PyCon DE & PyData 2026

Cheuk Ting Ho

After having a career as a Data Scientist and Developer Advocate, Cheuk dedicated her work to the open-source community. Currently, she is working as a developer advocate for JetBrains. She has co-founded Humble Data, a beginner Python workshop that has been happening around the world. Cheuk also started and hosted a Python podcast, PyPodCats, which highlights the achievements of underrepresented members in the community. She has served the EuroPython Society board for two years and is now a fellow and director of the Python Software Foundation.


Sessions

04-16
10:55
30min
Are we free-threaded ready? Looking at where free-threaded Python fails
Cheuk Ting Ho

Free-threaded Python aims to significantly improve performance, allowing multiple native threads to execute Python bytecode concurrently. In this talk, we will explore the current state of Python's free-threading initiative and assess its practical readiness for widespread adoption.

PyCon: Python Language & Ecosystem
Platinum [2nd Floor]
04-16
13:10
90min
Do you know how well your model is doing? Evaluate your LLMs
Cheuk Ting Ho

Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming central to modern applications, yet effectively evaluating their performance remains a significant challenge. How do you objectively compare different models, benchmark the impact of fine-tuning, or ensure your LLM responses adhere to safety guidelines (guard-railing)? This hands-on workshop addresses these critical questions.

PyData: Natural Language Processing & Audio (incl. Generative AI NLP)
Dynamicum [Ground Floor]