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Call for Lightning Talks!

June 10, 2016

If you're looking for the 2017 lightning talk submission form you can find it here.


We're bringing something new to the Design & Content stage in Vancouver this year. You!

We’re accepting lightning talk proposals from all registered DCC16 attendees. Lightning talks will take place at the end of main-stage talks on July 21st. Each lightning talk will be 5 minutes and focus on something you're passionate about related to design and content.

How it Works

  • To submit a lightning talk you must be a registered attendee and complete the Google form below.
  • Submissions are open from 12:00PM June 10th to 8:00PM June 24th, 2016 (PDT).
  • We'll announce lightning talk speakers on June 30th via our blog and Facebook page.

Lightning talk Speakers RECEIVE

  • A $300 refund on registration
  • An invite to the speakers' dinner
  • Speaker coaching from our founder, Steve Fisher
  • Their photo on the conference website
  • 5 minutes to share their idea on stage

Submissions for 2016 are closed.

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