Call for Proposals - Speaking at Next.js Conf (October 2023)

Call for Proposals - Speaking at Next.js Conf (October 2023)

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This is your opportunity to have your pre-recorded talk air to over 50,000 developers on October 26th.

Next.js Conf is the premiere web development conference, with over 50,000 registrations last year. This talk is a pre-recorded 10 minute talk that will be streamed live to all these developers on October 26th.

How to Quickly Submit your Proposal

Instead of requiring a lengthy submission or a video submission like last year, we're simplifying the process to only require an abstract. Follow these steps to apply:

  1. Write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing your talk
    1. Tell a story about a problem that you or your team solved. For example:
      1. Scaling your Next.js app
      2. Migrating to Next.js and how it improved your metrics
      3. How you’re using the Next.js app router and React 18
      4. Optimizing your Next.js app
      5. Talking through a popular React/Next.js library you made
      6. Impressive Next.js projects you’ve built
      7. A/B Testing & personalization at the edge with Middleware
      8. …or anything else that’s interesting
    2. Doesn't have to be polished or scripted. We just want to hear what you plan to talk about.
  2. Send your Submission
    1. Deadline: September 24, 2023 at 11:45 p.m. PST.
    2. Link: https://cfp-2023.vercel.app/
  3. Wait for Approval →
    1. We'll approve or decline every submission by September 29th.
    2. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
      • Is your story focused on how Next.js changed how you or your team works, or how Next.js helped improve your site's performance and delight your users?
      • Is your talk something novel and something that will educate other Next.js developers watching the conference?

Goals for Next.js Community Speakers

  1. High Quality → Next.js Conf is for creating content that the Next.js Community will enjoy and learn from for years to come. Make your submission about a problem that you or your team have solved using Next.js.
  2. DX & UX Focused → The Next.js Community loves great developer experience (DX) and user experience (UX). Whatever your topic, relate some part of it to how Next.js helps developers build better products and make the Web. Faster.
  3. Community Oriented → This is our moment to share and celebrate the best and brightest ideas from the Next.js Community.

Timeline

September 24 → Submission Deadline

September 29 → Notification of Approval

  • We'll approve or decline every submission via email.
  • Approved submissions will be given two action items:
    • Confirm your participation
    • Schedule an orientation & technical check

October 3 - October 6 → Orientation & Technical Checks

  • You will be able to schedule a 15 minute slot that fits your schedule.
  • Detailed instructions will be sent via email.

October 15 → Final Presentation Due

  • Presentations are due by 11:55 pm Pacific Time.
  • Detailed instructions will be sent via email.

October 26 → Next.js Conf

  • Your talk will be streamed live to tens of thousands of developers.

FAQ

  • Talks are a maximum of 10 minutes each and will air in one of the two stages we have.
  • Please refer to our Code of Conduct for all our guidelines and non-negotiables for presenting at Next.js Conf.
  • Presenters will not be compensated (but can expect some merchandise).

Questions

Feedback or questions? → Email hassan@vercel.com

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