This year we will be hosting one main track which will focus on technical, innovation and developer-focused topics.

We're looking for in-depth 45-minute talks and will have a slot for some 10-minute lightning talks for quick-fire topics.

Alongside the main track, an extended hackathon will take place where attendees involved in the Umbraco Package jam on Thursday 6th March can finish up their package ready to bring it to the all-new Package Awards at the end of the conference.

The style of talks we're after should be focused on technical topics, something new or something that you think other developers would be interested in. Your talk can appeal to a range of experience levels or can be more intermediate or advanced. We're interested in both front-end and back-end topics.

Here are some ideas for topics:

New technologies:  It could be Astro, or something with the latest javascript framework, AI or serverless or even something you've been working on that you don't think many people are doing currently. Maybe you've been working on a mobile app with a headless Umbraco backend? 

Developer-heavy topics: This could be anything that appeals to developers, like integrating 3rd party products (DXP anyone!), devops, containerisation, new ways of working, better debugging techniques, package development and hosting platforms. It could also be tips and tricks with development, or showing off something you've been working on that does something unusual with Umbraco or other technologies. Maybe you have a process or strategy for testing that you think is interesting, or maybe you've developed an interesting tool or new deployment process.

Accessibility and Sustainability: Making sites that work for everyone, that help the environment, or show the impact of the site.

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Format and duration 

Regular talks: 45 minutes

Lightning talks: 10 minutes

Deadline

This call for speakers ends 31 Jan 2025 @ 11:59 pm UTC.

Questions?

Do not hesitate to contact us at umbracospark@gibedigital.com if you have any questions.

Results

Results will be communicated no later than 14 February 2025 – we may begin inviting speakers before this date, so don't worry if you don't hear back right away.

Tickets

Tickets sell out quickly so we strongly advise anyone who is planning to or has submitted a talk also purchase a ticket as early as possible in case your talk is not selected. If you are selected, your ticket will be refunded. Buy your ticket now.

Important:

It may be a good idea to add the below senders to the whitelist / safe senders list, so you don't miss out on any updates from this event. You should also receive an email confirmation once you've submitted your talk.

umbraco-spark-2025@events.sessionize.com
umbracospark@gibedigital.com

Accommodation is covered for speakers that are not considered local, this includes the night before and night of the conference. Selected speakers get a free conference ticket. We strongly advise you to purchase a ticket in case your submission is not successful. If you are successful, your ticket will be refunded.