Event Night: VIRTUAL ⚡Lightning Talks / Talk Practice Night!

Have you been looking for an opportunity to give a talk? This is your chance. Monthly Lightning Talks are BACK!

⚡⚡What is a Lightning Talk? ⚡⚡

A lightning talk...
• ... is a 5-minute talk on any topic, technical or not
• ... is often about something cool you just learned or some open source software you wrote.
• ... can have slides but it's not required
• ... doesn't need to be prepared, but could be
• ... can be given by ANYONE, even someone totally new to Python!

First-timers and first-time speakers are always welcome. Multiple talks per person are allowed (just make sure everyone else has a chance first!) Please no marketing pitches.

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All attendees and talks must follow the NYC Python Code of Conduct, which governs all our spaces online and off. https://www.meetup.com/nycpython/messages/boards/thread/51565172

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⚡⚡How do I give a talk ? ⚡⚡

Signing up in advance isn't required -- if you'd prefer, just show up and talk. The sign up sheet can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbWO23eiCcucmE31GvB70XW1vfRFnyBhL_p0v6_4Sz4/edit?usp=sharing

⚡⚡Is this event recorded ? ⚡⚡

🆕 NEW 🆕 - We're simulcasting on YouTube Live! This is strictly opt-in, i.e. you should not feel pressure to be recorded or livestreamed.

Be mindful that Q&A during the livestream portion will also be captured on the livestream, and as an audience member your name may be -- but is generally not -- visible, so take any precautions you need to feel comfortable, like turning off your video or changing your screen name.

⚡⚡Event details ⚡⚡

Announcements & chit-chat at 5:45pm; livestream / first talk starts at 6pm; non-livestreamed talk practice follows; event ends at 7:00pm.

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👉Need an idea for a talk? The above spreadsheet includes talk ideas!

👉Want to see someone give a talk on a specific topic? Add a request to the spreadsheet above!

👉Want to know more about what to expect? Jessica Garson has written up some great advice on how to prepare and make the most of it! https://dev.to/jessicagarson/how-giving-lightning-talks-helped-me-gain-technical-confidence--2omm

👉Are you interested in being a speaker at a future NYC Python Talk Night? Giving a lightning talk is a great way to get involved with our community. Speak with an organizer at the event to let us know.