To encourage more applicants to WordCamp London, we have brainstormed some of the most popular questions about applying to speak and we’ve done our best to answer them here for you.

If there is anything you feel we have missed, or something you think is worth adding – please leave us a comment below.

Q: Are all types of talks welcome?

YES! The stage is set for a wonderful variety of speakers. We are open to the full spectrum of session formats and encourage you to submit anything from standard slide presentations to panels, demonstrations, and more.

Whatever your idea, we’d love to hear it.

Q: How long do sessions have to be?

We encourage a variety of session formats, which include, but are not limited to;

• Lightning talks: (maximum of 10 mins with a group Q&A)
• Long form talks: (maximum of 40 mins inclusive of Q&A)
• Workshop: (maximum of 40 mins)
• Ideas for panels (maximum of 40 mins inclusive of Q&A)

Don’t hesitate to get creative and submit a session format you think might be interesting!

Continue reading So you want to be in the spotlight? Read our speaker application FAQs →

We need your help to create another incredible WordCamp London show stopper! Here’s your chance to contribute to the schedule.

Whilst the WordCamp London team continue rehearsals backstage, we’re announcing a Call for Topics and would like to warmly encourage you to get involved in the conversation. Let us know what topics you’d most like to see at WordCamp London 2017.

This is your WordCamp London and we’d love to hear about any WordPress related topics that would light up the stage for you. What would you be interested in hearing or learning more about?

Previous WordCamp’s have hosted a diverse range of talks around community, content, Open Source, development, UX, trends, design, marketing, SEO, performance and business, to name a few!

Join the conversation directly in the comments section below…

…help the cast ensure we’ve done everything in our power to make this WordCamp an event you won’t want to miss.