Python, Rust and Trashware

For our May meetup, we are diving deep into two very different but equally essential worlds: the art of trashware (giving old hardware a second life) and the high-stakes decision of choosing between Python and Rust.

We’ll be hosted by the wonderful folks at Buildo. Come for the knowledge, stay for the networking!

📍 Location and time

• Where: Buildo, Via Malaga 4, Milano
• When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
• Time: 18:30 (Starts at 19:00 sharp)

🎙️ Talk 1: How I learned to stop worrying and love (the bomb) trashware
Speaker: Andrea Perotti
Your 101 practical course on consumer hardware and approaches you can adopt to reduce your carbon footprint. Learn the if, the what, and the how to start doing trashware and having fun while doing it.
BIO
Andrea Perotti is a Linux veteran and Senior Engineering Partner Manager at Red Hat, where he champions Open Source integration. Beyond the enterprise world, he is an active member of PCOfficina, dedicated to hardware refurbishment and community education. Andrea is a firm believer in the power of shared knowledge and sustainable tech.

🎙️ Talk 2: Python or Rust? Yes
Speaker: Giacomo Barone
When is it worth it? When is it not? Giacomo will dive into the trade-offs of integrating Rust into your Python workflow and how to keep your product and your team from exploding in the process.
BIO
Giacono Barone co-founder e head of product @ hiop

🍕 Networking
After the talks, we will have our usual space for Q&A and networking. It's the perfect time to chat about your latest projects or ask our speakers for advice.

See you there!

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