Microsoft and GitHub Invade PyCon US 2026: What to Expect at the Conference
Get ready for an unforgettable PyCon US 2026! Microsoft and GitHub are teaming up to bring you a packed experience at the Long Beach Convention Center from May 14–17. Whether you're a seasoned Pythonista or just starting your journey, our booth and sessions are designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Stop by, say hello, and share your stories about using our tools and services. We can't wait to meet you!
Booth Highlights
Make sure to visit the Microsoft and GitHub booth for exclusive demos and live discussions. A must-see is the Meta booth on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., where we'll showcase the integration of Pylance with Meta's new Pyrefly type checker. This integration is currently available in our Insiders build for early preview, and we're thrilled to bring it to all users later this year. It's a game-changer for Python type checking—don't miss it!
Hands-On Labs at the Booth
Join us for quick, interactive 10-minute labs where you can dive into real-world scenarios. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity. Here's what you can explore:
- GitHub Copilot – Boost your coding productivity with AI-powered suggestions
- Azure DocumentDB – Manage NoSQL databases with ease
- Microsoft Foundry – Build and scale AI solutions on a unified platform
- Microsoft Agent Framework – Create intelligent agents that interact naturally
- Azure PostgreSQL – Harness the power of a fully managed relational database
- Azure AI Search – Implement sophisticated search capabilities in your apps
Each lab is designed to give you a taste of what's possible, with expert guidance from our team. Walk away with new skills and ideas to apply in your own projects.
Conference Talks and Sessions
Our team is also delivering a diverse lineup of talks across multiple tracks. Mark your calendar for these can't-miss sessions:
Wednesday, May 13
- Build your first MCP server in Python – 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Room 101A – Pamela Fox (Hands-on workshop)
- Dungeons and Databases: Build NPC agents to work with data in DocumentDB and Postgres (Microsoft Sponsor session) – 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Room 201B – Marko Hotti & Patty Chow
Thursday, May 14 – Education Summit
- Big Lessons from Small Models: Teaching Python AI with SLMs – 2:40 p.m.–3:05 p.m., Room 104C – Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
- Your Slides, But Faster: Building an AI-powered presentation workflow – 3:40 p.m.–4:05 p.m., Room 104C – Pamela Fox
Friday, May 15 – PyCharlas (Spanish)
- Cómo pasé de perdida a enseñar Python + IA a miles, en un año – 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Room 104C – Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
Saturday, May 16 – Maintainer Summit
- Maintainer Summit Tools Track: Dev Containers – 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m., Room 201A – Sarah Kaiser
Sunday, May 17
- A bridge over (not) troubled waters: Collecting marine data from your couch – 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom A – Sarah Kaiser
These sessions cover everything from AI in education to database magic and developer tooling. Whether you're into hands-on labs or deep-dive talks, there's something for everyone.
Can't wait to see you there! For more updates, follow the Microsoft for Python Developers Blog.