Attention WordPress enthusiasts: WordCamp Kent is looking for speakers for the 2019 conference happening June 15th-16th! If you are a WordPress enthusiast looking to inspire and inform other WordPress enthusiasts on all things (or maybe just one thing) WordPress, you are invited to submit a speaker application!
At WordCamp Kent, our attendees include designers, developers, marketers, business owners, bloggers, and content strategists who all come together to learn, connect and have a great time.
Sessions will be 45 minutes, with 25-30 minutes allotted for your talk and 15 – 20 minutes for Q & A and further discussion.
The deadline to submit your application is 11 PM EDT on Monday, April 15th, 2019. You will be notified when a decision about your submission is made, no later than April 30th.
General guidelines for speakers:
- We’ re looking for talks that are relevant to casual WordPress users, experienced developers, and anywhere between.
- We are always on the lookout for new speakers of ALL ages and backgrounds.
- You do not need to be a professional speaker, but you should be knowledgeable about the topic you are presenting.
- You are encouraged to apply even if you have never spoken at a WordCamp before. If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the talks published on WordPress TV.
- All submissions are reviewed by the organizer committee. Be prepared to submit your speaker slides or review your presentation with an organizer prior to the event if asked.
- Speakers will be provided free admission to WordCamp Kent 2019 and also get to attend a speaker dinner, but we cannot reimburse travel, lodging, or other expenses.
Requirements
In order to keep a safe and welcoming environment, we require all speakers, sponsors, and attendees to follow our Code of Conduct.
No prior speaking experience is necessary to apply to speak. However, if you are speaking for the first time, the Community Handbook has a handy guide!
General Topics
- WordPress Fundamentals
- Blogging and Content Creation
- Design and User Experience
- Backend Development
- Workflows
- Marketing and Branding
- Running a WordPress Based Business
- Themes
- Plugins
- Security
- Digital marketing & growth
Speaker Application
KNOW SOMEONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SPEAK? If you know a person who is a great speaker, or a new speaker with tons of knowledge to share, and would like to nominate them to speak, get in touch via our Contact Form and let us know who it is, where they are located, and what they speak about, as well as a way for us to get in touch.
If you’d like to propose multiple topics, please submit the form multiple times, once for each topic.
We look forward to seeing your ideas!