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| 2 | +title: Call For Proposals |
| 3 | +description: Call For Proposals |
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| 8 | +Join us for the 16th edition of PyCon India, the premier Python conference in India, scheduled for September 12-15, 2025, in Bengaluru. Whether you use Python professionally, as a hobby, or are simply passionate about Python and its community, we'd love to hear from you and invite you to submit proposals for Talks and Workshops. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +## Important Dates |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +- **Submission Open**: 20 February 2025 |
| 13 | +- **Submission Deadline**: 18 May 2025 |
| 14 | +- **Schedule Announcement**: 7 July 2025 |
| 15 | +- **Workshops**: 12 September 2025 |
| 16 | +- **Talk Presentations**: 13-14 September 2025 |
| 17 | +- **DevSprint**: 15 September 2025 *(Details to follow)* |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +## Venues |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- **Workshops**: To be announced |
| 22 | +- **Talk Presentations**: NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru |
| 23 | +- **DevSprint**: To be announced |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +## Submit Your Proposal |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +- Submit your proposal for a Talk or Workshop at PyCon India 2025. |
| 29 | +- We welcome speakers from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and insights. |
| 30 | +- Choose a category – Talk (30 min) or Workshop (3 hours). |
| 31 | +- Review the submission guidelines before submitting your proposal. |
| 32 | +- For any questions regarding the CFP process, please email [cfp@in.pycon.org](mailto:cfp@in.pycon.org) |
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| 34 | +<div style="text-align: center;"> |
| 35 | + <a href="https://cfp.in.pycon.org/2025/cfp" class="button" style="display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #F97316; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;">Submit a Proposal</a> |
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| 37 | + |
| 38 | +## Session Types |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +**Talks** |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +• Technical Talks are 30-minute sessions (25 min talk + 5 min Q&A) |
| 43 | +• Cover any Python-related topic and share valuable insights |
| 44 | +• Share real-world experiences, new ideas, and best practices in Python |
| 45 | +• Discuss challenges, solutions, and contributions to the Python ecosystem |
| 46 | +• Provide practical knowledge, innovative approaches, or industry trends |
| 47 | +• Refer to the submission categories for more details |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +**Workshops** |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +• Workshops are 3-hour hands-on sessions for interactive learning |
| 52 | +• Focus on practical implementation and guide participants through real-world applications |
| 53 | +• Include live coding, exercises, and problem-solving to enhance learning |
| 54 | +• Cover tools, frameworks, best practices, or advanced techniques in Python |
| 55 | +• Encourage collaboration, experimentation, and active participation |
| 56 | +• Refer to the submission categories for more details |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Categories |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +**Python Core & Performance** |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +• Fundamental Python concepts like language runtime, AST, standard library, new features, documentation, and concurrency primitives like multithreading |
| 64 | +• Deep dive into Python internals, GIL optimization, and memory management |
| 65 | +• Performance improvements using Cython, PyPy, JIT compilers, and async programming |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +**AI, ML & Data Science** |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +• Generative AI, LLMs, multimodal AI, and reinforcement learning. |
| 70 | +• ETL, Real-time analytics, and business intelligence. |
| 71 | +• Applications of AI in automation, NLP, and computer vision. |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +**Python for Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure** |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +• Cloud native applications with AWS, GCP, and Azure. |
| 76 | +• Kubernetes, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). |
| 77 | +• CI/CD automation, serverless computing, and Python in platform engineering. |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +**Web, Desktop & Full-Stack Development** |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +• Building APIs & web applications using gRPC, FastAPI, Django, and Flask, etc. |
| 82 | +• Desktop App Development – GUI frameworks like PyQt, Tkinter, and Kivy for cross-platform apps. |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +**Python for Hardware, Edge Computing & IoT** |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +• MicroPython, CircuitPython, and real-time embedded systems |
| 87 | +• Robotics, automation, and IoT applications with Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc. |
| 88 | +• Optimizing Python for low-power hardware |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +**Python in Research & Education** |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +• High-performance computing in physics, chemistry, and climate modeling |
| 93 | +• Python in medical research: drug discovery, medical imaging, and bioinformatics |
| 94 | +• Educational Applications |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +**Community** |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +• Cultural Aspects & Societal Influence – Exploring how Python impacts diversity, health, education, productivity, and workspaces |
| 99 | +• Ethical Considerations in Technology – Examining government policies, responsible AI, privacy concerns, and mitigating biases in tech |
| 100 | +• Career Growth, Mentorship & Developer Well-Being – Work-life balance, mental health in tech, productivity strategies, mentorship, career growth, and leadership development |
| 101 | +• Building and maintaining Python user groups and meetups |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +**Others** |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +• Emerging Tech – Quantum computing, blockchain, and Python in metaverse applications |
| 106 | +• Python's role in sustainability & green computing – Energy-efficient programming |
| 107 | +• Python in FinTech & Algorithmic Trading – DeFi, automated trading, and risk analysis |
| 108 | +• Developer Tools – Enhancing productivity with Python-based IDEs, debugging tools, automation frameworks, and package management solutions |
| 109 | +• And everything else not explicitly covered in the other categories |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +## Submission Guidelines |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +- **Originality**: Proposals must be original and not previously presented at PyCon India. |
| 114 | +- **Diversity**: We encourage submissions from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in technology. |
| 115 | +- **Multiple Submissions**: Speakers may submit multiple proposals; however, each proposal should be distinct. |
| 116 | +- **Language**: All proposals must be submitted in English. |
| 117 | +- **Reference**: Review the [proposals from last year](https://in.pycon.org/cfp/2024/proposals/) for inspiration and guidance. |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +## Review Process |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +- **Initial Screening**: Proposals will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to guidelines. |
| 122 | +- **Internal Review**: A panel of experts will evaluate proposals based on relevance, clarity, and impact. |
| 123 | +- **External Review**: Selected proposals will undergo further evaluation by external reviewers. |
| 124 | +- **Final Selection**: Shortlisted speakers will be invited for rehearsal sessions before finalizing the schedule. |
| 125 | + |
| 126 | +## Rehearsals |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +- Shortlisted speakers are expected to participate in rehearsal sessions via teleconferencing. This process ensures that talks are well-prepared and fit within the allotted time. |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +## Code of Conduct |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +- All participants must adhere to the [PyCon India Code of Conduct]({{ env.baseUrl }}coc), ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. |
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