About this Event

ElixirConfAfr brings you the third of many editions of the Elixir Conference in Africa. It is an annual conference bringing together BEAM enthusiasts for collaboration, networking, and learning. The conference features talks, workshops, and opportunities for attendees to learn about and discuss Elixir, as well as related technologies and best practices.

ElixirconfAfr will be held virtually and is open to anyone from anywhere around the world, it will incorporate among other things, technical and non-technical talks. The conference aims to promote the adoption and growth of Elixir in Africa by showcasing the benefits and use cases of the language, providing opportunities for developers to connect with each other, and fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

ElixirConfAfr is held in Africa each year and is organized by Elixir communities with support from the global Elixir community. This year we have the Conference taking place on the 26th-27th of May 2023.

SPEAKER
We want to ensure the Conference covers a wide range of Communities as we possibly can. Do you have what it takes to present before an eager crowd, here is the opportunity. We would love to hear what you have to share! Might you also have a  list of programmers, and researchers you would want to hear from, share this platform and let them be aware our Call for Speakers is up and ready to be filled! The talk durations are 40-60min each inclusive of 5-8 min Q&A.

TO NOTE :

• Your talk should be submitted by April 14th  2023.
• You will be informed about the status of your submission by 25th April 2023.

TIPS FOR SUBMITTING.
Have you not spoken at a Conference before, but you want to and are unsure how to go about it, do not worry follow these tips.

• Know your target audience: This will help you to pitch your talk at the right level and avoid going too basic or too advanced.
• Make it interesting: Grab the attendees' attention and make it engaging. Use examples, anecdotes, or case studies to illustrate your points.
• Keep it concise: Be mindful of the time allotted and focus on the key points.
• Practice: Practice your talk several times before the conference, and you feel more confident and comfortable with your material.
• Visual aids: Consider visual aids such as slides or videos to help illustrate your points. Make sure they are clear, relevant, and not overwhelming.
• Engage the audience: Encourage questions and interaction with the audience, this will keep them engaged.
• Be yourself: Finally, be authentic and true to yourself. Speak in a natural and comfortable manner and let your personality shine through.
  
  
  Attendees come from a wide range of backgrounds, including software development, system administration, and DevOps. Whether you are new to Elixir or a seasoned Elixir developer, there is something for everyone at ElixirconfAfr.
  
   The symposium will be presented on a terrace that fixates on communal synergies and allows everyone to relate online in one place, from attendee to speaker to sponsor as well as trainer.
  
  
  
  

Time Zones

ElixConfAfr will be held at Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to suit attendees all over Africa for a two-day event filled with a display of talks and workshops from amazing speakers and teachers.