diff --git a/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/program/call_for_proposals.md b/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/program/call_for_proposals.md index a253508..9eca0ac 100644 --- a/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/program/call_for_proposals.md +++ b/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/program/call_for_proposals.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ If you've never presented at a conference before and think you might like to try In the interest of transparency, we have documented our [selection process](/program/selection-process). Portions of this page were drawn from ideas seen on [DjangoCon EU](https://djangocon.eu), [SeaGL](https://seagl.org), [Fog City Ruby](http://www.fogcityruby.com/speak/), and others. Thanks to all for their inspiration and permission to borrow! -## Dates +## Dates + **August 21**: CFP opens + **September 29**: CFP closes @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ In the interest of transparency, we have documented our [selection process](/pro + **Week of October 16**: Speaker confirmations due; program finalized and announced + **December 2–3**: Conference happens! -## Speakers +## Speakers North Bay Python is dedicated to featuring a diverse and inclusive speaker lineup. @@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ We will make every effort to provide accommodations for speakers and attendees o North Bay Python is a conference in support of the local programmer community outside of the core San Francisco Bay Area tech scene. We aim to feature a mix of local and non-local speakers to offer a program with broad appeal. **All speakers will receive complimentary registration to the conference, and requests for further financial compensation to assist with travel will be considered on a case-by-case basis independent of the proposal's merits.** -## Talk Formats +## Talk Formats **Most of the talk slots will be short**—approximately 25 to 30 minutes, including Q&A. If your ideas would benefit from a longer slot, please explain in your submission how you would use the additional time. -## Topics +## Topics **We are a single track conference. This means that your talk needs to hold the attention of beginners and experienced developers alike.** @@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ This is a list of topics we think might go well in the North Bay Python program, + Unexpected places Python gets used (Embedded systems! Health science!) + ... and anything else we might not have thought of! -## Resources +## Resources This [public speaking](https://github.com/vmbrasseur/Public_Speaking) repository, maintained by [VM Brasseur](https://twitter.com/vmbrasseur), has many useful resources to help you polish your proposals and talks. -### Office Hours and Mentorship +### Office Hours and Mentorship First time speakers are welcomed and encouraged. In order to support speakers, we offer mentorship and feedback, are running office hours, and hosting a speaker training on the Friday before North Bay Python. Above all we want you to be successful and have a good time telling other attendees about your ideas! @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ We're happy to help with any of the following: + Connecting you with rehearsal audiences or even just watching you present over a video conference as practice + Anything else that'd help you be at ease and excited about bringing your ideas to our audience! -## Submitting +## Submitting To help us evaluate proposals and build our program, we would like as much detail as you can provide on your talk. At a minimum this should include: **a brief description (~400 characters) suitable for inclusion in a schedule page; a brief prose abstract (intended as the content for a talk detail page on the program site); and, if you'd like, a rough outline of the structure including estimated timings for each section of your talk.** @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Your speaker profile includes a space for you to describe your prior experience Submit a Proposal -## How to Write Your Proposal +## How to Write Your Proposal If you have an idea (or don't!) and want to speak, here's a very rough process of what you should do next: