{"id":121,"date":"2026-05-16T02:40:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promptlesswp.com\/demo\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2026-05-16T12:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:43:50","slug":"speak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/promptlesswp.com\/demo\/get-involved\/speak","title":{"rendered":"Speak at WCUS"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- aisb-content-start -->\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call for Speakers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak at WordCamp US 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications close May 29. We&#039;re looking for real-world insight, practical takeaways, and new perspectives \u2014 you don&#039;t need to be a seasoned speaker. Selected speakers are notified by June 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Session formats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three ways to share what you know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk \u2014 45 minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic format. Stage time + Q&amp;A. Best for case studies, deep dives, or new ideas the room hasn&#039;t heard yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop \u2014 90 minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hands-on learning. Attendees follow along with their laptops. Best for technical skills or step-by-step craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightning \u2014 10 minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast, focused, one-idea-deep. Great for first-time speakers and for sharing a single specific insight or pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why submit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The talks that stand out at WCUS share three things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-world. Practical. Honest.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest WCUS talks are rooted in what you actually shipped, what actually broke, what you&#039;d actually do differently. Theoretical talks land less; lived-in talks land more.First-time speakers do well here \u2014 a singular perspective from inside the work matters more than years of stage time. If you&#039;ve got a story or a pattern that helped you and might help others, submit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you submit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we look for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A clear talk title that says what attendees will walk away with.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An abstract that names the audience and the takeaway (250-400 words).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real examples \u2014 from your work, your projects, your clients. Not slide-ware.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A bio that says who you are and what you ship, not a CV (100-150 words).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One talk per submission \u2014 you can submit up to three.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaker timeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after you submit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your talk(s) via the form below. You can submit up to three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Programming squad reviews every submission. We notify everyone \u2014 selected or not \u2014 by June 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Lineup announced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 speakers go public. Schedule is finalized shortly after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaker Logistics squad reaches out with timing, room assignments, AV details, and rehearsal options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to speak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application takes about 15-20 minutes. You can submit up to three talks \u2014 use a separate submission for each. Deadline: May 29, end of day Pacific time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not ready to submit yet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bookmark this page \u2014 applications close at end of day May 29.<\/p>\n\n<!-- aisb-content-end -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call for Speakers Speak at WordCamp US 2026 Applications close May 29. We&#8217;re looking for real-world insight, practical takeaways, and new perspectives \u2014 you don&#8217;t need to be a seasoned speaker. Selected speakers are notified by June 29. 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