Before Applying
Before applying to become a speaker, here is some information you should know.
Our event is typically two and a half hours on one evening each month, so we don’t have a speakers dinner. We typically have 30 minutes of networking before the opening remarks and an opportunity to network after the presentations have finished.
Long-form talks should last 25-30 minutes, with 5-10 minutes for a post-talk question-and-answer session. Your talk is allocated 35 minutes in total.
Lightning talks should last 10 minutes, with an optional opportunity for engaging the audience in some discussion points.
We don’t have the ability for specific child care support, though youngsters who ideally won’t disturb the presentations are welcome to attend.
Our venues are fully accessible.
Even if we have agreed to have you speak at an event, we still require speakers to fill out the form below. Only when this is done do we consider the application to be formally submitted so that it may be accepted. The information submitted here is used on our website, meetup.com, and in other aspects of organising and running the event.
After Applying
We will send you a link to the #WPLDN speaker pack if you’ve already applied and accepted. This contains a general overview of what to expect when you speak at #WPLDN. If you have any questions not covered by the speaker pack, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re on hand to ensure your speaking experience is positive and beneficial to yourself and the #WPLDN audience.
