I finally spoke at PyCon India! It was a great experience and a significant milestone in my career. I was a bit nervous speaking as someone who had just lost hearing in one ear, but I am glad that the organizers had arranged the “silent conference” system. The headphones supported mono-channels, which is a blessing for someone who is single-sided deaf, like me.
Accessibility Matters
This was my first major speaking experience after becoming single-sided deaf. The conference’s accessibility features, particularly the mono-channel headphone support, made a huge difference in my ability to participate fully as both a speaker and attendee.
My talk focused on MicroPython and hardware hacking, covering practical applications of Python in embedded systems. I demonstrated various projects and discussed how Python’s simplicity makes hardware programming accessible to a broader audience.
Talk Highlights
PyCon India 2019 was an incredible experience. The community was welcoming, the technical content was top-notch, and the organization was excellent. Speaking at such a prestigious conference was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating.
The conference’s “silent conference” system was innovative:
This setup was particularly beneficial for speakers and attendees with hearing challenges.
One of the main projects I discussed was “Shelfie” - a smart bookshelf management system built with MicroPython. The project demonstrated:
Hardware + Python = Magic
MicroPython proves that you don’t need to be a hardware engineer to build amazing embedded projects. Python’s syntax and ecosystem make hardware programming accessible to web developers and data scientists alike.
The full talk is available on YouTube:
Video Available
You can watch the complete presentation to see the demonstrations and learn more about MicroPython applications. The video includes live hardware demos and code examples.
Video Link: PyCon India 2019 - MicroPython Talk
This talk opened doors to more hardware experimentation and community involvement. I hope to:
Feel free to reach out on Twitter if you have questions about the talk, MicroPython, or accessibility in tech conferences. I’m always happy to discuss hardware projects and how Python can make embedded development more approachable.
Conference Speaking
Speaking at PyCon India proved that technical barriers can be overcome with the right support systems. The conference’s commitment to accessibility enabled me to share knowledge despite my hearing challenges.
This talk represented a significant milestone in my journey with Python and hardware programming. It demonstrated how accessible modern embedded development has become, and how the Python community continues to push boundaries in making technology inclusive for everyone.
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