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EuroPython: Humans of EuroPython: Daria Linhart Grudzień
EuroPython relies heavily on dedicated volunteers who invest significant time into its organization. These volunteers handle crucial tasks like venue contracting and speaker selection, contributing hundreds of hours to ensure each conference's success. This article highlights Daria Linhart Grudzień, the Communications Lead, and her contributions. Daria initially joined the team in 2025 to organize a local tech event for juniors in Czechia. She found that volunteering led to many friendships and professional connections within the EuroPython community. In her primary role as Communications Lead for the 2026 edition, Daria manages diverse tasks from team building to media partnerships and web development. She has experienced moments where her team's efforts were recognized by core Python developers and appreciated by the wider community through social media engagement. Daria expresses a strong desire to volunteer again, citing the empowerment to experiment, grow, and contribute to impactful initiatives. She describes the volunteer experience with three words: Ownership, Impact, and Collaboration. An unexpected highlight for Daria was being invited to discuss EuroPython on the Real Python Podcast.