Hello, I’m nikkie, a member of the PyCon JP 2025 organizing committee.
With PyCon JP 2025 taking place in Hiroshima on September 26 (Fri) and 27 (Sat), there’s only about four months to go!
Today, we are opening the Call for Proposals (CfP) for PyCon JP 2025!
This year, we are accepting three types of proposals:
- Talks (30 minutes): 44 slots planned
- Posters
- Community Posters
For more details on the CfP, please visit the official site: https://pretalx.com/pycon-jp-2025/cfp
As in previous years, we accept proposals in both Japanese and English.
The schedule is as follows. Please adhere strictly to these dates, and plan to submit your proposal well in advance!
- Submission Start: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 29, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth)
- Notification of Acceptance: End of July (planned)
Below are some notes from the organizing committee.
We look forward to receiving your outstanding proposals that are a perfect fit for PyCon JP 2025!
PyCon JP 2025 Theme: “Pieces of Python, Coming Together”
Do you know the theme for PyCon JP 2025?
It is "Pieces of Python, Coming Together"
PyCon JP 2025: “Pieces of Python, Coming Together” in Hiroshima!
Inspired by this location (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park), we chose the word “peace” as a starting point, aiming to bring together the diverse “pieces” that support Python—technology, tools, experiences, and people—so they can connect and create new possibilities.
This will be the first time PyCon JP is held outside of Tokyo, on a new stage: Hiroshima.
Under the leadership of Chair Nishimoto, the organizing committee envisions PyCon JP 2025 attendees as follows:
- Local students and engineers (Hiroshima and the Chugoku region)
- Visitors combining tourism (domestic and international)
For the former group, not only experienced Python users but also those who are “just starting with Python” are included.
The entire organizing committee welcomes newcomers who are “just starting with Python.”
Gather! And Share the Allure of Python
“Building Bridges to the Cutting Edge”
PyCon JP 2025 will be held on Friday and Saturday.
We expect that Saturday will be easier for students to attend and will attract more visitors, so we will increase content aimed at “people who are just starting with Python” and “Python users who are still beginners.”
Our goal is to make the conference enjoyable for high school and middle school students, as well as users of programming languages other than Python.
We want this to be a venue where we explain technical concepts and knowledge clearly to those beginners and students.
Therefore, in your proposals we welcome topics on the latest technologies.
With your creativity, show the front lines of Python to those who are just starting out!
In the past, there was a “Beginner Session” track: https://pycon.jp/2016/ja/events/beginners/
While using Python and its useful libraries, we hope for in-depth presentations that help attendees understand “what’s happening behind the scenes” and provide accurate background information.
(If you see fit, feel free to include hands-on elements.)
Learning and Career Development
In addition to topics on the latest technologies, we also welcome sharing about learning and career development.
Topics such as personal skill growth and how to engage in technical communities are relevant here.
There is no need to worry, “I’m still a Python beginner...” Sharing the challenges you faced and how you overcame them will provide valuable insights for newcomers to Python.
Speaking of skill growth, AI is an unavoidable topic. Feel free to submit proposals on AI utilization!
Summary of Changes for the PyCon JP 2025 CfP
- As in previous years, please submit a wide range of topics:
- Web, machine learning, etc.
- See the 2024 timetable for reference.
- The organizing committee aims to collect two types of talks related to the PyCon JP 2025 theme:
- 1. “Building Bridges to the Cutting Edge”
- 2. “Learning and Career Development”
- The audience-level categories have been expanded from three to four:
- Novice (new to Python) (NEW)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Review Criteria for Proposals
Since we are seeking presentations on “Building Bridges to the Cutting Edge” and “Learning and Career Development” in addition to the usual topics, we have updated the review criteria from 2024 as follows:
1. Adherence to the PyCon JP Code of Conduct
PyCon JP requires all participants to follow the Code of Conduct. Proposals that do not meet this standard cannot be accepted, no matter how excellent the content. Violations include inappropriate remarks or defamation against specific individuals or groups. Please read the Code of Conduct before applying.
PyCon JP Code of Conduct: https://www.pycon.jp/policies/code-of-conduct.html
2. Clarity on the audience and their takeaways
PyCon JP attracts attendees ranging from new Python users to seasoned professionals, working in diverse fields beyond web applications and data science. We value proposals that clearly articulate “who,” “what,” and “how” to ensure alignment with the audience’s needs.
3. Genuine passion for the topic
Why do you want to give this presentation? We look for heartfelt motivations such as “I want to spare others from the struggles I faced,” “I want to help someone,” or “I want to contribute.”
4. Relevance to Python
PyCon JP gathers everyone from light Python users to heavy users. Today, Python is used by scientists and can even be run from Excel. We consider all such use cases as relevant to Python.
These are the main points we use when reviewing proposals.
We look forward to your proposal submissions!
Please apply enthusiastically!!
