DevFest WI, https://www.devfestwi.com/, is an in-person conference for all technologists, organized by GDG Madison and volunteers from the Madison tech community. It will take place on Wednesday, August 19 at the Memorial Union in Madison, WI.
Our conference theme is inclusivity: how to create development teams and software products that are welcoming to everyone.
We are seeking presentations on a broad range of topics related to inclusivity in tech. We are particularly interested in talks on topics that you, the speaker, are excited about, and that can be understood and appreciated by non-specialists.
Here's a list of some options:
* online privacy and security * accessibility * localization * web performance * diversifying teams * tech interviews * empathetic code review * mentoring and teaching * cross-cultural design * AI and ML * neurodiversity, * tech talks / public speaking
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis; submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, June 17th. As a relatively small conference, we are unable to provide funds for travel, but we are excited to provide free entrance to the conference, as well as a small speaker honorarium. (The exact amount depends on the year, but we expect it to be $50 to $100.)
Join us for a fireside chat between WEDC Secretary John Miller and Tech Council President Maggie Brickerman. The conversation will focus on WEDC’s efforts to strengthen the Wisconsin’s innovation, startup and venture capital ecosystem, and the specific ways that innovators can leverage WEDC as a partner.
