On June 13, the 4th annual “PyDay Valparaíso” was held at the main campus of Federico Santa María Technical University in Valparaíso. This free annual event targets companies, academics, and students, aiming to promote the Python programming language through talks, workshops, and other initiatives.
Organized by Python Chile, the event seeks to contribute to the development of a technological community in our country around the Python programming language. Its simple syntax and easy integration facilitate software development, making it a versatile tool in science, engineering, artificial intelligence, and web development, among other areas.
Our Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) was one of the event’s sponsors, aligning with its mission to contribute to advanced human capital formation, connect research with the environment, and promote technological development from a collaborative perspective with an impact on the local ecosystem.
“PyDay Valparaíso aims to strengthen the local community of developers, researchers, and students around the Python language, fostering collaborative learning, disseminating best practices, and exchanging experiences across different levels and application areas,” highlighted USM academic and AC3E researcher, Dr. Alejandro Weinstein, one of the initiative’s organizers.
Notably, this fourth edition of the event saw great success in attendance, with over 70 participants, and high-quality content presented in the sessions. “This is the first time it’s been held at USM, which allowed us more space, leading to greater attendance and active participation from attendees in all talks and workshops, led by high-level speakers from higher education institutions, companies, and other organizations,” the academic noted.
One of the significant advantages of events like these is that they allow students not only to improve their technical skills but also to connect with the community and discover new applications. Furthermore, they can network with academics and professionals, transforming the event into an important knowledge exchange initiative and a meeting point for new technologies.
