The Python Software Association of Namibia (PYNAM) is a registered Non-Profit Organization in Namibia, dedicated to promoting Python programming and technological literacy. PYNAM organizes PyCon Namibia, an annual conference run entirely by volunteers.
PYNAM is a registered Non-Profit Organization in Namibia, officially registered with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA). We are the organization behind PyCon Namibia, which is run solely by dedicated volunteers.
Our aim is to promote Python and bridge the tech gap among citizens, enabling participation in the global tech community.
PYNAM is led entirely by volunteer members of the Python community who also organize PyCon Namibia.
All students, school and university staff, and community members enthusiastic about Python programming are eligible to become members of PYNAM.
Collaborate - Learn - Grow
PyCon Namibia is an annual conference organized by PYNAM, bringing together Python enthusiasts of all levels. It serves as a platform for learning, collaboration, and community building. Participants can expect:
Join us at PyCon Namibia to be part of a vibrant community driving positive change through Python programming.
For MoreDeveloping skills, raising profiles, and inspiring beyond borders
PyCon Namibia plays a pivotal role in developing Namibia's software capacity and skills. It has directly contributed to the career advancements of Namibian programmers and has spurred local initiatives to harness local talent and energy.
Despite Namibia's young software industry, PyCon Namibia's success underscores a promising future. It's an essential event for Namibian programmers across industry, research, and education.
Internationally, PyCon Namibia has elevated Namibia's profile. It has inspired the establishment of Python programming conferences in some other countries in Africa, attracting travelers from various African nations to learn from Namibia's PyCon model and its benefits for local programmers and software industries.
PyCon Namibia attracts programmers and software experts from around the world. Attendees come from diverse countries including Angola, Brazil, Britain, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Italy, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Czech Republic, South Africa, the USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.