We’re always looking for speakers, and we’d love to hear from you — no experience
necessary. Whether it’s your first time on stage or your hundredth, our meetups are a
warm, supportive place to share what you know.
Who Should Speak
Everyone has something worth sharing. You should consider speaking if you:
Have learned something with Python (or an adjacent tool) and can walk others through it
Built a project, solved a tricky problem, or discovered something you found useful
Want practice presenting in a friendly, low-pressure setting
Have never spoken before — we especially encourage first-time speakers
You do not need to be an expert, have a novel topic, or hold a particular job title.
If you’re unsure whether your idea is a fit, ask us — the answer is almost always yes.
What to Talk About
Anything in or around the Python and open source world: a library or tool, a project you
built, a concept explained simply, a career or learning story, data science, web, AI,
testing, automation — whatever you’re excited about. Beginner-friendly topics are very
welcome.
Talk Formats
Lightning talk — 5 minutes
Standard talk — 15–30 minutes
Workshop — up to 2 hours, hands-on
How to Submit
We collect talk proposals through Sessionize. Submit your idea here:
You don’t need a polished abstract to start a conversation — if you’d rather talk it
through first, reach out in the #city-vancouver channel on the
PyLadies Slack
or email vancouver at pyladies dot com.
How to Prepare
Aim your talk at a friendly, mixed-experience audience — assume curiosity, not
expertise.
Practice your timing so you fit your slot, leaving room for questions.
Bring your slides on your own laptop if you can; let us know your adapter needs in
advance.
Share your slides with us afterward — we like to link them from the event recap.
What We Provide
A welcoming, engaged audience and a friendly room
A projector / screen and the basics for your talk
Support before and during the event — we’ll introduce you and help you feel at ease
A spot in our event recap and a thank-you to you and your work
What We Expect
Talks that are welcoming and inclusive of a diverse audience