Python Brasil

What Python Brasil does

Python Brasil is a non-profit, volunteer-run annual conference dedicated to promoting the open-source Python programming language in Brazil. Founded in 2007 and organized under Associação Python Brasil (APyB), the event targets Python developers, data scientists, and technology professionals ranging from beginners to expert contributors, and is anchored by a flagship partnership with the Python Software Foundation (PSF). The 2024 edition ran October 16-21 in Rio de Janeiro across three venues: Faculty SENAC RJ (tutorials), Centro de Convenções Bolsa do Rio (main talks), and Lounge FIAP/Alura (open-source sprints). Programming features invited keynote speakers and community-selected presentations, with prominent 2024 speakers including Fernanda Wanderley (Google ML Expert), Fabio Pigler (PyScript creator, Anaconda), Jessica Temporal (Auth0 by Okta Developer Advocate), and Nina Da Hora (AI ethics researcher). The event also partners with diversity-focused organizations including WiDS Rio and Mulheres em IA.

The conference operates on a hybrid attendance model: free global online streaming alongside paid in-person attendance, with ticketing handled through Eventbrite. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered corporate sponsorships — Diamond (PSF), Gold (Elastic), Silver (Okta, Globo, Jusbrasil, Lincoln Loop), and Support (Novatec, SENAC, FIAP, Alura, Vinta Software, APyB) — plus in-person ticket sales. Distribution relies on community channels including a dedicated Discord server (pybr2024-cdc), speaker networks, and partner organizations. With ~8 reported employees, the operation is lean and volunteer-driven, and the conference functions both as a knowledge-sharing forum and as a recruitment and brand-building venue for sponsoring technology companies.

The underlying platform is event-based rather than a SaaS or product offering — there is no proprietary software, no application, no API, and no SDK disclosed. The technical footprint consists of the Eventbrite ticketing integration, the conference website, and the Discord community channel. Marketing and community engagement are organized around the annual event cycle, with no recurring subscription product, no published pricing beyond free-online versus paid-in-person, and no disclosed financials. The legal entity behind the event is Associação Python Brasil (APyB), a Brazilian non-profit association; Python Brasil itself operates as a conference brand under that umbrella.

Name

Python Brasil

Legal name

Associação Python Brasil

Website

https://2024.pythonbrasil.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Python Brasil is a non-profit, volunteer-run annual Python programming language conference organized under Associação Python Brasil (APyB), serving Brazilian Python developers through tutorials, technical talks, and open-source sprints, funded primarily through tiered corporate sponsorships and paid in-person attendance with free global online streaming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developer Conference

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Python programming conference
• Developer community events
• Open-source software meetup
• Technology education conference
• Software developer networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorship: The conference is primarily funded through tiered corporate sponsorships (Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Support levels). Sponsors include technology companies like PSF, Elastic, Okta, Globo, and educational platforms like Alura. Interested sponsors contact via [email protected].
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from in-person conference attendance tickets sold through Eventbrite. Online attendance is free. The event is described as having limited tickets remaining, suggesting premium pricing for in-person access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Python Brasil is a non-profit, volunteer-driven annual conference that promotes the open-source Python programming language through a multi-format program of hands-on tutorials, expert talks, and open-source sprints. The 2024 edition was held October 16-21 at the Centro de Convenções Bolsa do Rio in Rio de Janeiro, with free online streaming for remote attendees and paid in-person attendance. The event is organized under the auspices of the Associação Python Brasil (APyB).

Product overview

Python Brasil 2024 is a non-profit, volunteer-driven annual conference organized by the Brazilian Python Association (APyB) to promote the Python programming language. The event features a multi-format program including hands-on tutorials (Oct 16-17), main talks with keynote speakers (Oct 18-20), and open-source sprints (Oct 21). An online streaming option is available for remote participation. The conference brings together prominent speakers including Fernanda Wanderley (Google ML Expert), Fabio Pigler (PyScript Creator), Jessica Temporal (Auth0 Developer Advocate), and Nina Da Hora (AI ethics researcher).

