2026-10 Call me Ahab: Webscraping tooling, approaches and dataset obsession

Curious about the architecture behind large-scale data collection? Join PyData Calgary for a deep dive into webscraping tooling, approaches, and the complexities of maintaining persistent datasets. Michael Moores, a cybersecurity consultant and educator, breaks down the spectrum of scraping challenges—from simple API pollers to fleets running for years. The session covers library choices, where ML tools fit, and the scaling traps that come with unbounded data wants. It’s a practical look at the time, effort, and risk involved in chasing those elusive 'white whale' datasets. 🍕 Pizza and networking before the talk 💻 Technical discussion on Python and data pipelines 📍 Platform Calgary