Deadline: August 28, 2020 September 6, 2020
Do you have an interesting experience or area of expertise that you would like to share with others? Would your idea benefit people who are building web experiences with WordPress? Then we’re looking for you!
You don’t need to be famous, a renowned expert, or have specific credentials. All you need is the desire to share your knowledge and expertise with the community. Even if you haven’t presented at something like this before, don’t let that stop you. It is a unique and rewarding experience and we’d be glad to have you.
As members of the WordPress community, we know we have something special with WordPress. We want your help to share that notability with one of the most diverse, and interesting cities in America. So please send us your talk pitch!
FAQ
Q: How long will my talk be?
Each session or talk will be scheduled to last 45 minutes, including around 10 minutes reserved for questions from the live audience.
Q: Will there be support for accepted speakers?
Yes. We’ll give you extensive technical support when you give your talk. And we can help you prepare your talk beforehand.
Q: Does it matter if I haven’t spoken at a conference before?
Previous experience is a plus, but is definitely not required.
Q: Who will be attending WordCamp Austin 2020?
Attendees will be a diverse group with a mix of locals here in Texas to WordPress users from around the world. We expect a wide range of skills and experience made up of developers, designers, business owners, bloggers, users, and everything in between.
Q: What should I talk about?
See the WordPress Handbook for information on what makes a good talk at a WordCamp. We’re looking specifically for sessions that are helpful/educational, tell a story, and embrace the virtual media (live coding/demonstrations, interactive chats or discussions, etc.).
Q: Does my talk have to be WordPress related?
Honestly, yes. But that’s a loose categorization. If you’re talking about something that improves a WordPress site (and make that clear), then just about any topic is fair game.
Q: Can I submit more than one talk?
Yes! This will significantly increase your chances of being accepted and give us a wider variety of talks to select from. But don’t worry – we will never ask you to do more than one talk.
Q: How do I submit my application?
Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page!
Q: Is there a deadline to submit my talk?
Yes. We need all talks submitted by September 6, 2020.
Q: When will I find out if my talk was accepted?
We are planning on announcing our speakers by September 14th, 2020.