{"id":2039,"date":"2025-07-09T00:54:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T22:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=2039"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:21:00","slug":"call-for-speakers-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/en\/call-for-speakers-en\/","title":{"rendered":"We are looking for speakers!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-3 has-base-color has-accent-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-821c02c95cd22ef55707b93740560ffe has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6e9eac07 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-3--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f911b2ec wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e6e33fe6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f789337c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-fa4b620ebd478c4b41a481e2d25bf077\">We are looking for speakers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-accent-4-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#modulo-candidatura\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/speaker-logo-1.png?resize=420%2C351&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/speaker-logo-1.png?w=420&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/speaker-logo-1.png?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/speaker-logo-1.png?resize=359%2C300&amp;ssl=1 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#c2e8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Heads up: The Call for Speakers is closed!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/tickets\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13\">grab your ticket for WordCamp Pisa 2025<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharing experiences and knowledge is at the heart of every WordCamp<\/strong>: some attend for the first time wanting to get closer to WordPress, while others are longtime users looking to deepen their understanding or discover new secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WordCamps are open events for anyone who wants to participate<\/strong>: designers, bloggers, developers, marketers, copywriters, and, in general, passionate and curious people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamps are <strong>inclusive<\/strong> and <strong>accessible<\/strong> events. We are therefore happy to welcome speakers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to be a professional speaker\u2014just be knowledgeable about your topic and willing to share what you know. It is precisely this spirit of sharing that supports WordPress and its community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first time speaking or you would like feedback on your talk, we also offer a great mentoring service to help you refine your presentation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you used WordPress for a personal project? Would you like to share your solutions to an unusual problem, or tell us how your passion for WordPress began?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great! Your experiences could inspire the WordCamp audience and help grow our wonderful community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a52ac317 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffdd0040;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#argomenti\"><strong>What topics can I talk about?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#formati\"><strong><strong>Talk Formats<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#candidature\"><strong><strong>Who can apply to speak?<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#tempi-scadenze\"><strong><strong>Timeline and Deadlines<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#altre-cose\"><strong>Other Things to Remember<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#modulo-candidatura\">Submit your application for WordCamp Pisa!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"argomenti\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>What topics can I talk about?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are free to choose any topic you are passionate about and want to talk about. However, keep in mind that a WordCamp is an event dedicated to WordPress and its community, so staying within this scope could increase the chances of your talk being selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some topic ideas we would love to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-party integrations (payment gateways, APIs\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless CMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extending WordPress (theme and plugin development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSE (Full Site Editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress security: hosting, core, themes, and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress and the Internet of Things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CI\/CD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress multisite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI and Machine Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business models (preferably ethical and sustainable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and other services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding, managing, and supporting clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life and experiences as a freelancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-Commerce with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case histories \/ case studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community and People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How WordPress works and where to find help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with the community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress roadmap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future of WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion and accessibility (in every sense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main problems and challenges related to using WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fonts and typography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing for performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing for accessibility \/ WCAG 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The present and future of design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web design (methods, best practices, and brilliant ideas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design tools for the web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRules\u201d for design and website planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copyright law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"formati\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Talk Formats<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to create an event that\u2019s full but also leaves time to socialize, visit our sponsors, and move between presentations without rushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, we have three formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional Talk<\/strong><br>Each speaker has 30 minutes total, which can be used entirely for a longer presentation or for a shorter talk that leaves time for audience questions at the end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightning Talk<\/strong><br>A 10-minute talk: straight-to-the-point presentations, quick knowledge bites on practical topics, technical tips, or your WordPress best tricks.<br>A short format that allows up to 3 speakers within half an hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel<\/strong><br>A roundtable with a moderator and several speakers discussing a specific WordPress-related topic, where the audience plays an active role in the discussion!<br>Duration: 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"candidature\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Who can apply to speak?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: anyone who uses WordPress, at any level, including those speaking at an event for the first time. <em>Yes, we can!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Pisa 2025 reflects the values of the WordPress Community: we encourage participation from those who have never been on stage or who don\u2019t have many opportunities to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only requirements are passion and practical knowledge of the topic you want to speak about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the idea of speaking at WordCamp Pisa excites you, we will help you make it happen! We also offer a Mentoring program to assist those with little speaking experience in preparing their presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tempi-scadenze\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><strong><strong>Timeline and Deadlines<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 8, 2025 \u2013 Call for speakers opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 15, 2025 \u2013 Call for speakers closes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 22, 2025 \u2013 Candidates will receive a response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 1, 2025 \u2013 Program published<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 7, 2025 \u2013 Deadline to submit slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, November 22, 2025 \u2013 WordCamp Pisa 2025!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"altre-cose\"><strong>Other Things to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We welcome speakers of all ages and backgrounds<\/strong>: WordCamps are inclusive and accessible events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t need to be a professional speaker<\/strong>, but we expect you to be knowledgeable about the topic you will present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your presentation should not be a way to promote your product or service<\/strong>. If your session explains how you used WordPress to build something of collective interest and you want to present a case study, that\u2019s perfectly fine\u2014but sales messages are not allowed (including slides with photos of books or courses and links for purchase or discount coupons).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your proposal is accepted, the texts you provide in the Bio, Session Title, and Session Description fields will be used on the website: please fill them out carefully. 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