#08 - PyLM Meetup at Técnico 🎓🐍
Date May 7, 2026
Main talk Strong Ref, Weak Ref, and Garbage Collector Walk Into a Bar
Speaker Yulia Markelova
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
A welcoming community for Python developers, learners, and enthusiasts in Lisbon.
The Python Lisbon Meetup brings together people interested in the Python programming language. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced developer, or simply curious about Python, you are welcome.
We focus on sharing knowledge, discussing ideas, and connecting with fellow Pythonistas in a friendly and inclusive environment.
We meet on the first non-holiday Thursday of each month.
A running archive of past Python Lisbon Meetup sessions.
Date May 7, 2026
Main talk Strong Ref, Weak Ref, and Garbage Collector Walk Into a Bar
Speaker Yulia Markelova
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date April 2, 2026
Main talk Speed Up Your Startup Times with Lazy Imports
Speaker Anže Pečar
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date March 5, 2026
Main talk TBA
Speaker Dima Burmistrov
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date February 5, 2026
Main talk TBA
Speaker Tiago Montes
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date January 8, 2026
Main talk TBA
Speaker Diogo Rosa
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date December 4, 2025
Main talk TBA
Speaker Teresa Cutelo
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date November 6, 2025
Main talk A generator, duck typing, and a branchless conditional walk into a bar
Speaker Rodrigo Girão Serrão
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date October 2, 2025
Main talk Free-threaded Python
Speaker Anže Pečar
Location Instituto Superior Técnico
Date September 4, 2025
Main activity Socialising and grabbing a drink
Location Café Linha d'Água
The Python Lisbon Meetup is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive experience for everyone.
Every participant, speaker, organiser, and everyone involved with the Python Lisbon Meetup must follow this Code of Conduct. This applies to all in-person events as well as all online interactions, including Discord and any other communication channels.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities. Harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behaviour is not acceptable. This includes behaviour based on (but not limited to) sociodemographic characteristics, personal background, experience level with Python or programming, or any other personal attribute.
Be respectful, be kind, and assume good intent. If someone asks you to stop a behaviour, you are expected to comply immediately.
If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, please reach out to one of the Code of Conduct team members listed below through Discord.