PyData
Kampala | Uganda
We welcome attendees with wide varieties of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds to join us at the Kampala Users, contributors, and newcomers can share experiences and learn from one another to solve hard problems and grow a stronger open-source community.
PyData is an educational program of NumFOCUS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. PyData provides a forum for the international community of users and developers of data analysis tools to share ideas and learn from each other. The global PyData network promotes discussion of best practices, new approaches, and emerging technologies for data management, processing, analytics, and visualization. PyData communities approach data science using many languages, including (but not limited to) Python, Julia, and R.
We aim to be an accessible, community-driven conference, with novice to advanced level presentations. PyData tutorials and talks bring attendees the latest project features along with cutting-edge use cases.
Makerere Unversity
Accessibility
To get to Makerere University's College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) New Building starting from City Square in Kampala, Uganda, follow these directions:
Starting from City Square:
Head north on Kampala Road toward Siad Barre Avenue.
Continue on Kampala Road:
Continue straight on Kampala Road for approximately 1 kilometer.
You will pass landmarks such as the Kampala Sheraton Hotel on your left.
Merge onto Bombo Road:
Continue straight onto Bombo Road.
Drive on Bombo Road for about 2 kilometers.
You will pass landmarks like the Wandegeya Police Station and the Mulago Hospital complex.
Turn onto Makerere Hill Road:
At the Wandegeya traffic lights, turn left onto Makerere Hill Road.
Continue straight on Makerere Hill Road for about 1 kilometer.
Enter Makerere University Main Gate:
Turn right to enter through the Main Gate of Makerere University.
This is the main entrance to the university.
Inside Makerere University:
Once inside the main gate, follow the road straight.
You will see directional signs guiding you to various colleges within the university.
Follow Signs to CEDAT:
Follow the signs directing you to the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT).
The CEDAT New Building is one of the prominent buildings within the college area
Public Transport:
To get to Makerere University's CEDAT New Building starting from City Square in Kampala using public transport, follow these steps:
From City Square:
Walk to the nearby Old Taxi Park or New Taxi Park. These are the main hubs for public transportation in Kampala.
Take a Taxi (Matatu):
Look for a taxi heading to Wandegeya. Taxis heading to Makerere University often have signs or conductors shouting their destination.
Board the taxi and pay the fare (typically around UGX 1,000 - UGX 2,000 depending on the distance and traffic).
Get off at Wandegeya:
Inform the conductor that you want to get off at Wandegeya, which is near Makerere University.
The ride will take about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
Walk to Makerere University Main Gate:
From Wandegeya, it's a short walk to the Makerere University Main Gate.
Head north on Bombo Road and turn right onto Makerere Hill Road.
Walk straight for about 500 meters to reach the main gate of Makerere University.
Inside Makerere University:
Once inside the main gate, walk straight along the main road.
Look for signs directing you to CEDAT.
The CEDAT New Building is a prominent building within the college area. If you need assistance, you can ask for directions from students or staff.
Alternative Option: Boda-Boda (Motorcycle Taxi):
From City Square, you can also take a boda-boda directly to the CEDAT New Building at Makerere University.
Boda-bodas are usually faster and more direct, though a bit more expensive (typically UGX 3,000 - UGX 5,000).
Simply tell the boda-boda rider you want to go to the CEDAT New Building at Makerere University.
PyData has an engaged and respectful community made up of people from all over the world. We are committed to creating a productive, professional, and inclusive environment for everyone. All community members are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout the conference, all conference events and online forums. Our code of conduct is strictly enforced.
Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for PyData Kampala.
All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate.
PyData Kampala is dedicated to providing a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form.
Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly community for all!
Our commitment to the PyData community is to create an inclusive and respectful conference environment that invites participation of people from all backgrounds. We welcome a diverse attendance to foster deeper discussions and build a stronger community.
PyData Bogotá welcomes and encourages participation in our community by people of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to promoting and sustaining a culture that values mutual respect, tolerance, and learning, and we work together as a community to help each other live out these values.
We have created this diversity statement because we believe that a diverse community is stronger, more vibrant, and produces better software and better science. A diverse community where people treat each other with respect has more potential contributors, more sources for ideas, and fewer shared assumptions that might hinder development or research.
Although we have phrased the formal diversity statement generically to make it all-inclusive, we recognize that there are specific identities that are impacted by systemic discrimination and marginalization. We welcome all people to participate in the NumFOCUS community regardless of their identity or background.
About NumFOCUS
The mission of NumFOCUS is to promote sustainable high-level programming languages, open code development, and reproducible scientific research. We accomplish this mission through our educational programs and events as well as through fiscal sponsorship of open source scientific computing projects. We aim to increase collaboration and communication within the data science and scientific computing community.
NumFOCUS is a 501(c)3 public charity in the United States.