We invite you to share your expertise at our live virtual events designed for diverse developers, engineers, and technology professionals. Elevate important issues in tech through educational sessions and workshops focused on both technical skills and career development.
What We Are Looking For
Proposals should aim to empower attendees in their technology careers, providing valuable insights, tools, and resources. Our events foster a bold, inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, community building, and continuous learning. Join us in creating a space where technologists can thrive, upskill, and stay competitive in tech.
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Successful Proposal Requirements
While your proposal will be unique, all successful proposals will share some characteristics. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your proposal is a good fit for WWCode events:
Meet Formatting Guidelines: Include an engaging title that clearly introduces your proposal topic. Proposal descriptions should be no longer than 75 words and should adhere to our Code of Conduct. Please do not include hyperlinks or bulleted/numbered lists.
Focus on Real-World Trends in Technology: Craft proposals that resonate with experienced technology professionals and leaders, providing insights into current tech trends. Demonstrate how your proposal supports the professional development and career acceleration of WWCode's audience.
Fit the WWCode Event CFP: Ensure your proposal aligns with the theme and goals of the conference to which you are applying to speak (visit the event page for more information).
Be Appropriate for the WWCode Audience: Consider if your talk will inspire, empower, or support a diverse audience in tech. Aim for relevance to professional women with at least two years of experience in tech careers (more advanced experience/topics are welcomed).
Be Original: Offer something new to the audience. With common topics, highlight your proposal's uniqueness. Clearly communicate what sets your talk apart and why attendees should choose it over others.
Demonstrate Learning Outcomes and Impact: Clearly explain what attendees will learn or be able to do after attending your session that they did not know or could not do before attending your talk or workshop. Show what problem or issue you are addressing or helping attendees solve in their tech careers (skills or professional development).
Show Preparedness: Submit coherent, well-formatted proposals, and demonstrate attention to detail by proofreading/editing with a level of professionalism that aligns with WWCode’s standards.
Have Depth: Avoid fluff and hyperbolic language. Provide substance and practical insights. Showcase your experience in the topic, emphasizing hands-on practice, real-world examples, or insights gained from experience, learning or reflection.
A Note About AI-Generated Proposals: We accept AI-generated proposals, but be aware that these should be thoroughly edited, checked for bias, and aligned with our proposal guidelines. Ensure the content maintains a professional tone and is suitable for the WWCode audience.
Lightning Talk (15 mins + Q&A):
A brief demonstration or explanation of a topic relevant to the audience that will benefit them either personally or professionally. Topics may include an introduction to a new technology or feature, career or technical hacks, best practices, and quick tips.
Technical Talk (35 mins + Q&A):
A deep dive, usually with live demonstrations, into a technical topic relevant to the audience. Topics may include more advanced technologies or robust technical skills/processes requiring more theory and/or process demonstration.
Career Session (35 mins + Q&A):
A deep dive, usually with audience engagement or learning activities, into a career topic relevant to the audience. Topics may include more complex career navigation tasks.
Workshop (50 mins + Q&A):
A deep dive into a technical or career topic relevant to the audience that gives the audience the opportunity to try out or practice skills as they learn, usually through writing or coding activities.
Talk Formats
WWCode events offer dynamic ways for technologists to level up their skills in a live, online learning environment. We accept proposals for the following session formats. Please review them carefully and select the format that best suits what you will teach, how deeply you will cover the topic, and what teaching methods you will use: