Report on PyCon Tanzania 2021

Report on PyCon Tanzania 2021

The third PyCon Tanzania — Dar es Salaam • 2021. A look back at a programme built around data science, AI and machine learning, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and cybersecurity.

Keynote Speakers

Catherine, speaker at PyCon Tanzania 2021 Speaker

Catherine

Speaker • PyCon Tanzania 2021

Python gets out of your way. You spend your time on the problem you actually care about, not on fighting the language.

Davis, speaker at PyCon Tanzania 2021 Speaker

Davis

Speaker • PyCon Tanzania 2021

Every serious machine-learning tool speaks Python. That makes it the shortest path from a curious question to a working model.

Neema, speaker at PyCon Tanzania 2021 Speaker

Neema

Speaker • PyCon Tanzania 2021

Good Python code reads like a description of what it does. Six months later, you can still understand what you wrote — that is worth a great deal.

Lusajo, speaker at PyCon Tanzania 2021 Speaker

Lusajo

Speaker • PyCon Tanzania 2021

Automation is where Python earns its keep. The tedious hour-long job becomes a script you run once and never think about again.

Photo Highlights

At a Glance

Detailed attendance figures for 2021 are being compiled from the organisers' records.

Report Highlights

Data Science & AI

A strong data-science and machine-learning track, reflecting how the community was using Python in practice.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Talks framed Python's role in automation, data and the future of work in Tanzania.

Cybersecurity

Security sessions for developers, on building safer software and recognising common threats.

Backed by PSF & DSF

Supported by the Python Software Foundation and the Django Software Foundation.

Programme

The 2021 edition kept its mix of talks, workshops and networking, while widening the programme into data science, AI, and security topics.

Special Thanks

  • The Organising Committee — for their tireless dedication
  • PSF & DSF — for their continued support of the community
  • Speakers & attendees — for making the third edition possible
  • Volunteers — the backbone of every PyCon Tanzania