Past PyCon MY Events
- Humble Beginning - Mini PyCon MY 2014PyCon MY commenced its journey in 2014, marking the inaugural conference held in Malaysia. Taking place in April, the event garnered participation from 70 individuals, including software developers and students, drawing a diverse audience from the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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PyCon MY 2015Building on this foundation, PyCon MY 2015 unfolded at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya. With over 170 attendees, the conference encompassed insightful talks on cloud services, software development, and Python best practices. Keynote speakers were Marcus Low and Mark Rees.
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PyCon MY 2016PyCon MY was held at the International University of Malaya- Wales, attracting nearly 120 participants. The event featured a spectrum of topics ranging from software development to Python applications in data science and machine learning, solidifying its position as a hub for multifaceted discussions. The Keynote speakers were Tarek Ziadé and Steve Holden.
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PyCon APAC 2017The pinnacle of PyCon MY's journey arrived in 2017 when Malaysia hosted PyCon APAC for the first time. This landmark event drew nearly 300 participants, including speakers with diverse backgrounds. The conference not only received support from Python communities in the APAC region but also welcomed attendees from Europe and America, showcasing its global prominence. Keynote speakers was Jessica Mckellar.
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PyCon MY 2018Returning to the University of Malaya in 2018, PyCon MY welcomed close to 150 participants and initiated a project to invite local developers as speakers, fostering a sense of community engagement. Keynote speakers were Khairil Yusof and Choong Yue Lin.
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PyCon MY 2019In 2019, the event moved to iSpace, Plaza VADS, witnessing increased volunteer participation, a notable shift in the gender ratio, and an enriched program featuring open-space talks and tutorials. Keynote speakers were Carol Willing and Dr. Poo Kuan Hoong.
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PyCon APAC 2020The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led PyCon APAC to adopt a virtual format, attracting around 200 participants globally. The conference spanned two weekends and four days, emphasizing tutorial sessions and panel discussions on pertinent Python issues.
Leveraging on virtual conference, we managed to curate an esteemed lineup of international speakers, notably the eminent Python creator, Guido van Rossum, along with representatives from the Python Software Foundation and notable experts in the Python communities.
In a strategic move towards broader community engagement, this edition of PyCon MY marked the initiation of a collaborative partnership with Kinabalu Coders, further enhancing our commitment to impactful community outreach initiatives.
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PyCon MY 2021PyCon MY 2021, adapting to ongoing circumstances, hosted a one-day virtual event with two sessions, encompassing conference talks and tutorial sessions. It was a 2-track event with 1 keynote speech by Dr. Lau Cher Han, the founder of CoronaTracker.com, 11 talks, and 6 tutorials. The virtual conference was supported by over 70 attendees from all over the world.
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PyCon MY 2022In 2022, marking a gradual return to physical events, PyCon MY hosted a modest yet impactful gathering in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, consisting of three sprints covering web application building and robotic applications using Micropython, in alignment with lifted government restrictions on public gatherings and travel.
Adhering meticulously to prescribed guidelines, this edition of PyCon embraced a distinctive format, functioning as an immersive camp experience, hosting approximately 30 participants.
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PyCon MY 2023The conference, hosted at the prestigious University of Malaya, witnessed a noteworthy resurgence, drawing an attendance of around 100 participants.
The event showcased a robust agenda featuring 2 insightful keynotes, 10 engaging talks, 1 comprehensive tutorial, and 5 illuminating lightning talks, with distinguished speakers including Max Ong from Singapore and Thevesh Theva, a civil servant hailed from Malaysia.
