Learning, Community, and DjangoCon with Yumiko Siewenie

In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Yumiko Siewenie, a Senior Software Engineer at Rhythm Energy, shares her experience attending DjangoCon US for the first time after working with Django for more than seven years.

Yumiko reflects on the value of learning from peers across industries, the welcoming and diverse Django community, and how conferences create opportunities to connect with other developers. She also shares how an unexpected hobby working on puzzles throughout the conference became a fun way to meet new people and build lasting connections.

Whether you're considering your first DjangoCon or looking to grow your network within the Django ecosystem, this conversation highlights the importance of learning, community, and simply showing up.

Recorded at DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago.

Learn more about DjangoCon US:
🌐 https://2026.djangocon.us