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Call for Papers

The Call for Papers for the Plone Conference 2025 is now open!

Prospective speakers and trainers are invited to submit their proposals by July 31st, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth, AoE).

Key Dates

  • April 1, 2025: Call for Proposals Opens
  • July 31, 2025: Call for Proposals Closes
  • September 3, 2025: Notifications Sent to Instructors and Trainers
  • September 5, 2025: Schedule Published
  • October 13-19, 2025: Conference Dates

Conference Session Formats

The conference will include a variety of sessions, structured to accommodate different levels of expertise and topics.

  • Training Sessions (October 13-14): These sessions will span from 2 to 6 hours. They are designed to cater to participants ranging from beginners to experts.
  • Talk Sessions (October 15-17): There will be about 40 talk slots, each lasting 25 or 45 minutes. Topics will include Plone, Python, community building, and other tech-related subjects. Presentations are not required to be technical; they can also focus on broader, community-related issues.

Submission Guidelines

The conference organizers encourage a broad range of submissions. Whether you have extensive experience with Plone and Python or are new to these communities, your insights and perspectives are valuable. Proposals are welcomed in English.

The selection process aims to reflect the diversity within the Plone and Python communities. The conference team is committed to supporting all presenters, regardless of their level of experience in public speaking.

We are looking talks for:

  • Plone Conference in general
  • Talks specifically aimed for PyDay Finland on October 17.

You may easily select how you want your talk to be addressed.

How to Submit

To submit your proposal, fill the Call for Papers form. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2025.

Do not worry about submitting a final version yet - we are interested in in wide variety of talks and the idea or abstract description does not have to be final!

Call for papers is now open!