Talk Submission Guidelines

Everything you need to know to submit a talk for PyCon Namibia 2026.

Deadline for submission: 01 December 2025 (23:59 CAT – Namibia Time)

Guidelines and Advice

We are glad you are interested in speaking at PyCon Namibia!

This guide will help you submit the best possible proposal for PyCon Namibia 2026 and offers tips to increase your chances of acceptance. We receive many more proposals than we can accept, so following these recommendations helps your proposal stand out.

Note: All talk proposals must be written in English to ensure fair evaluation and understanding by all attendees.

Topics of Interest

We welcome talks and workshops on all things Python. Example areas include:

Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning

Python frameworks for Data Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning
Deploying ML models in production
Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing
Data pipelines and pre-/post-processing
Scalable ML and time series analysis
Case studies from Africa and beyond
Data visualization and storytelling

Scientific and High-Performance Computing

Computational Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Large-scale simulation with Python software
Financial modeling and computational finance
Accelerating Python with NumPy, Cython, Pybind11, etc.
Performance profiling and optimization
Using GPUs and other accelerators in Python

Web Development and Applications

Django, Flask, FastAPI, and other frameworks
Databases and storage solutions
Authentication systems and security
Building search engines and information retrieval systems
Websockets and real-time communication
Chatbots and interactive web services

Education and Professional Development

Teaching Python to beginners (schools, universities, bootcamps)
Python as a first programming language
Creative approaches to learning and teaching coding
Algorithm and data structure education with Python
Python career journeys and mentorship
Fun with Python for learners of all ages

Software Engineering, DevOps, Testing, and Security

Continuous integration and testing tools
Microservices, virtualization, and containers
Python best practices and design patterns
Game development and interactive applications
Python in IoT and embedded systems
Case studies on refactoring, scaling, and securing Python systems

Types of Sessions

Regular Talks – 30 minutes (25 mins talk + 5 mins Q&A)
Workshops – hands-on, up to 90 minutes (longer possible on request)
Lightning Talks – 5 minutes, sign-up during the conference

Important Dates & Expectations

Deadline for submission: 01 December 2025 (23:59 CAT – Namibia Time)
Conference dates: 20–26 February 2025
Talks must be presented in person in Windhoek (no remote talks).
All speakers must follow the Code of Conduct .

Good Ideas

Submit your proposal early so the program committee can provide feedback.
Answer basic questions:
- Who is the intended audience for your talk?
- What will attendees learn or gain from your talk?
Provide an outline of your talk with estimated time for each point.
If requesting a 45-minute slot, explain how you would adapt to 30 minutes.
Include 5–10 minutes for discussion/Q&A within your slot.
Ensure your talk is relevant to a broad audience.
Include links to source code, articles, or videos that provide context.
Mention if you’ve given similar talks before, including links to slides or videos.

Bad Ideas

Avoid infomercials; focus on learning and sharing knowledge.
Don’t propose incomplete code or projects ("conference-driven development").
Avoid “state of our project” talks unless highly relevant to attendees.
Don’t assume the committee knows you personally from past talks.
Submit detailed proposals; first-round reviews are blind to the speaker’s name.

Need Help?

If you have questions about submitting a proposal, reach out to us:

pycon.namibia@gmail.com

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