What is PyData?

The PyData conference and workshop is a semi-annual event for scientists, engineers, and data analysts in the Python community. The conference focuses on techniques and tools for management, analytics, and visualization of data of different types and sizes with particular emphasis on big data.

Proceeds from PyData will benefit NumFOCUS, a nonprofit working to support and promote the ongoing research and development of Python open-source computing tools in science and technology.

Python is already the de-facto language for many areas of science and technology. Come join the conversation about its future in data science and analytics, and learn about all the great tools Python offers!


PyData News

Volunteer Positions Filled

Mar 07, 2013
Thank you to all those that responded to our request for volunteers. We were flooded with responses and greatly appreciate your interest in helping out with PyData. We have a great group ready and willing to help make this conference incredible. Remember, student registration rates are still available.

Don't Miss Peter Norvig's Keynote on Learning Python

Mar 04, 2013
Peter Norvig's keynote will look into "the features of Python that come into play when it is used as a vehicle for learning programming and computer science."

Thanks to our Media Sponsors

Feb 12, 2013
We want to thank our Media Sponsors: Python Weekly, Software Developer's Journal and Inside Analysis for their support! Information on PyData was included in Python Weekly's issue 73.

Drinks and Data - PyData SV

Feb 01, 2013
Don't miss out on Drinks and Data to be held March 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lilly Mac's in Sunnyvale. The event, sponsored by Continuum Analytics and organized by Big Data SF Bay, is free to attend. Please register at:

Drinks and Data Registration

Schedule for PyData Silicon Valley - Now Posted

Jan 28, 2013

We thank our Proposal Review Committee for their work in narrowing down all the talk and tutorial submissions received for PyData. As a result, we have an incredible schedule of tutorials and talks being presented by top-notch data scientists. We've made sure that sessions will have plenty of time for Q&A.

We are expecting PyData SV to sell out, so register now!