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Products and services

• Python Brasil 2024 Conference (In-Person) A paid in-person annual conference for Python developers, data scientists, and technology professionals held over six days in Rio de Janeiro. Includes tutorials at SENAC RJ, keynote talks at Centro de Convenções Bolsa do Rio, and open-source sprints at Lounge FIAP/Alura. Tickets sold via Eventbrite with limited availability.
• Online Streaming (Free) A free online streaming offering that provides global remote access to the Python Brasil conference talks for developers and community members who cannot attend in person. Accessible via Eventbrite registration.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Python Software Foundation (PSF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024PSF is the Diamond-level sponsor and primary organizational supporter of Python Brasil. As the non-profit organization dedicated to the Python programming language, PSF provides organizational backing, legitimacy, and resources for the conference. The event is directed by volunteers and supported by APyB.
• Associação Python Brasil (APyB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024APyB is the official organizational entity behind Python Brasil. The association supports and organizes the conference, with information available at python.org.br. APyB logo appears as a supporting partner in the event materials.
• ElasticcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Gold-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Elastic is a technology company specializing in search, analytics, and observability solutions built on the Elastic Stack.
• OktacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Silver-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Sponsor of speaker Jessica Temporal who serves as Sr. Developer Advocate at Auth0 by Okta.
• GlobocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Silver-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Major Brazilian media and technology company.
• Lincoln LoopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Silver-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. A Python-focused web development agency.
• JusbrasilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Silver-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Brazilian legal technology company.
• SENAC RJcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Support-level sponsor providing venue for Python Brasil 2024 tutorials. Located at Rua Santa Luzia, 735 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro. Educational institution supporting technology education.
• FIAPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Support-level sponsor providing Lounge FIAP venue for sprints on October 21. Located at Av. Alm. Barroso, 81, Centro, Rio de Janeiro. Technology-focused educational institution.
• AluracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Support-level sponsor providing Lounge Alura venue for sprints. Brazilian online education platform focused on technology courses.
• NovatecminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Support-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Brazilian technical book publisher.
• Vinta SoftwareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2024Support-level sponsor of Python Brasil 2024. Software development company specializing in Python and Django.
• WiDS Rio de JaneirocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Partner organization promoting diversity in data science. Fernanda Wanderley serves as ambassador for WiDS Rio de Janeiro. The event features diversity-focused content through partnerships with organizations like Mulheres em IA.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EuroPython: Premier European Python conference organized by the EuroPython Society. Shares the same community-driven, volunteer-run, PSF-affiliated model as Python Brasil and competes for the same pool of European sponsors and speakers.
• PyCon US: Annual Python community conference run by the Python Software Foundation in the United States. Directly comparable to Python Brasil in mission, format (tutorials/talks/sprints) and sponsorship model, but at much larger scale.
• PyCon Italia: Italian Python community conference. Directly comparable volunteer-run model; Fabio Pigler, a featured Python Brasil speaker, also founded the Python Italia Association.
• SciPy Conference: Annual scientific Python conference organized by the community in the US. Directly comparable format (tutorials, talks, sprints) and target audience of advanced Python users, particularly in data science and scientific computing.
• PyCon Argentina: Annual Python conference in Argentina. Closest regional peer to Python Brasil — same language ecosystem, similar volunteer-driven model and overlapping Latin American developer audience.
• DjangoCon US: Annual community conference focused on the Django web framework, a major Python ecosystem. Comparable volunteer-run model and developer audience, though narrower topical focus.

Broad incumbents

• The Linux Foundation Open Source Summit: Major industry-supported open-source conference with a Python-adjacent audience. Comparable tiered corporate sponsorship model and developer audience, though broader in scope than a single-language community event.
• FOSDEM: Large Belgium-based open-source software conference that includes a Python developer room. Comparable volunteer-driven, free-to-attend community conference model, but covers many languages and projects rather than Python exclusively.

Emerging players

• PyCon India: Annual Python community conference in India. Comparable volunteer-run, community-driven model serving a large national developer base; relevant as a benchmark for international scaling.
• PyCon Africa: Pan-African Python conference supported by the PSF. Comparable volunteer-driven community model, but at earlier maturity and different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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