Who Are the PyCon Africa 2026 Chairs? Official Announcement

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We are delighted to officially announce the Conference Chairs for PyCon Africa 2026, two outstanding leaders whose dedication to technology, community building, and open collaboration continues to shape the African tech ecosystem.

Please join us in welcoming Dorothy Kabarozi and Hassan Bahati Mukisa as the Chairs of PyCon Africa 2026.

Their combined expertise in software engineering, community leadership, open source advocacy, and developer empowerment reflects the very spirit of PyCon Africa: innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Meet the PyCon Africa 2026 Chairs

Dorothy Kabarozi

Dorothy Kabarozi is an ambitious problem solver with a deep passion for technology and over seven years of experience building logical and innovative solutions across complex web technologies.

Her work spans financial reporting systems, report presentation platforms, data compilation and analysis tools, Educational ERP systems, and financial software and systems. Throughout her career, Dorothy has demonstrated a remarkable ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, efficient, and user-focused solutions.

Beyond her technical expertise, Dorothy is known for her analytical mindset and commitment to delivering high-impact systems that empower organizations to operate more effectively. Her background in financial and educational technology systems brings a unique perspective to PyCon Africa 2026, one grounded in real-world application, reliability, and thoughtful engineering.

As Chair, Dorothy is committed to:

  • Elevating technical excellence across conference tracks

  • Encouraging participation from diverse and underrepresented communities

  • Creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing across industries

  • Strengthening the bridge between academia, industry, and open-source contributors

Her leadership will play a crucial role in ensuring that PyCon Africa 2026 delivers both technical depth and meaningful community engagement.

Hassan Bahati Mukisa

Hassan Bahati Mukisa is a Computer Scientist and Software Engineer with a strong passion for open source, developer tooling, and community building. His work reflects a clear mission: empowering developers through accessible technology and shared knowledge.

Hassan is an active technical speaker who has delivered talks and workshops at developer conferences and meetups across Africa. His speaking engagements have covered topics such as Firebase, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and modern web and mobile development.

Beyond his technical contributions, Hassan is deeply invested in growing inclusive developer communities. He serves as a co-organizer and Platforms Committee Lead for PyCon Uganda, and volunteers across several Google Developer Groups communities. His dedication to collaboration and mentorship has helped nurture a stronger and more connected tech ecosystem in Uganda and beyond.

As Chair of PyCon Africa 2026, Hassan brings:

  • Strong experience in organizing developer-focused events

  • A deep commitment to open source values

  • A passion for inclusive community building

  • Vision for empowering the next generation of African technologists

His leadership ensures that PyCon Africa 2026 will not only be technically exceptional but also community-driven and accessible.

What This Means for PyCon Africa 2026

PyCon Africa has grown into one of the most important gatherings for Python developers, data scientists, educators, researchers, and technology leaders across the continent. With Dorothy and Hassan at the helm, the 2026 edition promises to build on this momentum and deliver:

  • High-quality technical talks and workshops

  • Strong representation from across African tech communities

  • Expanded opportunities for first-time speakers

  • A welcoming and inclusive environment

  • Increased collaboration between local and global Python communities

Their combined strengths, Dorothy’s expertise in complex systems engineering and Hassan’s leadership in open-source community building, create a powerful foundation for a conference that is both technically rigorous and deeply human-centered.

A Vision for Impact

The theme for PyCon Africa 2026 will focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within Africa’s technology ecosystem. Under the leadership of Dorothy Kabarozi and Hassan Bahati Mukisa, the conference aims to:

  • Empower developers through accessible education and mentorship

  • Highlight African-led innovation in Python and emerging technologies

  • Encourage cross-border collaboration within the continent

  • Support open-source contributions from African developers

  • Inspire the next generation of engineers, data scientists, and creators

Their shared commitment to community impact aligns perfectly with the mission of PyCon Africa, creating a platform where knowledge is shared freely, ideas are challenged constructively, and developers are empowered to build solutions that matter.

Looking Ahead

As planning begins in earnest for PyCon Africa 2026, we invite developers, community organizers, sponsors, speakers, and volunteers to join us in shaping what promises to be an unforgettable event.

With Dorothy Kabarozi and Hassan Bahati Mukisa guiding the vision, PyCon Africa 2026 will continue to strengthen Africa’s Python community while amplifying African voices on the global stage.

Stay tuned for updates on:

  • Call for Proposals (CFP)

  • Sponsorship opportunities

  • Volunteer applications

  • Keynote announcements

  • Ticket releases

The journey to PyCon Africa 2026 starts now, and we couldn’t be more excited about the leadership steering it forward.

Join us in congratulating Dorothy and Hassan as they take on this important role and help shape the future of Python in Africa.

See you at PyCon Africa 2026.

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