Name: Speaking Many Languages: Finding Power and Joy in R and Python
Start: 2025-06-16T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-06-16T20:00:00+02:00

**Join us for a special [PyData](https://www.meetup.com/it-IT/pydata-roma-capitale/) x [R-Ladies](rladiesrome.org) x [Rome R Users Group](https://www.meetup.com/rome-r-users-group/events/308302187)** **EVENT!**

**IN PERSON at Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia -** **[INGV.IT](ingv.it)**
**Registration for in person**: **[https://www.meetup.com/pydata-roma-capitale/events/308302003](https://www.meetup.com/pydata-roma-capitale/events/308302003)**
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**ONLINE Attendees can use the zoom link on this page.**

We’ll kick off the day with a warm welcome from [R-Ladies](rladiesrome.org) & [Rome R Users](https://www.meetup.com/rome-r-users-group/) communities, followed by an inspiring opening talk and a series of dynamic 5-minute **lightning talks** from community members. Whether you’re joining in person or tuning in remotely, we’re excited to celebrate the power of open-source languages, data science, and community.

Schedule:

* 18:00 🚪 Doors open
* 18:15 🙌 Welcome from PyData Roma Capitale, R-Ladies Rome, and R User Group
* 18.30 🎤 **"Speaking Many Languages: Finding Power and Joy in R and Python" – Federica Gazzelloni**
* 19.00 ⚡ **Lightning Talks** (open mic, up to 5 minutes!)
* 19.30 🤝 Networking —share insights, spark new collaborations
* 20:00 👋 Close & goodnight (or if you want, join us for a multi-community dinner outside the venue!)

**Opening Talk – Speaking Many Languages: Finding Power and Joy in R and Python**
*By Federica Gazzelloni*
When I first started my journey in data science, I believed I had to “choose a side”—R or Python. But over time, I discovered that speaking more than one programming language isn’t about choosing sides; it’s about expanding perspectives. In this talk, I’ll share a bit of my personal story—how I came to learn both R and Python, what each has taught me, and how switching between them has enriched my work and opened unexpected doors. Along the way, I’ll walk through a few simple, side-by-side examples in both languages to highlight their strengths and unique styles. Whether you’re deeply rooted in one language or just starting out, I hope this talk leaves you feeling empowered to learn broadly, build confidently, and connect across communities.

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