Thinking of submitting a talk to PyLadiesCon 2025 but not sure where to start? We’ve got you!

We’re excited to invite you to a free, supportive workshop designed to help you craft and submit your PyLadiesCon proposal with confidence.

Workshop Details

• 📅 Date: 19th July
• ⏰ Time: 07:00 am UTC
• 🌍 Location: Online (link will be shared with registered participants)
• 💌 Register here

What to Expect

In this interactive workshop, we will:

• Demystify the CFP process for PyLadiesCon 2025
• Share what makes a clear, engaging proposal
• Walk through examples of successful proposals
• Offer tips for first-time and seasoned speakers
• Answer your questions about topics, formats, and audience.

Meet our facilitators

We are honoured and grateful to have Carol Willing and Dawn Wages share their extensive knowledge with us.

Carol Willing is a distinguished open source developer, educator, and community leader known for her impactful contributions to the Python ecosystem and scientific computing. She is a Python Software Foundation Fellow and former PSF Board Member, and has served as a Project Jupyter Steering Council member, helping to advance open, interactive computing tools used by researchers and educators worldwide. Carol has been deeply involved in initiatives that support diversity and inclusion within tech communities and has mentored countless contributors through projects like Google Summer of Code. Her work spans education, accessibility, and community building, embodying her commitment to empowering others through open source.

Dawn Wages is a passionate developer relations manager, community organizer, and advocate for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. With a background in Python and Django development, Dawn is committed to building accessible, scalable software while empowering underrepresented voices in open source. She is actively involved with DjangoCon US & Africa, PyLadies, and the Python Software Foundation, where she has worked to create welcoming spaces for contributors at all levels. Dawn frequently speaks at conferences, sharing insights on sustainable open source practices and community building, and is known for her dedication to mentoring and supporting new contributors in tech.

Why Attend?

PyLadiesCon is dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and gender minorities in the Python community. We believe your experiences, ideas, and insights are valuable and deserve a platform. This workshop will give you practical tools, encouragement, and community support to submit your proposal before the CFP deadline on August 15, 2025.

Ready to Share Your Story?

Join us and take the next step toward sharing your work with the global PyLadies community! We can’t wait to help you bring your talk idea to life.

— The PyLadiesCon 2025 Team

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