2026-03-22 –, Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium (Main Hall)
Every year, PyCon organizers face not only logistical and operational challenges but also emotional and mental ones. Behind the success of each conference are countless hours of coordination, problem-solving, and reflection.
In this talk, I’ll share my journey as a senior organizer of PyCon Hong Kong — the mental resilience needed to handle pressure, the practical steps we take to improve year after year, and how we continue to find meaning in community work. From sponsorship strategy and volunteer coordination to maintaining team motivation and personal balance, this session offers both practical insights and honest reflections.
My goal is to inspire fellow organizers to pause, reflect, and keep improving — not just to build a better PyCon, but to build a healthier, happier community behind it.
Outline:
2 mins - My personal background in last 10 years+ on PyCon and Open Source Conference
6 mins - Issue on my PyCon experience, from operation to community building
10 mins - How to build a better conference
4 mins - Behind the Scene: The Mental Side of Organizing
4 mins - From Reflection to Action
4 mins - Balancing Passion, People, and Pressure
Target Audience:
Community builder / Conference organizer community
Volunteer whom want to participate more conference design.
Calvin Tsang is the Vice Chairman of PyCon Hong Kong and a long-time community builder in the open-source ecosystem. He is also an active member of Open Source Hong Kong, supporting initiatives that promote open collaboration and Python adoption in Asia.
With years of experience in event organization, sponsorship strategy, and volunteer engagement, Calvin focuses on building sustainable structures behind community-driven conferences.