Recap EuroPython 2025

EuroPython is a full week dedicated to all things Python. This year the conference ran from 14–20 July in historic Prague.

My first EuroPython

This was my very first EuroPython. Right after picking up the badge, you’re welcomed by a table full of stickers to customize it — interests, working groups, and even a “first EuroPython” tag. It was fun to see such a mix of long-time regulars and newcomers like myself.

Talks

When I first opened the schedule, I was a little overwhelmed. With more than 180 speakers and around 100 talks, it wasn’t easy to choose where to start. One thing was clear: boredom wasn’t a part of the programme.

The conference offered variety on every level — speakers, topics, and presentation styles. From catching Ukrainian snacks while discussing football analytics (thanks, Ruslan), to learning about Polish strawberry pasta recipe during a deep dive into concurrency controls. Each speaker, whether a first-timer or a veteran, brought a piece of themselves to the stage, making every talk all the more engaging.

Beyond the sheer number of talks, the range of topics was amazing. One moment you’re diving into the internals of FastAPI and Django, and the next you’re building your own ASGI-compliant protocol. The programme spanned everything from DevOps, Kubernetes and geospatial engineering to GPU-accelerated computing, microcontrollers, and of course, AI. Whatever your area of expertise, if you work with Python, chances are you’ll find someone tackling similar challenges at EuroPython.

Below is a selection of talks I’d like to highlight.

Myths and fairy tales around Python performance - Antonio Cuni

Antonio Cuni, principal software engineer at Anaconda and author of SPylang. SPy is subset of Python designed to be statically compiled. The project aims to balance the ease-of-use and productivity of a dynamically typed language, while stripping the language of some features to make it faster.

In his talk, Antonio covers some of the most common misc…