Speaking
Conference format¶
PyTexas is a single-track conference with a total attendence of ~250 people.
Call for proposals¶
- The Call For Proposals (CFP) opens October 1, 2026
- Looking for guidance on how to write a CFP? Check out this blog!
Subscribe to our mailing list to get notified when the CFP opens
Start thinking about your proposal now!¶
Our CFP isn't open yet, but it's never too early to start brainstorming. If you've got an idea for a talk, start working on it now!
Want to practice speaking in front of a friendly audience first? The PyTexas Meetup has an open CFP year-round, and it's a great way to test out your ideas and get feedback before the conference.
Submit to the PyTexas Meetup CFP
Talks¶
Talks must be 25 minutes long, including any optional Q&A.
PyTexas does Q&A a little different. All questions, both for in-person and virtual attendees, are submitted via slido. Users submit questions via a browser, allowing others to see and up vote their favorite questions. Questions are moderated by our team and asked on stage by our emcees.
If you have an idea for a presentation that doesn't fit the above guidelines, please submit it anyway. If it's interesting enough, we'll arrange our program around it.
Who should submit a proposal?¶
Everyone! We want all kinds of proposals from people of all experience levels. Whether you've never given a talk at a conference, or have given dozens. Whether you just discovered Python, or are an old hand. Whether you're a programmer, designer, scientist, or music theorist (or whatever). We want to hear what you have to share!
What should I give a talk on?¶
Your talk can be about anything related to the Python programming language or of interest to the Python community. Some specific areas that people have expressed interest in for talks this year include:
- AI
- General Python programming
- Web Applications
- Python Game Development
- DevOps
- Scientific Computing
- AI/Machine Learning
- Software Testing
- Data Visualization
- Python in Education
- Open Source and Community
- And more!
Some other ideas might be:
- How are you using AI as a developer?
- How you used Python to solve a specific problem.
- Your favorite Python library
- How to broaden diversity within the Python community.
- Development tools for Python (or written in Python)
- etc.
Want Help Drafting Your CFP? We Can Help!¶
Writing a conference proposal can feel intimidating, especially if it's your first time. The PyTexas community has a number of experienced speakers and organizers who would love to help you talk through your idea and draft a strong proposal.
Whether you need help picking a topic, structuring your abstract, or just want a second pair of eyes, reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll connect you with someone who can help.
You can also check out How I Write Conference Talk Proposals for guidance on what makes a proposal stand out and what our reviewers look for.
Does PyTexas offer any financial support for speakers?¶
PyTexas provides speakers a complimentary ticket to the conference. If you require financial support to travel to PyTexas, we do offer financial support to anyone that needs it, regardless of whether they are a speaker or not.