Call for Speakers
Call for Speakers is Open!
Ideal Speakers
- Southern California Practitioners First: We prioritize people doing the work locally over people selling solutions.
- Local Industry Diversity: We especially encourage speakers from SoCal’s gaming, entertainment, aerospace, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other established industries.
- New Local Voices: You are the only one who can tell your story. We’re particularly interested in challenges and successes from our local area and happy to provide speaker coaching for first-time presenters.
- Under-represented Perspectives: We want to hear all voices, including those that may speak less frequently at similar events. Whether you’re in a field not typically thought of as technology, you’re in a large traditional organization, or you’re the only person at your company with your background, we’re interested in your unique experience.
- All Experience Levels: Whether you’re a seasoned architect at a major studio or someone who just solved their first DevOps challenge at a local startup, we want to hear your story.
- SoCal Companies: We welcome speakers from Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego companies of all sizes.
Selection Criteria
- Practical Value: Will attendees leave with something they can apply immediately?
- Authentic Experience: Are you sharing real work and honest lessons learned?
- Fresh Perspective: Does this offer new insights rather than repeating familiar content? We’ll consider talks presented elsewhere, but prefer content that our local area hasn’t already seen.
- Broad Appeal: How will your talk resonate across different industries and experience levels? Technical deep-dives should provide value for the whole room, including those who might not use your specific tool.
- Community Fit: Does this advance our mission of improving how people work together in technology?
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