Call for Speakers

Umbraco In The City: Manchester 2025

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Umbraco In The City: Manchester 2025

event date

7 Nov 2025

location

XandY, 100 Embankment Embankment East Tower, 100 Cathedral Approach, Greater Manchester, M3 7FB Manchester, United Kingdom


Are you passionate about Umbraco, .NET, or web development? Do you have something to share about accessibility, inclusive design, sustainability, DevOps, Security or even AI? We want you on our stage!

This year, we're hosting an Umbraco-focused community event in Manchester, UK - and we're opening up the mic to all kinds of voices, from seasoned speakers to first-timers!

Whether it's a lightning talk or a full session, we want your unique perspective.

⚑First-Time Speaker? You're Welcome Here!

Sign-up for a 15-minute lighting talk slot.

We believe everyone has a story worth telling. If you've never spoken before, you'll have nothing to worry about. The community is here to support you and cheer you on.

🎀 Got a full session in mind?

We offer both 30-minute and 45-minute slots.

πŸ“ Everyone involved in the event has to read and agree with our code of conduct

πŸ“… Timeline:

31st July - CFP Open

22nd September - CFP Closes

26th September - Communication of results

7th November - Umbraco in the City: Manchester

Co-Speakers?

We may consider consider co-speakers for the right talk, please get in touch if you would like to add somebody.

πŸ’Έ Speaker Support

For those giving talks of 30 or 45 minutes, and who don't live in the local area, we'll cover one night's accommodation in Manchester to make it easier for you to join us.

All speakers will be given free tickets.

If you need any help or want to brainstorm, please connect with us on manchester@umbraco.community

πŸ™οΈ Organised by the local Umbraco Manchester Community


open, 22 days left
Call for Speakers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

05 Aug 2025

Call closes at 9:00 AM

22 Sep 2025

Call closes in GMT Daylight Time (UTC+01:00) timezone.
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We welcome talks that are:

πŸ’» Umbraco-centric – real-world case studies, tips, packages, or deep dives

🧠 Umbraco-adjacent – .NET, front-end dev, SQL Server, DevOps, cloud, etc.

β™Ώ Focused on Inclusion – accessibility, sustainability, and creating better digital experiences for all

πŸ€– Exploring the future – AI, automation, and emerging technologies


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