PyLadiesSG is the Singapore chapter of the international mentorship group to share Python and tech knowledge to girls and women.
It was initiated by an A-level Computing Female student who received a scholarship to pursue an undergraduate degree in Japan.
Now helmed by a Computing educator and a group of aspiring young ladies interested in Computing.
A physical / online support group to empower female students in H2 Computing (A Level) and G3 Computing (O Level). More details to come soon!
On Day 3 of PyConSG 2025, PyLadies Singapore and Women Devs SG co-hosted the free Python 101 & 102 workshops, open to the public and led entirely by women facilitators. Participants came from diverse backgrounds — including students, working professionals, and career switchers — all eager to kickstart their Python journey. The morning session, Python 101, was run by Aishwarya E (Women Devs SG) and Ria Khaitan (PyLadiesSG), offering a crash course in programming fundamentals. Participants wrapped up the session with their own mini projects like budget trackers and simple games.
In the afternoon, Eileen Chua (Women Devs SG) and Hwee Shan Tay (PyLadiesSG) led Python 102, which explored key data science libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn. Participants worked on real datasets, visualising nutritional data from fast food menus and uncovering surprising insights.
On the morning of Day 2 at PyConSG 2025, PyLadies Singapore proudly hosted the inaugural PyLadiesSG Track — a significant milestone in championing women in tech. The event featured two inspiring keynotes: Bhavya Chandra, who offered relatable and practical guidance for early-career professionals in her talk "From Classroom to Code," and Aishwarya E, who shared her unconventional tech journey in "No Degree, No Bootcamp, No Problem," inspiring many with her grit and growth mindset. The session continued with a vibrant panel discussion on "Advancing Career & Mentorship for (Py)Ladies," where experienced women in tech shared valuable insights on career growth, technical development, and mentorship.
The track concluded with an engaging icebreaker game and a heartwarming networking lunch sponsored by Ahrefs and catered by Project Dignity. The event was made possible with support by the wider PyConSG crew, and from Women Devs SG. The collaboration and energy from all involved highlighted the strength of community when women support one another. PyLadies Singapore looks forward to hosting more empowering and inclusive events in the near future.
PyLadies Singapore held our first meetup of 2025 in the form of an Intro to Python workshop. More than 50 ladies from all walks of life turned up, and together with our all-female team of speakers and facilitators, almost 70 ladies rocked the house down learning and sharing how to code in Python! 🔥
Thanks to NTU Women In Tech for the kind venue & refreshment sponsorship, so that our ladies can have such a spacious venue to learn and network with each other.
The newly revived PyLadies core committee got together for some bubble tea and planning for the year ahead!
Participants were brought in for a ride where they are exposed to basic Python concepts and its capabailities. They were also awed by the usage of generative AI to debug, solve and write code and certainly left with a clearer understanding of the language.
I'm an A-Level graduate with four years of Computing experience, and I love bringing code to life. Passionate about serving the community, I enjoy building web apps that make a real difference to vulnerable groups. To me, coding isn’t just about logic—it’s about creating impact and making the world a little better, one line of code at a time!
An A-Level Computing student interested programming and computational thinking. Currently assisting with event planning and social media marketing, looking forward to learning from the experience.
A non-computing student venturing into computing, eager to learn through hands-on experience in the Pycon organising committee!
A UWCSEA high school student and aspiring STEM major, keen on exploring passions in computer science and innovation
PyLadiesSG was started in 2014 by Ms Cheryl Ng when she was an A-level Computing student in Dunman High School. After attending PyCon APAC 2014 in Taiwan where she co-presented talk on proposing a future-oriented high school Computing curriculum and how to support more females to study Computing, she was inspired and encouraged by the vibrant PyLadies scene in Taiwan that upon returning to Singapore, she applied to start the inaugural PyLadiesSG chapter from the PyLadiesSG international mentoring group. As always, the tech communities were welcoming and supportive of her enthusiasm and initiative and provided venues, speakers and various kinds of assistance.
Ms Ng organised a few outreach events for females into her graduating year. She then received a scholarship to pursue university studies in Japan, and is currently doing well as a trilingual actress (Twitter, Instagram, Agency Website)
In commemoration of the resurrection of a new team of PyLadiesSG and PyCon Singapore 2025, we got in touch with Ms Ng to find out how she has been getting on:
We thank Ms Ng for initiating the first chapter of PyLadiesSG while she was still a high school student (one is never too young to have a positive impact on others), and sincerely wish her all the best in her current and future endeavours in life.
