How to Prepare and Submit a CFP
Become a Fork it! Community Speaker and Share What You've Learned
Sharing what you've learned helps others grow and that's what Fork it! is all about. This page walks you through how to prepare and submit your Call for Papers (CFP) proposal in a few steps.
Whether it's your first time speaking or you've been on stage before, this article will help you clearly present your ideas and submit a proposal that stands out.
Where to Find CFPs
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🌎 Fork it! Meetups - Worldwide:
CFP is always open 💡
You can submit your talk anytime, just share your talk and location. When a new meetup is organized near you, we'll contact you! - 📅 Upcoming Events check if a CFP is currently open or coming soon.
To save time, here's the list of upcoming events with an open CFP below 👇
How to Submit Your Proposal
This is how the event page looks — click the "Call for Paper” button to start.
Click “Submit a Proposal” on the event's CFP page to open a simple 4-step form. It guides you through everything you need to share about your talk.
- Step 1 - Your Proposal
- Title: Short, clear, and catchy — make people curious to learn more.
- Abstract: A 2-3 sentence summary of what you'll cover and what attendees will gain.
- Level: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced — this helps balance the event program.
- Language: Let us know which language you'll present in.
- References: Add links to previous talks, videos, or blog posts if you have them.
- Step 2 - Speaker Info
- Bio: A few lines about who you are, what you do, and why this topic excites you.
- Co-speakers: Add collaborators if you're presenting together. Once they accept, they'll be linked to your proposal automatically.
- Step 3 - Tracks & Format
- Duration: Choose 15, 30, or 45 minutes — or “Other” if you'd like to suggest a different format.
- Category: Pick what fits best — Real Life Feedback, Technical Presentation, or Other.
- Step 4 - Review & Submit
- Double-check your info, then hit submit! You'll get an email confirmation once it's received.
After You Submit
Once you've submitted, our review team will go through all proposals. You'll hear back within a few weeks. If selected, we'll reach out with next steps and speaker resources.
Don't stress about perfection Fork it! is built on sharing real stories, honest lessons, and the things you've learned along the way. If you've got something worth sharing, we'd love to hear it.
Tips for a Great Proposal
You don't need to be a pro speaker to share something valuable. These quick tips can help your submission shine:
- ✨ Be clear: Keep your abstract simple and focused on what attendees will learn.
- 🧩 Structure your story: Outline your flow — intro, key ideas, and takeaways.
- 💬 Be yourself: Authentic experiences and real lessons resonate more than perfect slides.
- 🙋♀️ Expect questions: Think ahead about what the audience might ask — it shows confidence and preparation.