Humans of EuroPython: Jakub Cervinka

"EuroPython wouldn't exist if it weren't for all the volunteers who put in countless hours to organize it. Whether it's contracting the venue, selecting and confirming talks & workshops or coordinating with speakers, hundreds of hours of loving work have been put into making each edition the best one yet. Read our latest interview with Jakub Červinka, a member of the EuroPython 2025 Operations Team and organizer of PyConCZ 2026. Thank you for your service to EuroPython, Jakub!"

"The community has always been the biggest draw for me. Having volunteered at our local Python conference previously, I already knew how rewarding it is to be part of the organizing team. When the opportunity to join EuroPython came up, I jumped at it without a second thought. I really like connecting with organizers, speakers, and attendees from across the continent."

"One year I took on the role of "designated driver", essentially the person who handles the last-minute, ad-hoc tasks that arise during the conference. It ranged from running out to buy a cart full of hygiene products for the bathrooms, to hauling cases of bottled water when we were about to run dry, to picking up emergency prints on one of the hottest days of the year."

Volunteers are essential to EuroPython, contributing hundreds of hours to tasks such as contracting venues, selecting and confirming talks and workshops, and coordinating with speakers. Jakub Červinka volunteered because the community drew him in and prior local conference experience showed how rewarding organizing can be. He values connecting with organizers, speakers, and attendees across the continent. He served as a designated driver handling last-minute operational tasks, including buying hygiene products, hauling cases of bottled water, and picking up emergency prints during extreme heat. Volunteering created lasting friendships, turned online acquaintances into in-person connections, and renewed energy to continue contributing.

Read at EuroPython Blog