R-Ladies NYC Lightning Talks!

We are excited to host an online version of one our most popular events - R-Ladies NYC Lightning Talks.

**Update**
We've decided to delay event by 2 weeks to encourage more participants to sign up to give a talk. The new date for the lightning talks is Sunday, October 20th at 4pm EST. We hope this extended timeline will allow more members to get involved and contribute. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Please fill out the very brief form to submit your 5-minute talk idea! https://forms.gle/3ahdFtx6eLDHvxeE9

What are lightning talks?
Lighting talks are five minute talks. You can talk about anything R, Python, Tech, and/or Data Science related. Looking for ideas? How about talking about a cool package you found, how you use R/Python in your company, a favorite learning resource, your journey into Data Science, or a side project you've been working on?

Prior lightning talk topics include: 1-Automating Reports with Gmailr; 2-Using Shiny to Avoid Boring Tasks at Work; 3-How to Do VLOOKUP in R; 4-Balancing Business and Technical Requirements; 5-Pie Charts: Friend or Foe?

Interested in proposing a talk but want to brainstorm ideas, get feedback, or some encouragement? We're here to help! You can attend one of our Prep & Brainstorm Workshops, join #lightningtalks channel in our slack channel, or email [nyc@rladies.org](mailto:nyc@rladies.org). We would be happy to set up a time to talk with you!

Are men welcome to give a lightning talk? Yes, men are welcome. Our mission is to encourage more women and non-binary individuals to get involved in the R community. Please help us by spreading the word about R-Ladies, and by being respectful of the fact that this event is primarily for women/non-binary/female-identifying individuals. We will prioritize women and non-binary individuals for the talks, but encourage all to apply!

We would especially love to hear from people who have not presented at a meetup or conference before. A lightning talk can be a great way to start out speaking, as it's quick, low-prep, and fun!

Extension Dates:
- Proposal due: Friday 10/11 https://forms.gle/3ahdFtx6eLDHvxeE9
- Notification of acceptance: Sunday 10/13
- Speakers to Confirm Participation: Thursday 10/17
- Submit slides to R-Ladies: Friday 10/18
- Lightning Talk Event: Sunday 10/20