The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) proudly hosted BelPy’24, the International Conference on Python, in association with the Belagavi ACM Chapter on June 7th and 8th, 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in fostering innovation and collaboration within the Python programming community.
BelPy’24 aimed to serve as a dynamic platform for academicians, researchers, and industry experts to share their knowledge and explore new frontiers in Python programming. The conference underscored AITM’s commitment to fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
The conference featured a diverse lineup of esteemed personalities who delivered insightful sessions, including:
1. Mr. Maxim Danilov, Co-owner, Senior Software Developer, Software Architect at winePad GmbH, delivered a talk on the “Modern Art of Simplifying Python Projects by Distributing Complexity,” offering strategies to manage and reduce complexity in Python projects.
2. Mrs. Swarooprani Manoor, Assistant Professor at KLS GIT, presented on “Pack it, Unpack it All: The Power of Handling Variable Arguments and Multi Returns in Python Functions,” showcasing the versatility of Python functions.
3. Mr. Ram Kunchur, Head of Product Innovation, DigiYatra Foundation.
4. Mr. Bhushan Kapkar, Senior Data Scientist at Optum, provided a compelling session on “Enhancing NLP Capabilities through Hugging Face’s Pretrained Models: Advanced Fine-Tuning Techniques and Methods,” essential for anyone looking to elevate their NLP skills.
5. Miss Amogha Kancharla, Community Builder at Women in Cloud Native, delivered an insightful session on “Python-Powered Dashboards: Navigating Data Governance and Security Challenges,” guiding participants through data governance and security complexities using Python.
6. Dr. Ganesh Chate shared innovative approaches in his session on “App for Grain Fineness Number for Sand Moulding in a Factory,” illuminating the optimization of industrial processes with Python.
7. Mr. Atharva Rasane, Technical Head at DaSouk, demystified “PyScript: Python for Modern Web Development,” enhancing participants’ understanding of Python’s role in web development.
8. Mr. Bibhas, Senior Software Engineer at Red Hat, led an insightful session on “Django ORM-fu: Learn the Basics of Queries and Better Patterns of Writing Them,” helping attendees master Django ORM with practical techniques.
9. Mr. Nitin Kumar, Assistant Professor at Vidhyavardhaka College of Engineering, explored “Computational Entomology,” showcasing Python’s application in entomological research.
10. Miss Soundarya Khanapur, Computer Lab Assistant at NC State University CHASS Information Technology, delivered a session on “PySecOps,” focusing on enhancing skills in Python for security operations.
11. Dr. Annappa B, Professor and Chairman of the Career Development Center at NITK Surathkal, presented “Data Science: Essentials to Expertise,” covering essentials to advanced topics in data science.
12. Mr. Sai Rahul Poruri, CEO of FOSS United, delved into the world of software innovation and legalities with his talk, “Let’s Talk About Software Patents.”
13. Mr. Kalyan Prasad, Data Scientist & Analytics Manager, Creative Crewz-India presented “Boosting Data Processing – Making the Leap from Pandas to Polars,” offering insights for more efficient data handling techniques.
14. Mr. Shreyas Kapale, Lead at Lyzr AI, shed light on advanced automation techniques in his session, “Building LLM-Based Multi-Agent Automation Workflows Using Automata.”
15. Mr. Bharat Saraswat, Assistant Manager at Deloitte, delivered an insightful session on “Exploring Graph-QL with Django.” His expertise shed light on the integration of Graph-QL with Django to build efficient and powerful APIs.
BelPy’24 was a resounding success, bringing together a vibrant community of developers and thought leaders in the field of Python programming. The conference exemplified AITM’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving world of technology.