🐍 Canberra Python Meetup - Talk Writing Workshop
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Do you have a talk idea but you're not quite sure how to bring it to life? Perhaps you've built something cool, contributed something you're proud of, or you want to teach a topic you've been learning about!
Giving a talk at Canberra Python Meetup, or at PyCon AU 2026 is a great way to share your knowledge and tell your story!
We know presenting a talk can be daunting, especially if its your first time speaking in public. It's also a hugely rewarding experience and a great way to build your professional profile in the industry.
### Who should attend?
Everyone! More specifically this workshop is open to anyone who is interested in presenting a talk at Canberra Python Meetup or a conference like PyCon AU.
First time speakers are actively welcomed!
### Session Outline
This workshop will walk you through putting together a proposal, what is expected, what the PyCon AU program review committee is looking for. We will then spend some time helping you put together your talk.
This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your topic and talk ideas and we'll help you flesh out the proposal.
- Welcome & introduction
- Brainstorming talk ideas & overcoming writers block
- Writing an outline
- Actually write your outline
- Share your abstracts (optional)
- Tips & tricks for polishing your talk
### Submit your talk to PyCon AU 2026 CFP
You'll also get to meet the team who review talk proposals and select talks for the conference program. They're friendly, we promise! ☺️
Attending this workshop is free, and you have no obligation to submit or speak or present if you don't want to.
### Takeaways
At the end of this workshop you'll have a talk title, abstract and description ready to submit to both PyCon AU 2026, and to present at Canberra Python Meetup later this year.
### About PyCon AU 2026
This workshop is presented in partnership with PyCon AU 2026. Thank you for their sponsorship and time in making it happen. The PyCon AU 2026 Call For Proposals (CFP) is open now for talks on topics relevant to people who use Python! Submit before 29 March 2026 at 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp.
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📢 Interested in presenting? We'd love to have you, submit here!
💬 Want to chat? Get in touch via slack!
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Thanks to our sponsors: Linux Australia, OSGeo Oceania, and ANU!
Want to sponsor our costs for pizza and drinks, and meet our enthusiastic members? Get in touch!
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You can find our Code of Conduct here: https://github.com/canberra-python/README/tree/main/conduct
We care about new people and quiet people, so we want to have some bare minimum standards that we expect.