Spencer at PyCon Africa in Accra
I want to thank Jeffrey Elkner and Jetro Web Development for providing me with this memorable opportunity.
During my time in Accra for PyCon Africa at the University of Ghana, I had the chance to meet a team
of developers and attend a series of lectures presented by veteran Pythonists.
Numerous topics were covered, including: Utilizing LLM Agent for Efficient Requirement Analysis and
Specification, Unleashing Data Science Potential, Building A Realtime Data Capture Stream, Effortless
API Translations in Django: Leveraging Headers for Dynamic Localization, Building your Python Cloud &
Serverless application locally using LocalStack, LLM Agent, Automating your Life with Python Scripts,
and Scaling Financial Services with Python Asyncio. Despite the wide range of topics, my primary
focus was on Django-related sessions."
Trip itinerary
My trip to Ghana for PyCon Africa was primarily aimed at networking with fellow developers and immersing myself in the vibrant tech community. On Monday, September 23rd, Kojo Kwain, a driver assigned by Plav Vanda Hotel, escorted me to the Cedi Conference Centre at the University of Ghana, where PyCon Africa was hosted. Being unfamiliar with the area and representing Jetro Web, I relied on Kojo to ensure I safely navigated the city of Accra and efficiently attended the conference throughout my stay.
The conference itself was exhilarating, providing numerous opportunities to connect with developers from diverse backgrounds. Following my itinerary, I made it a point to wake up before 6:00 AM every day to prepare for the day's presentations, ensuring I didn't miss any sessions of interest. This routine continued diligently over the five-day period until my departure.
My time in Ghana was immensely rewarding, allowing me to engage with like-minded professionals and gain insights into the latest trends in technology, Ghana is definitely the hub of Africa technology.