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Explore how internal technical communities drive engineering excellence and innovation within organizations through this 30-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Learn from Bloomberg's decade-long experience with their Python Guild, a thriving organization-wide network supporting thousands of Python developers that has grown from grassroots beginnings into a cornerstone of the company's technological culture. Discover practical insights into structuring internal communities, measuring their impact, and understanding how these groups shape best practices, address shared challenges, and enable engineers to develop beyond their daily roles. Examine how Bloomberg's Python Guild not only advances internal excellence but also contributes to the broader Python ecosystem through open source projects, conference sponsorship, and collaboration with nonprofit organizations. Gain actionable guidance for building and sustaining communities that foster cross-team collaboration and drive meaningful innovation, whether you're considering starting an internal community in your company or seeking fresh ideas to nurture and expand an existing one.
Syllabus
Driving Innovation Through Internal Technical Communities — Luca Ferocino, Olga Matoula
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EuroPython Conference