Daniel believes great code should be accessible to everyone. His Two Scoops of Django series became the definitive guide for tens of thousands of developers worldwide, and he's contributed code to hundreds of open source packages. From organizing the first PyCon Philippines to building django-crispy-forms, he's spent decades making Python development better for everyone. His work at NASA, Kraken Technologies, and AI research labs taught him that robust, maintainable code isn't just nice-to-have—it's essential. When not coding, he's watching documentaries and Mark Rober videos with his daughter Uma, feeding their curiosity about how things work.

Audrey sees repetitive developer work and builds tools to eliminate it. Her project templating tool Cookiecutter saves developers countless hours—downloaded over 5 million times monthly with 24k GitHub stars. She is best known for co-authoring Two Scoops of Django, and is also a prolific fantasy and sci-fi fiction writer. She is a core developer of Air, the new AI-first Python web framework. As PyLadies' first president and cofounder in 2011, she built the organization from scratch—handcrafting the first website to the logo to the chapter kit that helped launch a global movement. MIT-trained engineer, Two Scoops co-author, and devoted mother to Uma, who keeps her grounded between building the next generation of developer tools.

Sony Valdez has been programming for over 30 years. Professionally, he's a backend developer who specializes in scaling and performance. He is one of Python Philippines founders. Over the years, he has given numerous Python talks and workshops around the country. During talks, he has a Luchador persona called MrValdez. While Luchadores are known for physical wrestling, MrValdez came from a world where they perform as programmers. Having accidentally transported here by a strange Python program, MrValdez hopes to one day return to his reality. He is mostly harmless.

Myk Ogbinar serves as Head of the Data & Analytics Group at San Miguel Corporation, where he leads corporate data, analytics, and AI strategies to optimize supply chains, enhance customer experiences, and drive digital transformation within the corporate and across business units. He holds a BS in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Technology from De La Salle University, an MBA and a Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence from UP Diliman, and is currently pursuing a PhD in AI. His research is focused on computer vision, multimodal learning, and agentic AI. As founder of Data Engineering Pilipinas, Myk champions a community-based approach to open-source and data literacy. He is also involved as a lecturer and mentor to aspiring women data specialists through the FTW Foundation. His cross-sector experience spans retail, energy, telecommunications, banking, and manufacturing, where he has led data and AI initiatives at every stage of maturity and implementation.

Sandy Lauguico is a full-stack data practitioner and independent consultant with experience across the entire data lifecycle, from infrastructure and engineering to advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI. Currently working as an AI/ML engineer, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to solving problems with data and AI. With a background in both data engineering and data science, Sandy has led projects in predictive modeling, experimentation, causal inference, and end-to-end data and ML pipeline development. She has worked across industries including marketing tech, e-commerce, and travel. She’s especially interested in how AI, MLOps, data science, and data engineering come together to power smarter, more scalable systems.

Mark Maglana is a seasoned speaker with a strong background in real-world Python applications, having presented on topics such as building robust infrastructure with Kubernetes and Ansible, optimizing developer workflows, and creating custom tools. His experience spans areas highly relevant to the Python community, including automation, cloud technologies, and software development best practices, demonstrated through talks at conferences like AnsibleFest and OpenStack Summit. He and his family have 3 dogs and 2 cats.

Neil Riego, is a Software Engineer, excels in crafting innovative solutions. Currently serving as a Tech Lead at Control Flow Labs. Neil's diverse portfolio includes roles as a Career Coach at Kadakareer and a proud GDSC Alumni. Neil's dedication to leveraging technology for community betterment is evident through his leadership roles as the Vice President for Technology at DEVCON Manila and an AWS User Group Meetup Lead. Additionally, he actively participates as a volunteer at Python Philippines and Google Developer Groups Cloud Manila Events, fostering connections within the tech community.

An open source evangelist and organizer/volunteer for various tech communities like PyTsada, ITG-X, Mozilla Philippines Community, Fedora, OpenStack Foundation, CentOS, ISOC, and others. A technology veteran with more than 20 years in the tech industry managing cloud-based infrastructure and highly technical teams.

Tyrael Lada and Sharmaigne Mabano are passionate programmers who regularly engage in programming puzzles and competitions. They enjoy challenging themselves on platforms like Codewars and CodeForces, using Python to tackle a wide range of problems. With a shared enthusiasm for coding, they continually improve their skills through practice and collaboration, while embracing the process of learning and growth in the programming community.

Tyrael Lada and Sharmaigne Mabano are passionate programmers who regularly engage in programming puzzles and competitions. They enjoy challenging themselves on platforms like Codewars and CodeForces, using Python to tackle a wide range of problems. With a shared enthusiasm for coding, they continually improve their skills through practice and collaboration, while embracing the process of learning and growth in the programming community.

Kevin Christian Amparado is a highly accomplished DevOps Engineer at ImportGenius with a strong background in Python and a passion for open-source contributions. Kevin has a proven track record of optimizing systems and sharing best practices within the tech community. Notably, Kevin is an active contributor to the Pandas project, where he has contributed numerous commits to Pandas, focusing on bug fixes, enhancements, and documentation. At PyCon Davao, Kevin will share his insights and experiences on open source contribution in Pandas, offering valuable lessons for aspiring and current contributors.

Ned Palacios is a software engineer and community builder based in Davao City, Philippines. He is passionate about crafting robust tools and efficient applications that enhance both developer and human experiences. A Computer Science graduate from the University of the Immaculate Conception, he previously served as the lead of Google Developer Student Clubs UIC and co-founded Davao Interschool Computer Enthusiasts. He is currently the community lead of PWA Pilipinas Davao. In his spare time, he works on side projects he’ll probably never finish.

Kyle is a Data Engineering Consultant at Thinking Machines Data Science, where he designs and delivers data platforms and data products for enterprises. His expertise includes end-to-end solutioning and collaboration with C-suites, VPs, and engineering teams to align technical data solutions with strategic business outcomes. Kyle is experienced in navigating diverse cloud architectures and holds 2x Google Cloud, 2x Microsoft Azure, and 1x AWS certifications. Kyle graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Computer Engineering from UP Diliman, where he published his thesis on NLP for adaptive education paradigms.

Executive Director at Python Asia Organization. Freilla Mae Espinola is a seasoned tech professional with over a decade of experience. She also serves as the Lead Organizer at Django Girls CDO, championing diversity and accessibility in technology. Freilla passionately advocates empowering communities through Python programming and innovative tech solutions.

Mark Anthony Estopace is a Senior Full Stack Developer at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and a former Software Engineer at Samsung R&D. With deep expertise in web and cloud technologies, he has earned recognition as a multi-awarded hackathon winner and continues to drive innovation in the tech community. He currently serves as Community Lead of Microsoft Azure Community Philippines and as HQ Lead for Professionals and Hackathons at DEVCON Philippines. An active tech speaker, he frequently shares his knowledge on Microsoft Azure and modern development practices.

A DevOps engineer and passionate community builder, he actively volunteers in tech communities, organizing and leading hands-on workshops. In addition to his technical role, he fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing through community-driven events.

Cleo is a Google Developer Expert for Firebase and the CTO of Full Scale. A proud Cebuana, she is passionate about empowering communities through technology and innovation. Cleo works extensively with JavaScript and Python, with deep expertise in systems architecture design, cloud computing, and machine learning. She holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines Cebu and actively gives back to her local tech scene as the co-lead of PizzaPy, a grassroots Python developer community in her hometown. Driven by her commitment to help others grow, Cleo continues to mentor developers and speak at local and international tech events.