Anyone. Whether you've spoken at dozens of conferences or this would be your first time, you're encouraged to apply. PyCon Greece 2026 actively welcomes new voices, and a first-time proposal written with care and clarity has a fair chance alongside more experienced submissions.
You can submit a talk (30 minutes including questions) or a tutorial (a 90-minute hands-on workshop for up to 70 participants).
Yes, you can submit up to three proposals, and they can be for different formats too.
Yes. A clear, well-thought-out proposal about something you've genuinely worked on or learned from is exactly what we're looking for. Experience as a speaker is not a requirement.
No. Clarity matters more than perfect grammar. If your proposal communicates your idea well, language won't count against you.
Proposals are submitted through Pretalx. You'll need to create an account to submit. See more information here.
No. Slides are not required at the submission stage. A clear outline is enough for reviewers to understand what you plan to cover.
Yes. Talks can be technical, community-oriented, about developer experience, case studies, or anything relevant to the Python ecosystem. What matters is that the topic is relevant and the proposal is clear about what attendees will get from it.
Yes to both. If you're planning a live demo, have a backup ready in case something goes wrong. Code is welcome and often helpful, just make sure it's readable and well explained within the time you have.
No. The conference is in English and all proposals must be submitted in English.
The 2025 schedule is on the PyCon Greece website and most talks are available on YouTube. Watching a few is a more useful reference than any general advice about what makes a good proposal.
Yes, as long as it hasn't been presented at a previous PyCon Greece edition. If the talk has been delivered elsewhere, mention it in your proposal. It's not a disadvantage, and a recording can actually help reviewers assess your delivery.
We're interested in proposals across these areas:
That said, this list isn't exhaustive. If your topic doesn't fit neatly into one of these categories but is relevant to the Python ecosystem, we still want to hear from you.
Yes, you can edit your proposal any time before the CFP closes on May 11. After that date, submissions are locked for review.
Proposals are reviewed by a committee using a double-anonymous process: reviewers don't see your name or bio, and you don't see who reviewed your submission.
Each proposal is assessed across five areas:
Yes. The initial review process is blind. Reviewers see the proposal content but not your name or personal details. Speaker experience is taken into account in a later stage.
We have around 35 available slots across talks and tutorials. Last year we received 151 proposals, so competition is real, make sure your proposal is strong.
You can use AI to help clarify your thinking or improve your writing. What we're looking for, though, is your perspective and your experience, not a polished but generic text that could have been written by anyone about anything.
They tend to share a few characteristics: they're vague about the speaker's actual experience, they contain no concrete examples or personal insight, they follow a formulaic structure, and they read smoothly but say very little. A proposal like that tells the committee little about whether you can deliver a meaningful session.
Not automatically, but it will be evaluated unfavorably. A rougher proposal written in your own voice, with specific details about what you've actually done, will outperform a polished but hollow one every time.
Your tutorial should be interactive and hands-on. In the proposal, include:
Yes, co-presenters are welcome. If you're submitting with someone else, make sure the proposal reflects both people's involvement and how you'll divide the session between you. Also note that only one speaker gets a free ticket per session.
No. Sales pitches and marketing-focused content are not accepted through the standard CFP process. You can talk about your work or open-source tools, but direct promotion of commercial products belongs in a sponsored slot. Get in touch with the sponsorship team if that's what you're looking for.
We'd recommend against it. Building something entirely new just to present it at the conference often leads to time pressure and incomplete material. Whether you're proposing a talk or a tutorial, content grounded in something you've already worked with will be more solid and less stressful to prepare and deliver.
Yes. All speakers are expected to follow the PyCon Greece Code of Conduct, which applies to your talk content as well as your conduct at the event. You'll find the full text on the website.
Accepted speakers receive one complimentary ticket per accepted proposal, which covers full access to the event. If you submit multiple proposals and more than one is accepted, additional tickets are not automatically provided.
Support may be available depending on budget and need. If this is a consideration for you, mention it when you submit.
Yes. This year we're offering mentoring for speakers who want support preparing their proposal or their talk. You can find more info here. You can also get informal feedback by joining our Office Hours, where the team is happy to help you shape an idea into a strong submission.
Yes, that's exactly what the Office Hours are for. Come with a draft, an outline, or even just a rough idea. The team is there to help you work out whether it's the right topic, how to frame it, and what the proposal should include.
Yes. All talks are recorded and published on the PyCon Greece YouTube channel after the event. If you have any concerns about this, please state it in your proposal.
The stage is equipped with a projector, a microphone, and a clicker. The organizers will not be able to provide you with a laptop for your presentation. Please bring your own laptop and make sure everything's set up in advance. While on stage, you will need to connect with an HDMI cable for image and a USB-A cable for sound. If your laptop does not have the corresponding ports, please bring an adapter with you.
Notifications will be sent to all applicants by June 15. If your proposal is accepted, you'll need to confirm your participation by June 30.
