July 6, 2025 Panel Discussion: Two Decades of Django: The Past, Present and Future We are thrilled to announce the panel discussion for DjangoCon US 2025: "Two Decades of Django: The Past, Present, and Future", a celebration of Django's 20-year journey and a look at what's next. Moderated by Velda Kiara, DEFNA Director and long-time open-source community leader, this special anniversary panel brings together key figures from across Django's technical and community landscape. Together, we will reflect on Django's evolution, from its early days to its global adoption and look into what's needed to sustain and grow the Django ecosystem into the future. The conversation will explore: The moments that defined Django's past and the ones shaping its future Technical challenges and architectural choices ahead What community health really looks like after 20 years How different roles, from governance to grassroots organizing, work together to keep Django thriving What we should let go of, and what we can't afford to lose Our panelists include: Tim Schilling,Co-Founder Djangonaut Space and Django Steering Council Member Natalia Bidart, Django Fellow, maintaining and improving the framework every day Rachell Calhoun, Co-Founder Djangonaut Space and Django Girls organizer Peter Grandstaff, President of Django Events Foundation North America (DEFNA) Jeff Triplett, Django Software Foundation (DSF) Board Member Loren Crary, Deputy Executive Director at the Python Software Foundation (PSF) This conversation is for everyone, from core contributors and community organizers to newcomers curious about Django's story. Expect honesty and a few laughs, as we unpack two decades of code, care, and community. Conference tickets are still available, don't forget to buy your ticket. We can't wait to see you in Chicago for DjangoCon US 2025!