EuroPython Beginners’ Day

On Saturday 19th July, we’ll be hosting a day to help introduce people to programming and its applications, which will feature three tracks running in parallel. The events are designed to welcome newcomers to the Python ecosystem, including a series of talks and panels by junior developers and two workshops designed to introduce complete beginners to web development and data science. The day will be held at WPP Prague.

We are running the following three tracks:

• The Unconference (48 places): a series of panels and discussions designed to help people new to or early in tech to start and grow their career
• Django Girls (40 places): a hands-on workshop teaching the basics of web development
• Humble Data (18 places): a hands-on workshop teaching the basics of data science.

Please read more about each event below.

How do I sign up?

To participate in the Beginners’ Day, please complete the following steps:

• Please sign for your desired track using the form below. Places for each track are limited, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Wait for a confirmation email letting you know which track you have been assigned to.
• After receiving your confirmation email, please make sure you have a ticket for the event. If you already hold a ticket for EuroPython (any type) you may use this ticket to attend; otherwise, please purchase a ticket for the track of your choice through the ticket store. Tickets are €5 for the Unconference and Humble Data, and free for Django Girls.

The Unconference

The Unconference is designed to help you start and grow your tech career. On the day, you’ll be able to:

• Attend panel discussions where junior developers share their real-world experiences, hiring managers explain what they look for in candidates, and experienced developers discuss the journey from junior to senior roles;
• Participate in an interactive workshop focused on practical skills for succeeding in your first tech job;
• Join discussion circles that bridge perspectives between beginners and seasoned professionals;
• Watch lightning talks from those who’ve recently made the leap into tech careers.

Whether you’re considering a career change, looking for your first tech role, or wanting to advance your early career, these collaborative sessions provide insights and advice from people who’ve been in your shoes.

The Unconference will start at 9:00 and end at 18:00, see the full schedule.

Django Girls

Django Girls is a welcoming, hands-on workshop designed specifically for women and other underrepresented groups with little to no previous programming experience. Throughout this full-day session, participants will build their very own web application using Python and Django, guided by experienced mentors who provide personalized support every step of the way. The workshop follows a carefully designed curriculum that makes web development accessible and fun, creating a supportive environment where beginners can ask questions, experiment, and celebrate their progress together.

This workshop is specifically designed for people with no previous knowledge of Python or web development. During the workshop, attendees will learn:

• How to install Python and use virtual environments
• How to install Python packages
• Python basics like variables, loops, functions, and conditionals
• How to use Django to build a simple web app and deploy it to a live server
• HTML and CSS fundamentals
• Version control with Git and GitHub.

Just bring a laptop, and by the end of the day, you’ll have deployed your first web application to the internet!

The Django Girls workshop will start at 9:00 and end around 17:00.

We are also looking for mentors for Django Girls. Applications for mentors close on July 4th.

Humble Data

Humble Data is an inclusive, beginner-friendly workshop that introduces participants to data science using Python. It is aimed at people from underrepresented groups in tech but is open to everyone. Throughout this interactive session, you’ll learn essential Python programming concepts while exploring real-world datasets, creating visualizations, and discovering patterns through analysis. Experienced mentors will guide you through each step, from setting up your environment to implementing data analysis techniques.

This workshop is also designed for people with no previous knowledge of Python or data science. During the workshop, attendees will learn:

• Python basics like variables, loops, functions, and conditionals
• How to read in data using Python
• How to manipulate and clean data using pandas
• How to visualise data using Matplotlib and Seaborn.

Just bring a laptop, and you’ll leave with practical skills to begin your data science journey.

The Humble Data workshop will start at 9:30 and end around 17:00.

Accessibility

The venue for the Beginners Day is accessible.

The main entrance to the building is accessible for wheelchair users via a platform (the entrance from the main road). If you choose to enter the building via the operational-side reception from the Vltava, then there is access along a straight line and slightly up a hill. The spaces are connected by an elevator that also leads to -1, where there is a wheelchair toilet.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the venue, but other dogs will need to be left at home.