Good news, everyone! We've extended the deadline for the Packaging Summit at EuroPython 2026 by a week to July 6 (was June 29). Still time to join us!

https://programme.europython.eu/europython-2026/talk/SBREFN/
Request to attend (required): https://forms.gle/cNZU3NnbeFY1aiqw6
Propose a topic: https://forms.gle/GCBvWQW25QxKJLZu5

It covers where the foundation focuses its time and resources for the next five years. Annual reviews mean there will be more chances to weigh in, but this is the most direct one.

If Python matters to you, please take a look and let us know what's missing.

Feedback: strategy@python.org
Next strategy office hour: June 23, 1 PM UTC on the PSF Discord.

#python #PSF #opensource

Reminder: the PSF strategic plan draft is open for feedback until June 25.

I've been doing Python infrastructure work for 15 years (Django, pip, virtualenv, PyPA, Jazzband, conda, now PSF board chair). The plan was shaped by community interviews, staff review, and board planning sessions.

https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/06/psf-strategic-plan-2026-draft-open-for.html

I'm excited to announce Packaging Summit at EuroPython 2026, Monday, July 13, in Kraków (Poland). Pradyun and I are co-chairing again.

Request to attend and propose topics by June 29 AoE:
https://programme.europython.eu/europython-2026/talk/SBREFN/

If you're involved in Python packaging, as a tool author, library maintainer, downstream distributor, or user, and want to help hash out the present and future of packaging in person, this is the place.

#Python

So folks, hear me out, what if GitHub would get rid of `pull_request_target`.

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@ThePSF/116555573783540910

The PSF Board has been developing a strategic plan and today we're sharing the high-level goals for community feedback. Full draft with detailed objectives follows in June.

This plan will shape how the PSF spends its resources for the next five years. If Python is part of your world, we'd love to hear from you.

#Python #PSF #OpenSource

RE: https://mastodon.social/@hugovk/116534351048413930

Thank you for all you've done in the past years Hugo!

📦 The schedule for the Packaging Summit at PyCon US 2026 is up.

Pradyun, CAM and I are co-chairing again. This year's topics:

- Wheel 2.0 and better compression (Emma Smith)
- Limiting abuse vectors on PyPI (Mike Fiedler)
- Packaging ecosystems vs tools (Mahe Iram Khan)

Plus lightning talks and roundtable discussions.

More details here: https://us.pycon.org/2026/events/packaging-summit/

#PyConUS #Python #Packaging

Last call: registration for the Packaging Summit at PyCon US 2026 closes today, April 30 AoE (Anywhere on Earth).

Friday, May 15, 1:45–5:45 PM in Room 201A at the Long Beach Convention Center. Pradyun, CAM and I are co-chairing again.

Request to attend: https://forms.gle/tu4zHaFYDCFFYMqx6
Propose a topic: https://forms.gle/3ht7mTZ5N6FktnfH8

Details: https://us.pycon.org/2026/events/packaging-summit/

#Python #PyConUS #Packaging

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@yossarian/116488570060635752

GitHub user 1610 (February 2008) here, I'm seconding this dissatisfaction!

Quick reminder: Registration for the Packaging Summit at PyCon US 2026 closes this Thursday, April 30 AoE (Anywhere on Earth).

Friday, May 15, 1:45–5:45 PM in Room 201A at the Long Beach Convention Center. Pradyun, CAM and I are co-chairing again.

All details (including signup links): https://us.pycon.org/2026/events/packaging-summit/

#Python #PyConUS #Packaging

Last PyCon US hotel nudge: Marriott and Courtyard block reservations close tomorrow. ⏳

If you still need a room, now is a good time to book through the official flow in your dashboard. #PyConUS #Python

Final hotel details are on the official PyCon US Hotels page:
https://us.pycon.org/2026/venue/hotels/

Marriott and Courtyard reservations in the official block close April 24. Booking happens through your PyCon US dashboard after paid registration.

Final PyCon US hotel reminder: Marriott and Courtyard block reservations close April 24. ⏳

Booking through the official block really does matter.

#PyConUS #Python

Booking details are on the official PyCon US Hotels page:
https://us.pycon.org/2026/venue/hotels/

Hyatt Regency and Westin reservations in the official block close April 20. Booking happens through your PyCon US dashboard after paid registration.

PyCon US reminder: Hyatt and Westin block reservations close April 20. ⏳

If you are attending and still need a room, please book through the official flow in your dashboard.

#PyConUS #Python

Python Software Foundation: Reflecting on Five Years as the PSF’s First CPython Developer in Residence

https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/04/reflecting-on-five-years-as-psfs-first.html

#Python

Details and booking instructions are on the official PyCon US Hotels page:
https://us.pycon.org/2026/venue/hotels/

Booking is through the PyCon US dashboard after paid registration. Hyatt Regency and Westin close April 20; Courtyard and Marriott close April 24.

A practical PyCon US note: if you are coming and have not booked your hotel yet, please use the official block.

Hotel pickup is one of the boring but important parts of conference economics, and it has a real effect on what PyCon can support. 📌

#PyConUS #Python

🗓️✨ The summit will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026 at PyCon US 2026 in Long Beach.

⏳ Attendance requests and topic proposals close on April 30, 2026 AoE.

Looking forward to another good set of discussions across the Python packaging ecosystem.

#PyConUS #Python #Packaging