29/11/2025
PYCON SENEGAMBIA 2025: YOUNG PYTHON ENTHUSIASTS GATHER IN BANJUL
Building Tomorrow's Web: Humans and Artificial Intelligence
Banjul, The Gambia - The PyCon Senegambia 2025 conference is currently underway in Banjul, bringing together young Python enthusiasts from Senegal and The Gambia to explore the intersection of web development and artificial intelligence.
The three-day event, which began at the University of The Gambia is featuring seminars and lectures on Python programming, editing, and its applications in artificial intelligence and web development. At QCity, the sessions are centered on the synergy between humans and artificial intelligence.
Sheriff Sonko, Program Coordinator, emphasized the importance of building a strong Python community in the region. Christian Heitzmann, a Swiss tech writer and web developer, shared his expertise on using Python for web development and online collaboration, stating, "Python is not only about promoting the language, but creating a community where everyone can be part of it."
Today's agenda includes training sessions and discussions on the latest Python developments. PyCon Senegambia is an annual conference that brings together Python enthusiasts from Senegal and The Gambia to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the tech area. The event promotes Python programming, supports local tech communities, and encourages innovation.
The first PyCon Senegambia event was held in 2019 in Dakar, Senegal, and Banjul, The Gambia, to empower young people in the region to share knowledge and interact.
by
Mariama A. Ceesay
African Renaissance TV Network