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The .conf21 Call for Speakers is now Open!

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CFS_Share_Your_Story.jpgWant to share your Splunk story with thousands of Splunk enthusiasts? Now’s your chance to submit a breakout session proposal! We’ve got everything you need to build a great submission that showcases your Splunk skills and shares industry best practices. Get all the details here, including submission guidelines, resources, track descriptions, and timelines for each step leading up to the big event happening October 18-21, 2021

New this year, you can join a webinar (April 14th) to learn all about how the selection process works, get the lowdown on the target topics we’re looking for, and generally set yourself up for success. Register for the webinar here and submit any questions here for the Q&A portion that follows the webinar. And —  stay tuned for opportunities for you to help us decide who makes it to the .conf21 stage!

Key Dates:

  • April 1 - May 6: CFS Opens
  • April 14: CFS Webinar @9am PDT
  • May 6 [update] May 20: Last day to submit your proposal
  • May - June: Notifications of acceptances and declines
  • July - September: Content review meetings for presenters
  • October 18 - 21: .conf21 is finally here ✌

Key Resources:

Perks, perks, and yep more perks

The benefits of being a .conf21 speaker are worth their weight in SPL. Here’s what you’ll get if your proposal is accepted and you’re on your way to presentation victory:

  • 1-on-1 time with a professional speaking coach to amp up your presenting skills
  • Presentation support from a session content reviewer
  • Special speaker-only swag
  • Assistance with deliverables and timelines from a planning manager
  • Complimentary pass to .conf21

So, go on…get movin’. You've got until May 20 to submit!

Share your story with fellow Splunk enthusiasts! Learn all you need to know about .conf21 and then submit that proposal. 🍀

— Michelle Schlachta, Community + Content at Splunk

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