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We are looking for speakers to cover a wide range of talks. If your suggested topic is WordPress related, it will be considered for this year’s programme.
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> Speakers and workshop leads confirmed for WordCamp Belfast 2018<\/a><\/p>\n > WordCamp Belfast 2018 schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking at a WordCamp is a great way to show and share your knowledge or enthusiasm for a particular topic.<\/p>\n >\u00a0Call for WordCamp Belfast 2018 speakers<\/a>\u00a0[the original post]<\/p>\n The community is made up of people who use WordPress. By submitting a talk idea or sharing your ideas for topics you would like to hear, you are helping the community grow even bigger and sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge. It is a great way to help people find out more about your chosen subject and to start conversations with other WordPress users.<\/p>\n WordCamp audiences come not only from the immediate geographic locality and neighbouring places, but also from all over the world. The WordPress community is global and sharing knowledge and learning is enjoyed across it.<\/p>\n When you are preparing your speaker submission, it is a good idea to think about who your audience is likely to be.<\/p>\n New to the WordPress Community? Join in today!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you are new to speaking at a WordCamp, do not be put off applying. We are keen to encourage all members of the WordPress community to\u00a0 submit speaker ideas and topics.<\/p>\n Speaker submissions can come from anywhere in the world. If you have not had the chance to enjoy this city’s beauty and culture before, do make time to explore the treasures of Northern Ireland if you are coming as a speaker, volunteer or an attendee.<\/p>\n > Ideas for accommodation, things to do and events<\/a> (Discover Northern Ireland site)<\/p>\n > Explore the scenery and culture of Northern Ireland<\/a>\u00a0as part of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage (Tourism NI site)<\/p>\n In 2018, WordCamp Belfast is being held on the 25th anniversary of the WordPress blogging platform. This makes the event even more special to the organising team and we hope to all attendees.<\/p>\n > The first 25 years of WordPress<\/a>\u00a0(WordPress.org site)<\/p>\n All our speakers will be contacted prior to the event to help answer any queries they may have\u00a0 and to offer them support.<\/p>\n Here are some of the types of talks at WordCamp Belfast. There will be facilitators and timekeepers during the WordCamp weekend to help keep the talks on track.<\/p>\n > <\/span>Speaking at a WordCamp<\/a>\u00a0(Make WordPress Communities website)<\/span><\/p>\nWhy would I want to speak at WordCamp?<\/h3>\n
Who would I be presenting to?<\/h3>\n
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You can submit a talk idea for different aspects of the WordCamp programme, from talks to workshops . If you are not sure if your topic will be better suited for a long or short talk, let us know in your speaker submission.<\/p>\n\n
Want to speak, but have not yet made a submission?<\/h3>\n
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The Make WordPress Communities website features lots of useful information on making a speaker submission, preparing a talk and links to resources.<\/p>\n