Change the future

Friday 1:40 p.m.–2:25 p.m.

You can be a speaker at PyCon!

Anna Ravenscroft

Audience level:
Novice
Category:
Community

Description

Have you ever considered submitting a proposal to speak at PyCon but weren't sure how to even get started? This session will walk you through the steps to get there, so that you'll be ready to propose a talk for next year!

Abstract

Have you ever considered submitting a proposal to speak at PyCon but weren't sure how to even get started? Get some pointers on how to get there, so that you'll be ready to propose a talk for next year!

  • Intro: Why you should be a speaker at PyCon

Pointers on how to get there:

  • CFPs and the conference cycle
  • Finding a topic
  • Clarifying the audience for your talk
  • Fleshing out the talk
  • Hints on writing a good proposal
  • Getting your feet wet (presenting at a local user group)
  • The proposal process
  • mechanics of submitting your talk
  • responding to feedback from reviewers
  • how PyCon talks are reviewed
  • What if my talk isn't accepted?
  • Q&A

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