Jul 2026 · Mariatta
Give a lightning talk: an open invitation, especially to first-time speakers
PyLadies and R-Ladies Vancouver are running a joint lightning talks night on August 19, and we're looking for speakers. An open …
Python · Community · Vancouver
Helping more women lead in Python & open source
PyLadies Vancouver is a Python programming group for women in the Vancouver area. We welcome people who have never programmed before, experienced programmers, and everyone in between.
2015
founded in Vancouver
All
skill levels welcome
Free
to attend
70+
events and counting
What we do
A welcoming home for the Python community in Vancouver
No experience necessary. Whether you're speaking for the first time or a seasoned presenter, there's a seat for you.
Monthly meetups
Talks, lightning rounds and hands-on nights: a friendly room where every question is a good one.
Hands-on workshops
Bring your laptop and build something real, from your first pandas DataFrame to shipping an app to the cloud.
Mentorship & community
Part of the global PyLadies network. Meet people, find collaborators, and grow into leadership.
Next meetup
PyLadies × R-Ladies Vancouver Lightning Talks
A joint lightning talks night with R-Ladies Vancouver: short, punchy talks (5 to 15 minutes) from both communities. Beginners especially welcome, and yes, you can reuse a talk you've given before. We're looking for speakers now.
From the blog
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Jul 2026 · Mariatta
That's a Wrap: Our July Meetup
Recap of our July meetup: a full house, two fantastic talks on AI agents and LLMs, $165 raised for our community, and autographed …
Jun 2026 · Mariatta
July meetup: AI agents and LLMs, plus Python and PyLadies news
Join PyLadies Vancouver on July 6 for two talks on AI agents and LLMs, plus a roundup of Python and PyLadies news: award winners, …
The team
Meet the organizers
The volunteers who make every meetup happen.
Lead organizer · CPython core developer
Keeps the meetups running, welcomes newcomers, and connects members with the wider Python community.
This could be you
We're always looking for more hands: from welcoming people at the door to finding speakers. No experience required.
Community
There's a place for everyone at PyLadies Vancouver
Our community runs on people who step up: to speak, to host, to sponsor, and simply to show up.