We are very excited to invite everyone to PyCon Cameroon 2026! We are seeking
speakers of all experience levels and backgrounds to contribute to our conference
program. If you use Python professionally, as a hobbyist, or are just excited
about Python or programming and open source communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please take the time to read the information below to help you submit an informed
and successful proposal.
📅 Timeline
March 1st, 2026
Call For Proposals Opens
Start submitting your talk and workshop proposals via Sessionize.
May 31st, 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
Call For Proposals Closes
Last day to submit your proposals. Don't wait until the last minute!
June 30th, 2026
Notifications Sent
All submitters will receive acceptance or feedback notifications.
July 15th, 2026
Schedule Published
The full conference schedule is posted on the PyCon Cameroon website.
August 28th - 29th, 2026
PyCon Cameroon 2026
The main event in Yaoundé, Cameroon!
🎯 Session Types
Regular Talks (30 min)
Standard conference talks covering Python topics, case studies,
best practices, and technical deep-dives.
Lightning Talks (5 min)
Short, focused presentations on a single topic, idea, or project.
Great for first-time speakers!
Workshops (3 hours)
Hands-on tutorials where attendees learn by doing. Includes
coding exercises and practical projects.
Panel Discussions
Moderated discussions with multiple experts on trending Python
topics and industry trends.
⚠️ Important Notes
AI-Generated Content Policy
Proposal submissions that are solely or largely written by AI tools (such as ChatGPT,
Claude, etc.) will not be accepted. Your proposal should reflect your own thoughts
and expertise.
Proposal Limit
- • Each individual may submit a maximum of two proposals
- • Each proposal may include a maximum of two speakers
- • Co-speaking counts toward your submission limit
Recording Notice
All PyCon Cameroon talks and workshops will be recorded and released on our
YouTube channel to help with Python education across Africa. By submitting,
you agree to be recorded.
📜 Code of Conduct
All speakers are expected to have read and adhere to the conference
Code of Conduct.
Slide contents and spoken material should be appropriate for a professional
audience including people of many different backgrounds.
Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate, and neither is language or
imagery that denigrates or demeans people based on race, gender, religion,
sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, or any other dimension
of diversity.
