Call for Speakers

ongoing

Azure User Group Eldoret – 2026 Season

planned future dates

30 Apr 2026, 7 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 21 May 2026, 28 May 2026

location

Online


Azure User Group Eldoret is a community-driven tech hub based in the "Home of Champions," Kenya. We are a local chapter dedicated to empowering developers, cloud architects, and MLOps enthusiasts. Our mission is to bridge the gap between local talent and global cloud standards through inclusive, high-impact learning.

Guided by a passion for Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), AI/ML, and robust Cloud Architecture, we welcome everyone—from students to seasoned engineers—to join our journey in scaling the cloud.

What We’re Looking For

We are currently seeking speakers for our bi-weekly Thursday sessions (8:00 PM EAT). We are particularly interested in topics that push the boundaries of:


  • Cloud Infrastructure: Terraform, OpenTofu, and automated deployments.
  • AI & MLOps: Deep learning, GenAI on Azure, and productionizing ML models.
  • Modern Development: Serverless, Containers (AKS), and Cloud-Native patterns.
  • Career Growth: Technical writing, public speaking, and community building.


Speaker Mentorship: Start Your Journey Here

In the spirit of a true community, we champion new speakers. If you have a passion for a topic but haven't stepped onto a virtual or physical stage yet, we are here to help.

Need help with your abstract? Just ask.

Want a dry run of your slides? We’ll set it up.

First-time nerves? We’ll mentor you through it.

Please mention "Mentorship Requested" in your session notes when submitting.


The Logistics

Format: Virtual Livestreams (with periodic hybrid/physical meetups in Eldoret).

Schedule: Consistent bi-weekly Thursdays at 8:00 PM EAT.

Platform: Shared via our community channels and professional networks.

Code of Conduct: We maintain a strictly inclusive environment as indicated here: https://shorturl.at/J5jBb . Everyone is welcome regardless of background or skill level.


"Home of Champions, Scaling the Cloud"

Join us in Eldoret (or remotely) as we scale the cloud together.

open, 4 months left
Call for Speakers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

04 Apr 2026

Call closes at 11:59 PM

19 Aug 2026

Call closes in E. Africa Standard Time (UTC+03:00) timezone.
Closing time in your timezone () is .

We are looking for speakers to share their knowledge on Azure, Cloud Architecture, AI, ML, MLOps, and other modern technologies. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a first-time speaker, we want to hear from you!

New Speaker Support:

If this is your first time, we are happy to coach you on your presentation, help with technical practicalities, and provide mentorship to ensure your session is a success.

Session Format

Our sessions are typically 60 minutes in total:

Intro & Welcome: 5–10 mins

Presentation & Q&A: 45 mins

Community Mingle: 10–15 mins

Schedule: We usually host sessions bi-weekly on Thursdays at 8:00 PM EAT. However, we are flexible and can adjust the schedule to suit your availability.

Broadcast & Promotion

Sessions are broadcast live on our YouTube channel and remains available for the community to watch later. We announce all events a few weeks in advance across our social media platforms.

Code of Conduct:

All speakers and participants must adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Connect With Us

Luma: AzureUG_Eldoret

YouTube: Azure User Group Eldoret Channel

LinkedIn: Azure User Group Eldoret Community

X: AzureUG_Eldoret

Note: We currently have a queue of sessions. We appreciate your patience as we review submissions—we do our best to give everyone, especially new voices, a chance to shine!


Join us, and let's scale the cloud together!


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