What We Are Looking For
DevOpsDays Islamabad is looking for inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking sessions that explore the intersection of people, processes, culture, and technology.
We welcome developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, Platform Engineers, Cloud Native practitioners, security professionals, AI/ML engineers, engineering leaders, students, and community members to share their experiences with Pakistan's growing technology community.
We especially value real-world stories, including successes, failures, challenges, lessons learned, and practical implementations.
Topics We Welcome
We welcome proposals related to the broader DevOps ecosystem, including:
- DevOps Culture & Automation
- CI/CD & Software Delivery
- Cloud Native & Kubernetes
- Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
- Infrastructure as Code & Infrastructure Automation
- DevSecOps & Cloud Security
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Observability, Monitoring & Incident Management
- GitOps & Configuration Management
- Microservices & Distributed Systems
- MLOps, LLMOps & AI Infrastructure
- AIOps & Agentic AI
- Engineering Leadership & Organizational Culture
- Collaboration, Mentoring & Career Development
- Community Building and Technical Education
These are suggestions, not limitations. If you have a story or idea relevant to the DevOps community, we would love to hear it.
Session Formats
We accept proposals for:
Presentations
25-minute talks followed by 5 minutes for audience questions and discussion.
Open Spaces
Community-driven discussions facilitated around a topic relevant to the DevOps ecosystem.
Audience
DevOpsDays Islamabad brings together a diverse audience, including students, developers, engineers, technical leaders, and experienced technology professionals.
We welcome sessions suitable for:
- Beginner audiences
- Intermediate practitioners
- Advanced technical audiences
Please clearly indicate the expected level of expertise for your session.
What Makes a Strong Proposal?
We particularly appreciate proposals that:
- Share real-world experiences and practical lessons
- Explain challenges, failures, and what was learned
- Provide useful takeaways for attendees
- Encourage discussion and community learning
- Offer original perspectives or experiences
- Are accessible and relevant to a diverse audience
- First-Time Speakers Are also Welcome
You don't need previous conference speaking experience to submit a proposal.
We strongly encourage first-time speakers and new voices to apply. Everyone has a unique perspective and story that can contribute to our community.
No Product Pitches
DevOpsDays Islamabad is a community-driven conference. While we value our sponsors and technology partners, sessions should focus on sharing knowledge and experiences rather than promoting or selling products or services.
Code of Conduct
DevOpsDays Islamabad is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone.
All speakers and participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. By submitting a proposal, you agree to uphold these standards and help create a safe and inclusive experience for the entire community.