Python Software Foundation News

In May, we shared the high-level goals of the Python Software Foundation's (PSF) strategic plan and asked for your commentary. Today we are publishing the full draft and opening a three-week community feedback window.

We welcome you to review the...

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[May 13, 2026] – The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is excited to announce that Hudson River Trading (HRT), a global leader in quantitative trading, has made a commitment to support Python and the PSF as a Visionary Sponsor. 

HRT’s "Visionary" sponsorship—our highest tier—will help to support the foundation’s core work of advancing and protecting the Python prog...

The PSF Community Service Awards (CSAs) are a formal way for the PSF Board of Directors to offer recognition of work which, in its opinion, significantly improves the Foundation's fulfillment of its mission to build a vibrant, welcoming, global Python community. These awards shine a ...

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is excited to share that the PSF Board has been developing a strategic plan to guide the foundation's direction over the next five years. We are sharing the high-level goals today to collect feedback and commentary from the Python community. A full draft with detailed objectives will be published in early June for public feedback, and the ...