Update on PyCon Ireland 2026: Venue Change and Extended CFP Deadline
Trinity College Dublin can no longer host PyCon Ireland 2026. We are confirming a new venue and date, and the Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to 30 August 2026.
Our booked venue, Trinity College Dublin, has informed us that it can no longer host the conference. This decision was made by the venue, and it means we can no longer confirm 17 October 2026 as our event date.
We know this is disappointing, especially for everyone who was planning to submit a talk, book travel, or simply mark the date in their calendar. We’re disappointed too, but we want to be transparent with the community as soon as we have news, rather than staying quiet while we sort things out.
What This Means Right Now
- The Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to 30 August 2026. We don’t want the venue search to hold back speakers who want to share their Python knowledge, so submissions remain open, you don’t need to wait for the new venue and date to submit. Submit your proposal on our Sessionize page.
- The conference date of 17 October 2026 no longer stands. We will announce a new date once we have one.
- We are actively looking for a new venue in the Dublin area that can accommodate the conference. As soon as a venue and date are confirmed, we will update the website and announce it through our usual channels.
- If you already submitted a talk, don’t worry, your proposal is safe. We will let speakers know the new date and venue as soon as they’re confirmed, so you can make your own arrangements in good time.
What Stays the Same
- PyCon Ireland 2026 is still happening. We are treating this as a reschedule, not a cancellation.
- Our commitment to the community remains unchanged, we are as enthusiastic as ever to showcase your talks, from first-time speakers to seasoned practitioners.
- The team has already begun the process of securing a new venue. We will share updates as soon as there is something concrete to report.
- We still welcome proposals from first-time and experienced speakers alike, across the full range of Python topics, in both full-talk (30 minutes) and lightning-talk (5 minutes) formats. See the full CFP page for submission guidelines.
How to Stay Updated
The fastest way to hear about the new venue and date is to follow us on Mastodon, X, or LinkedIn. We will also post updates here on the blog.
Thank you for your patience and continued support of Python Ireland. We look forward to sharing better news with you soon, and we can’t wait to read your proposals.