From 19ac3821537ff8b19283e2a7569e838f6444a894 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amin Bandali Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 02:39:29 -0400 Subject: add 2019 cfp page --- 2019/cfp.md | 107 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 107 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2019/cfp.md diff --git a/2019/cfp.md b/2019/cfp.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f0019297 --- /dev/null +++ b/2019/cfp.md @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +[[!meta title="Call for Proposals"]] + +**EmacsConf 2019 | November 2, 2019 | Virtual Conference** + +The Call for Proposals for EmacsConf 2019 talks is now open, until +**August 31, 2019**. + +We are back again this year, after a much too long hiatus, and we're +calling for your participation! EmacsConf is the conference about the +joy of [Emacs](//www.gnu.org/software/emacs/), Emacs Lisp, and +memorizing key sequences. + +This year, we are holding EmacsConf as a virtual (online) conference. +We haven't fully decided on the details and needed infrastructure yet, +but using as much [free +software](//www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html) as possible, and +ideally _only_ free software, for this is a priority for us. See the +end of this announcement if you would like to get involved and help us +with this! + +We welcome speakers of **all backgrounds** and **all levels of +experience**, including newcomers submitting a proposal to give their +first talk! + +### Important Dates + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
CFP OpensJuly 29, 2019
CFP ClosesAugust 31, 2019
Speaker NotificationsSeptember 7, 2019
Schedule PublishedOctober 1, 2019
EmacsConf 2019!November 2, 2019
+ +### Talk Formats + +The following are the main formats for EmacsConf 2019 talks: + +- **10 minutes** (Lightning talk): Quickly present a cool project, + concept, or trick! +- **20 minutes** (Standard talk): Introduce the audience to a new + Emacs mode, concept, or just talk about something not necessarily + shiny and new but that you find really neat nonetheless. +- **45 minutes** (Extended talk): Take your time going more in depth, + and/or do a demo! Extended talks are a great way of really + educating the audience about something you enjoy. + +Other session formats such as tutorials and workshops could be +arranged as well. If you are interested in these or other kinds of +sessions, let us know and we can try to arrange it! + +Keynote speaker(s) for EmacsConf 2019 will be introduced in a future +announcement. + +### Topic Ideas + +Not sure what to give a talk about? You might find some neat ideas on +the [[ideas]] page (feel free to add yours there too)! If you're +still not sure, come by our IRC channel `#emacsconf` on +`irc.freenode.net` and say hi. You can join the chat using [your +favourite IRC client](irc://irc.freenode.net:6667/emacsconf) or the +[freenode webchat](https://webchat.freenode.net/#emacsconf). + +A great way to write a strong proposal is to start by exploring the +programs from previous years: [[2015|2015#program]], +[[2013|2013#program]]. + +### Submission + +Once you're ready to submit your proposal, the [[submit]] page has the +instructions on how to submit your talk. + +We are committed to increasing the participation of speakers belonging +to groups traditionally underrepresented at free software conferences, +including women and people of colour. If you're comfortable sharing +demographic information, please include them in your submission email, +but your proposal will not be judged negatively if you leave them out. + +### Getting Involved + +If you would like to get involved with the various aspects of +organizing the conference like planning the sessions or help setting +up the infrastructure, see our [[planning]] page and come say hi to us +at `#emacsconf` on `irc.freenode.net`. + +Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list +[emacsconf-discuss](//lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacsconf-discuss) +for discussion and announcements about the EmacsConf conference. + +We look forward to your ideas and submissions! -- cgit v1.2.3