diff --git a/conference/__init__.py b/conference/__init__.py
index 6891012..415e3d2 100644
--- a/conference/__init__.py
+++ b/conference/__init__.py
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ import typing
 from datetime import date
 
 import yaml
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+load_dotenv()
 
 config_file_path = os.path.expanduser(
     os.path.join(