Python Unplugged on PyTV Recap | The PyCharm Blog

Python Unplugged on PyTV, a virtual conference organized by the PyCharm team, successfully delivered an engaging and inclusive online experience for the global Python community on March 4, 2026. Aimed at making the conference accessible to all, the event featured a '90s music theme and included live talks, hallway tracks, and Q&A sessions from Amsterdam, the birthplace of Python. The conference hosted 15 distinguished speakers, including Travis Oliphant and Carol Willing, covering topics such as AI, data science, and web development. The event also featured panels on AI in open source and the PyLadies community, along with interactive quizzes to engage participants. Garnering over 5,500 live viewers and 8,000 additional recorded views, the success of this initiative has inspired plans for future editions, with the team welcoming community input on potential speakers and topics.