My DjangoCon Europe 2026

This article is a personal narrative about the author's experience attending DjangoCon Europe 2026, starting with pre-conference community meetups in Lecce and Bari before arriving in Athens. Rather than a structured report, the author shares real-time Mastodon posts collected during the event, including contributions from other participants. The posts capture talks, conversations, and the overall energy of the conference, though the author notes many moments and people are missing. The article focuses on the travel, community interactions, and the feeling of being part of the Django/Python conference, with links to other participants' articles and resources. It is a reflective, diary-style account rather than a technical tutorial or news piece.