ee Durbin, @lorencrary.bsky.social, and Olivia Sauls ask the question:
“How can we make next year even better?”
That’s when ideas start flying : Hollywood, haunted houses, surfer sunsets before conf chairs make the final call.

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 22h

This is my fifth year designing for PyCon US.
Each year I work with a new creative so @pycon.us never feels like a movie sequel. It’s also a way to showcase REAL creative humans from around the world.

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 22h

It’s here! @pycon.us website is live 🎉
Theme: Synthwave, bright, bold, and powered by human creativity. Not prompts.
CFP is open now. Time to plan your talk and your reason to visit California.
👉 us.pycon.org/2026/
#PyConUS #Python #PyCon

PyCon US 2026

us.pycon.org

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 2d

Oof ! After PyCon HK, PyCon TH, attending the first PyLadies KL event and launching of PyConUS @pycon.us website, finally I made it to PyCon MY to watch @cheuk.dev keynote.
In speed of Python like what Cheuk said 😅 #pyconmy #pycon

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 3d

If you think my favorite drink Orange Espresso is weird, you’ve not tried Cham yet: coffee + tea. Cham in Hokkien dialect: Mix
Live from PyCon Malaysia 🇲🇾 #pyconmy

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 3d

It’s 30 Oct and Michael Bublé is haunting me with Christmas carols in cafe while I’m having a ☕️ . No one is safe. #merrychristmas #halloween

Opened laptop with background of a cafe with a couple at the top right hand corner enjoying coffee. Or are they?

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 6d

And thank you @lorencrary.bsky.social @sethmlarson.dev @ixek.bsky.social for taking the time to work on it. Your work is really appreciated by us, the people 💕.

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 6d

It was the right thing to do.
It wouldn’t be worthwhile if we couldn’t stand behind the diverse communities that form the backbone of Python.
It’s tough cos the ecosystem is expanding faster than resources. Sustaining takes real funding and responsibilities.
Our year-end fundraising is coming soon.

Python Software Foundation @python.org · 6d

TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language

www.python.org

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 20d

When you’re bored, just stare into your tower.

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · 23d

Thank you, @developer.arm.com, for investing in the future of #Python and the PSF by hosting this year’s CPython sprint– we appreciate your support!

Arm Software Developers @developer.arm.com · 24d

🐍 CPython Core Dev Sprint 2025 wrap:

~50 core devs (yes, Guido too) and invited guests hacking in Cambridge. JIT, free-threading, C-API, endless side discussions.

It's safe to say the best ideas start over coffee and a whiteboard with @python.org: community.arm.com/arm-communit...

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · 24d

On my way to @PyCon HK. See you there!

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Aug 11

With @python.org Grants Program pause, organizers worried about keeping their events alive. As both board member and part of community, it’s been tough for us too. Here's something I put up from what I've learnt in the past. Hope it helps one event at a time.❤️
georgiker.com/blog/one-eve...

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · Aug 5

The PSF Grants Program has been temporarily paused after hitting our 2025 funding cap early.
It was an extremely difficult but necessary decision to ensure the program and foundation’s near and long term sustainability. Learn more on our blog: pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

The PSF has paused our Grants Program

Effective August 1st, 2025, the PSF is temporarily pausing our Grants Program after reaching our 2025 grant budget cap earlier than expected. We know how important this program is to many in our community and making this decision was difficult. This is a necessary step to protect both the future of the program and the short- and long-term sustainability of the PSF. (If this moves you immediately to donate to the PSF, we welcome your contributions via our donations page).

pyfound.blogspot.com

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pyladiescon.bsky.social @pyladiescon.bsky.social · Jul 30

💜 We’re looking for volunteers!

Join us for #PyLadiesCon 2025, our 3rd global Python conference celebrating diversity in tech 🌍🐍

📣 Check out the blog with all the details: conference.pyladies.com/2025-call-fo...

#Python #PyLadies

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌍✨ EuroPython just ended.
In many hallway chats and community organisers open space, one issue came up again and again: Sponsorship.
Now that AI is taking the spotlight, I’m asking: Who's left behind?
My thoughts here:
✍️ georgiker.com/blog/is-ai-l...

#EuroPython #OpenSource #AI #Python #community

Is AI Leaving the Python Community Behind?

Georgi’s Official Website

georgiker.com

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’m honored to be giving a keynote 🎤 at a very special event supporting the newly formed Python Asia Organization (PAO).
Don’t know PAO? They’re behind PyCon APAC and next year that continues as Python Asia. 🎟️ Support by attending online event: July 26 for 7€!
events.pythonasia.org/charity-talk...

Keynote poster of Donghee Na and Georgi Ker

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jul 18

Such a nice way to close @europython.eu keynote with Python: the documentary and the panel of our community @brettcannon.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy @mitsuhiko.at @pauleveritt.org Looking forward to the full documentary!

Panel discussion with Brett, Armin and Paul

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jul 16

It is true that contributions are more than just commits. For @savannah.dev, it was triaging and documentation #europython

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jul 16

Excited to see @savannah.dev opening the first Keynote for @europython.eu #europython

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pyladiescon.bsky.social @pyladiescon.bsky.social · Jul 11

🎉 Attention Pythonistas! 🎉
The #PyLadiesCon 2025 CFP is officially OPEN! 🐍✨

📅 Dec 5–7, 2025
🌍 Multilingual & multi-timezone
🎙️ Open to all experience levels!

📢 Apply to speak: pretalx.com/pyladiescon-...
💡 How to submit: youtu.be/OGBaKjW8pj4

Let’s make it unforgettable! 💜

#PyLadies #Python #PSF

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pyladiescon.bsky.social @pyladiescon.bsky.social · Jul 10

💜 PyLadiesCon is BACK! 🎉🐍

📅 Dec 5–7, 2025
🌍 100% online, free & global
🎤 Talks, panels, workshops & more
✨ Multilingual, inclusive & full of community love

📝✨ Read the blog: conference.pyladies.com/2025-pyladie...

Get ready for 3 days of pure magic 🥳

#PyLadiesCon #PyLadies #Python

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jun 26

I’m in awe of all the work Tamara has put into the community over the years. And it’s a lot 🫨! You’ve got to listen to this episode of @pypodcats.live when it drops.

PyPodcats @pypodcats.live · Jun 25

Sneak peek into our 9th episode of #HiddenFiguresofPython!

Meet Tamara Atanasoska!

Open source contributer since 2012, in projects like Gnome and e-cidadania (via Google Summer of Code), and Fairlearn.

Hosts: @georgically.bsky.social & @mariatta.ca
@djangoproject.com @pyladiesberlin.bsky.social

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Georgi Ker @georgically.bsky.social · Jun 24

Finally booked the flight ✈️. It will be the first time for me to attend @europython! Gonna support @savannah, meeting many buddies there! And perhaps an Orange Espresso morning session to meet new and old friends 🍊☕️
So... who's attending ?

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