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PyHou - Houston Python Enthusiasts!

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Come learn about the Python programming language! A fun event with talks ranging from beginner to advanced with food provided! We welcome people from all backgrounds to enjoy some networking and learning in a relaxed environment.

Code of Conduct

PyHou is dedicated to providing a harassment-free meetup experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of meetup participants in any form.

All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any meetup venue, including talks.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for PyHOU.

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Supporting the Python community in Texas

Upcoming events

2

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Annual PyTexas Conference: 20 Years of PyTexas!
Fri, Apr 17 · 8:00 AM CDT
Austin Central Public library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St ,, Austin, TX, US
13 attendees from 10 groups
PyTexas is the annual, largest gathering for the Python community in Texas. PyTexas is organized and run by community volunteers. Please join us for our 20th year!

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Want to know what's going on? View the Schedule

PyTexas 2026 Schedule:

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Tutorials Tutorials return this year to PyTexas. They will be one day, in-person only, and there will be three sessions. The first will be held in the morning, then a lunch break, followed by following tutorials. View our Tutorials These will not be recorded or streamed

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Main Conference Day 1 - Join us for our Keynote speaker, presentations, sponsor booths, lightning talks, and a network event in the evening!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Main Conference Day 2 - Join us for our Keynote speaker, presentations, sponsor booths and lightning talks as we wrap up PyTexas 2026!
2 attendees from this group
Reinforcement Learning with Markov Decision Processes
Tue, Apr 21 · 6:00 PM CDT
Improving office, 10111 Richmond Ave, Suite 100, Houston, tx, US
Welcome to our next Python Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just beginning your Python journey, this event is designed to help you dive deeper into the language, meet fellow enthusiasts, and share insights. We’ve lined up an exciting main technical talk that will showcase innovative ideas in Python, followed by lightning talks where community members present quick, interesting projects or tips. It’s a great opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate.

Feel free to grab some refreshments, get comfortable, and get ready for an engaging evening of Python!

Date: 21 April, 2026
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Improving, 10111 Richmond Ave. # 100, Houston, TX 77042

### Welcome and Networking

Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Description: Attendees check in, grab refreshments, and network with fellow Python enthusiasts.

### Opening Remarks

Time: 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM

Speaker: Dillon Niederhut

Description: Brief introduction to the event, agenda rundown, and announcements.

### Main Technical Talk

Time: 6:40 PM – 7:20 PM

Title: Reinforcement Learning with Markov Decision Processes

Speaker: Nazia Habib

Description: Reinforcement learning is a type of machine learning focused on automated decision-making. It relies on Markov decision processes, which are mathematical optimization processes for sequential decision-making under uncertainty. Problems are framed using actions, decisions, and rewards to define the behavior of automated processes called agents. As an example application, a type of learning called RLHF (reinforcement learning from human feedback) is used to align AI systems with human preferences and guide AI policy.

Bio: Nazia Habib is a data scientist working in the oil and gas industry specializing in machine learning, state detection, and pattern recognition algorithm design. She works in the engineering controls and drilling automation space, solving problems in power management, directional drilling, and equipment lifecycle management. She studied computer science at UCLA.

### Lightning Talks

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Description: 5-minute talks on various Python-related topics. Lightning talks are meant to be quick and informal, showcasing small projects, tools, or quick tips. Lightning talk sign-ups are at the event!

Format: Each speaker has 4 minutes to present, followed by 1 minute for questions.
44 attendees

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PyTexas Foundation and 7 others

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PyTexas

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