Call for Proposals - Speaking at Next.js Conf (October 2023)

Next.js Conf is a celebration of our community on October 26th, with over 100,000 registrants last year and 50,000+ live viewers. We want to hear how you're helping build a faster web with Next.js with a pre-recorded, 10-minute talk.

We're also accepting a few speakers to give their talk in-person in San Francisco. Please check the appropriate checkbox on the form if you're interested in giving your talk in-person.

Submission

We've simplified the submission process this year. Write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing your talk, ideally telling a story about a problem that you or your team solved:

• Scaling your Next.js app
• Migrating to Next.js and how it pushed your business forward
• How you’re using the latest features from the App Router
• Optimizing the performance of your application
• How your company is using Next.js
• …or anything else your find interesting

CFPs do not need to be polished or scripted. We just want to hear what you plan to talk about. Deadline: September 24, 2023 at 11:45 pm PST.

Approval Process

We'll approve or decline every submission by September 29th. Approval will be based on the following criteria:

• Is your story focused on how Next.js changed how you or your team works, or how Next.js helped improve your site's performance and delight your users?
• Is your talk something novel and something that will educate other Next.js developers watching the conference?

Goals for Next.js Community Speakers

1. High Quality → Next.js Conf is for creating content that the Next.js Community will enjoy and learn from for years to come.
2. DX & UX Focused → The Next.js Community loves great developer experience (DX), but also ensuring it's in service of the user experience (UX).
3. Community Oriented → This is our moment to share and celebrate the best and brightest ideas from the Next.js community.

Timeline

September 24 → Submission Deadline

• Make sure to fill out the CFP form by September 24nd 2023 at 11:45 p.m. PST.

September 29 → Notification of Approval

• For approved submissions, we'll inform folks whether their talk was selected as a 10 minute virtual talk or a 20 minute in-person talk
• Approved submissions will be given two action items: to confirm their participation and schedule an orientation check

October 3 - October 6 → Orientation Checks

• You will be able to schedule a 15 minute slot that fits your schedule.

October 15 → Final Presentation Due

• Presentations are due by 11:55 pm Pacific Time.
• For in-person speakers, this is different and appropriate instructions will be sent.

October 26 → Next.js Conf

• Your talk will be streamed live to the community.

FAQ

• Talks are a maximum of 10 minutes each and will air in one of the two stages we have.
• If you're selected to present your talk in-person, you will have 20 minutes to give it on stage in San Francisco.
• Please refer to our Code of Conduct for all our guidelines and non-negotiables for presenting at Next.js Conf.
• Community talks are not paid, but you can expect some free swag.
• Feedback or questions? → Email hassan@vercel.com

Submit your talk