Microsoft and GitHub at PyCon US 2026: What to Expect
Introduction
PyCon US 2026 is just around the corner, taking place from May 14–17 in sunny Long Beach, CA. This year, Microsoft and GitHub are excited to join the community, and we’d love to meet you. Whether you’re a seasoned Pythonista or just starting out, stop by our booth to share your experiences with our tools and services. We’ll have plenty to show, talk about, and even teach you in quick, hands-on sessions. And don’t miss a special collaboration with Meta’s team on Saturday! For a full overview, jump to the talks section or our lab offerings.
Booth Activities and Hands-On Labs
Drop by our booth for 10-minute interactive labs that let you get your hands dirty with the latest technologies. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity. Here is what you can try:
- GitHub Copilot – Boost your Python coding with AI pair programming.
- Azure DocumentDB – Build document‑oriented NoSQL apps with ease.
- Microsoft Foundry – Explore integrated AI development workflows.
- Microsoft Agent Framework – Create intelligent agents that work for you.
- Azure PostgreSQL – Manage data with a fully managed, scalable relational database.
- Azure AI Search – Add powerful search capabilities to your applications.
Our team will be on hand to guide you through each lab, answer questions, and share best practices. It’s a great chance to see how these tools can accelerate your Python projects.
Special Demo: Pylance and Pyrefly Integration
Make sure to visit the Meta booth on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for a live demonstration of the new integration between Pylance and Meta’s cutting‑edge Pyrefly type checker. This integration is currently in early preview within our Insiders build, and we can’t wait to bring it to all users later this year. If you’re passionate about type safety and Python tooling, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
Conference Talks and Sessions
Throughout PyCon US, our team will be presenting a variety of talks and sessions covering everything from building MCP servers to teaching Python AI with small language models. Here is the full lineup:
Wednesday, May 13
- Build your first MCP server in Python – Pamela Fox
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Room 101A - Dungeons and Databases: Build NPC agents to work with data in DocumentDB and Postgres (Microsoft Sponsor session) – Marko Hotti, Patty Chow
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Room 201B
Thursday, May 14
- Education Summit: Big Lessons from Small Models, Teaching Python AI with SLMs – Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
2:40 p.m.–3:05 p.m., Room 104C - Education Summit: Your Slides, But Faster, Building an AI-powered presentation workflow – Pamela Fox
3:40 p.m.–4:05 p.m., Room 104C
Friday, May 15
- PyCharlas: Cómo pasé de perdida a enseñar Python + IA a miles, en un año – Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Room 104C (Spanish language talk)
Saturday, May 16
- Maintainer Summit Tools Track: Dev Containers – Sarah Kaiser
2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m., Room 201A
Sunday, May 17
- A bridge over (not) troubled waters: Collecting marine data from your couch – Sarah Kaiser
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom A
With such a diverse program, there’s something for everyone—from education and AI to databases and container tools. Be sure to mark your schedule and come say hello!
Conclusion
We can’t wait to see you at PyCon US 2026 in Long Beach. Whether you join us at our booth, catch a talk, or explore the Meta collaboration, you’ll leave with new insights and practical skills. See you there!