Join the Open Source Community: hessian.AI Hosts the PyConDE & PyData Darmstadt 2026 Sprints
hessian.AI is proud to serve as a community partner of PyConDE & PyData Darmstadt 2026 and will host this year’s Sprints on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The sprints mark the start of the conference week — a full day dedicated to open-source collaboration, creativity, and coding. From 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., participants will work together, exchange ideas, and contribute to real projects. Whether you’re maintaining a well-known library or making your first open-source contribution, the sprints offer something for every skill level.
When?
Monday, April 13, 2026
Where?
Landwehrstraße 50a, Darmstadt
What Are Sprints?
Sprints are informal coding sessions — similar to mini hackathons — where people come together to work on open-source projects, fix issues, improve documentation, and learn from one another. The focus is on collaboration: project maintainers guide contributors directly, while newcomers can make their first meaningful contributions in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Why You Should Participate
- Make your first contribution to open source
- Collaborate directly with project maintainers and experts
- Contribute new features, fix bugs, or enhance documentation
- Experience a day of hands-on learning and community spirit
How to Join
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Location: Landwehrstraße 50a, 64293 Darmstadt
- Time: 08:30–18:00
- Capacity: Limited — first come, first served
- Tickets: EVERYONE who wants to participate in the sprints—whether as a contributor or a project lead—needs a sprint ticket (€5).
Call for Sprint Projects
Want to lead a sprint? Fantastic! Submit your project proposal by April 6, 2026.
Admission form:
Please Note: Project leads must also register as attendees.
Accepted projects will be announced on a rolling basis — submit early to increase visibility and get more time to gather contributors.
What Makes a Good Sprint Project?
Not sure if your project is a good fit? Here’s what works well:
- Has open issues labeled for newcomers (e.g.,
good first issue,help wanted) - Clear onboarding — A README and CONTRIBUTING.md help participants get started quickly
- A sprint lead present — You (or a co-maintainer) should be there to guide contributors
- Welcoming to all skill levels — Even if your project is advanced, having a few beginner tasks helps
When submitting, we’ll ask for:
- Project name & repository link
- Brief description
- What contributors will work on during the sprint
- Skill level(s) welcome (beginner / intermediate / advanced)
- Prerequisites (if any)
- Your contact info
⚠️ Depending on the number of submissions, the organizing team may limit projects based on capacity. Accepted projects will be listed below.
Good sprint projects are well-documented (with a README and CONTRIBUTING.md), include beginner-friendly issues, and openly welcome contributors with diverse experience levels.
By hosting the PyConDE & PyData 2026 Sprints, hessian.AI aims to strengthen the connection between AI research, open-source technology, and the broader developer community.
Learn more about the Sprints and submission details on the official PyConDE website.
