Lightning Talks ("LTs") at PyCon DE & PyData are short, 5-minute presentations open to all attendees. They’re a fun and fast-paced way to share ideas, showcase projects, spark discussions, or raise awareness about topics you care about — whether technical, community-related, or just inspiring.
No slides are required, and talks can be spontaneous or prepared. It’s a great chance to speak up and connect with the community!
Lightning Talks will be live-streamed to share our knowledge and joy with the world.
⚡ Lightning Talk Rules
- No promotion for products or companies.
- No call for 'we are hiring' (but you may name your employer).
- One LT per person per conference policy.
Community Event Announcements
- ⏱ You want to announce a community event? You have ONE minute.
- All event announcements will be collected in a single slide slide deck, see instructions at the Lightning Talk desk in the Community Space in the Lounge on Level 1.
All other LTs:
- ⏱ You have exactly 5 minutes. The clock starts when you start — and ends when time’s up. That’s the thrill of Lightning Talks ⚡
- 🎯 Be sharp, clear, and fun. Introduce your idea, make your point, give the audience something to remember. No pressure. (Okay, maybe a little.)
- 🎲 You must include at least one entry from the official Bingo Card list. Every audience member will receive a Bingo card — and they’ll be watching 👀 Your job? Choose at least one Bingo item from the official Bingo Card list—and drop it into your talk. Subtly or dramatically — your style.
- 🐍 Keep it relevant to Python, PyData and the community. You can go broad — tools, workflows, stories, experiments — as long as there’s some connection to Python, PyData or the community.
- 👏 Keep it respectful. Keep it awesome. Humor is welcome, but please be kind, inclusive, and professional.
- 🎤 Be ready when your name is called. We’re running a tight session — speakers go on stage rapid-fire. Stay close and stay hyped.
- 🏆 Bonus prizes may be awarded. Best talk, best Bingo moment, most unexpected Hogwarts reference... who knows what could happen?
How to Submit
The Lightning Talk desk is located in the Community Space in the Lounge on Level 1.
