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Speak at Pycon Ghana


Thank you for wanting to Speak at Pycon Ghana!

NOTE: Our Call for proposals (CFP) will soon be opened

We are seeking speakers of all experience levels and backgrounds to contribute to our conference program! If you use Python professionally, as a hobbyist, or are just excited about Python or programming and open source communities, we'd love to hear from you. We want you and your ideas at PyCon Ghana!

Part of our purpose is to generate materials to help with Python education and advocacy in Ghana and all over the world, so we intend to record all PyCon Ghana's presentations and release the recordings on the web/Youtube Channel.
For the details, see our PyCon Ghana Recording Release.

Where to submit your proposal

  • Sign up for a new gh.pycon.org account by clicking here.
  • Head over to your Profile available here and create your profile if not yet created.
  • Finally, return to your Profile and you should see our “Submit a new Talk” button!

Due to the competitive selection process, we encourage prospective speakers to submit their proposals as early as possible as it allows for feedback prior to the CFP deadline.

Guidelines for Proposal Submission

Python for Everyone: Shaping Culture, Career & Communities. This year, we’re exploring the human side of Python — from mentorship and leadership to diversity, accessibility, and social impact. We welcome talks that show how Python intersects with real-life, whether you’re building for the web, solving data problems, empowering your community, or just getting started.

What We’re Looking For

We want diverse, practical, and inspiring talks from developers, students, educators, researchers, and community builders. Your experience matters — whether you’re new to public speaking or have done this many times before. We strongly encourage submissions from:

  • First-time speakers

  • Underrepresented voices in tech

  • African developers across all regions

  • Community contributors, educators, and innovators

Talk Categories

You can submit proposals in the following areas:

  • Python fundamentals, tooling, and ecosystem

  • Web development (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

  • DevOps, automation, CI/CD

  • Scientific Python, data pipelines, ETL

  • AI / ML / Data / NLP

  • Data visualization, analytics, and storytelling

  • Community & Open Source

  • Education & Research

  • Tech for Good / Real-World Impact

  • Culture, Career, & Identity in Tech

Talk Formats

Standard Talks

  • 30 minutes or 45 minutes (including Q&A)

  • You’ll specify the length preference when submitting

Lightning Talks

  • 5 minutes max
  • No Q&A
  • Can be with or without slides
  • Signup opens closer to the event (no need to submit via CFP)

Workshops / Tutorials

  • Hands-on session proposals are welcome

  • Must include what tools/laptops attendees need

  • Duration: 60–90 minutes (preferred), but we can discuss further

How to Write a Strong Proposal

A good proposal is:

  • Clear – We understand exactly what you’ll speak about

  • Relevant – It fits the theme or tracks above

  • Inclusive – It’s understandable by people from different backgrounds

  • Personal – It brings your unique story, approach, or example

Include in your proposal:

  • What: What topic you’re covering (summary or title)

  • Why: Why this topic matters — what problem it solves or idea it pushes

  • How: How you’ll present it — outline, sections, or learning outcomes

  • Who: Who it’s for — what level of experience or background they need

AI-Generated Proposals Notice

Proposals that feel heavily AI-generated and lack depth, personal insight, or structure may be deprioritized. We value genuine, thoughtful contributions from real experiences.

To speak at Pycon Ghana read the proposing a talk page, signup and create a profile. Learn more on