Black Python Devs Leadership Summit

PyOhio is proud to co-host the Black Python Devs Leadership Summit 2026 the day before PyOhio at the same venue.

The summit is a single-day workshop for current and aspiring leaders and organizers in the Python community to connect, grow, and learn with one another. It's open to anyone serving, or hoping to serve, in those roles at the local, regional, or global level.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Location: Cleveland State University Student Center, Cleveland, OH (same venue as PyOhio)
  • Cost: Free
  • Live stream: Black Python Devs YouTube Channel

Schedule at a Glance

  • 8:00 AM: Registration & mingling
  • 9:00 AM: Welcome and morning program (keynote, group discussion)
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch break
  • 1:00 PM: Afternoon program (keynote, community talks)
  • 4:15 PM: Closing remarks

See the full agenda on the Black Python Devs site.

Registration

The summit requires a separate ticket from PyOhio registration. When PyOhio 2026 registration opens, you'll be able to add a summit ticket alongside your PyOhio registration. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when registration opens.

Code of Conduct

The summit operates under both the Black Python Devs Code of Conduct and the PyOhio Code of Conduct.

More Information

Full event details, including agenda and speakers, are available on the Black Python Devs event page.