Call for Speakers
DevFest Armenia 2025
20 Dec 2025
December 20, Woods Center (near Jrvezh), Yerevan
A full-day community conference featuring practical talks, workshops, and networking across AI/ML, Web, Android, Cloud, and Data.
What to expect:
Talks & lightning sessions: real-world case studies, best practices, and live demos from local and international speakers.
Hands-on learning: focused workshops and code labs (beginner → advanced).
Community showcase: startups, open-source projects, and student highlights.
Networking: connect with engineers, founders, students, and tech leaders.
Code of Conduct: inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all.
Who should attend:
Software engineers, ML/AI practitioners, mobile & web developers, DevOps/data engineers, students, product folks, and designers—anyone building with technology.
Call for Speakers & Partners:
We run an open CFP and welcome first-time and seasoned speakers alike. If your company wants to support the community with sponsorship or mentors, reach out to GDG Yerevan. (CFP and partner details to be shared on our channels.)
Call for Speakers
15 Oct 2025
30 Nov 2025
DevFest Armenia 2025 — Call for Proposals
Event date: December 20, 2025 • Venue: Woods Center (near Jrvezh), Yerevan
CFP window: Opens Oct 14 • Closes Nov 24, 23:59 (Asia/Yerevan)
Notifications: Nov 30 • Slides due: Dec 12
What we’re looking for
Practical, experience-driven sessions across AI/ML, Web/Frontend, Android, Cloud/Backend, Data/Analytics, DevOps/SRE, Security, Testing/Quality, UX/Design Systems, and Product/Developer Experience. Real case studies, demos, and hands-on insights are highly encouraged.
Session formats
Talk — 25 min + 5 Q&A (default)
Lightning — 10 min
Workshop — 90 min (hands-on; list prerequisites and software)
Audience & language
Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced audiences. English preferred; Armenian welcome—please specify language in your submission.
Selection criteria
Clarity: clear title, concrete abstract, outcomes.
Practical value: actionable takeaways, demos, or code.
Originality: fresh angle or hard-won lessons.
Fit: aligns with tracks and audience level.
We welcome first-time speakers and aim for a diverse lineup.
Speaker experience
You’ll get a complimentary badge and on-site A/V support (projector/HDMI, mic). Sessions may be photographed/recorded; indicate if you prefer not to be recorded.
No sales pitches
Vendor/product content is fine when educational, but pure marketing is off-limits.
How to write a strong proposal
State: (1) problem/context, (2) your approach, (3) what attendees will be able to do afterward. For workshops, include setup steps and dataset/repos.
Submission fields (template)
- Title (max 70 chars)
- Abstract (4–6 sentences; what/why/how)
- 3 Takeaways (bulleted)
- Outline (time-boxed)
- Audience level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
- Language (EN/AM)
- Tags/Track (AI, Web, Android, Cloud, Data, DevOps, Security, Testing, UX, DX)
- Prerequisites (tools, skills; for workshops: laptop setup)
- Speaker bio (60–100 words) + links (GitHub, LinkedIn, slides/video)\
Ready to inspire Armenia’s dev community? Submit your session by Nov 24 (23:59, Asia/Yerevan).
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