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| 3 | +title: Lightning Talks |
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| 5 | + |
| 6 | +## What's a Lightning Talk? |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +Lightning talks are short presentations, limited to 5 minutes, on any topic that might interest the Python community. It doesn't have to be something you've created, feel free to share something you've learned or a technique you think others will find useful. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +- Is there something at work that everyone asks for your help with? Talk about that! |
| 11 | +- Did you recently learn something that made a difference for you? Talk about that! |
| 12 | +- Is there a topic you've always wanted to understand better? Talk about that! |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +Slides are optional but encouraged! |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +## Things people say when they think they can't do a lightning talk |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- **"Everyone already knows THING_X"** |
| 19 | + - No, they don't. |
| 20 | + - They believe they are knowledgeable, but you possess a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. They will gain valuable insights through this interaction. |
| 21 | + - Even if they do, it's interesting to hear someone else's take on it. |
| 22 | +- **"I’m not an expert at anything"** |
| 23 | + - You know more than you think you do. |
| 24 | + - You don't have to be an expert, you just have to be interested enough to talk for 5 minutes. |
| 25 | + - You can do a 1-minute lightning talk if you want. |
| 26 | +- **"It's scary talking in front of people"** |
| 27 | + - Yes, but you will feel really accomplished when you've done it. |
| 28 | + - Folks at PyCon are super-friendly and are always welcoming of new speakers. |
| 29 | + - It is understandable that public speaking can induce nervousness in individuals, including those who may appear confident. |
| 30 | + - [You can give a lightning talk without talking!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aio0whC1iYg#t=25m58s) |
| 31 | +- **"I have an idea but it's no good"** |
| 32 | + - It's a better idea than you think. |
| 33 | + - Are there really any bad ideas for lightning talks? :) |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## Lightning Talks at PyCon India 2024 |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +Please refer to the schedule for Lightning Talk slots. Registration opens on the day of the conference, and due to the likely high number of registrations, a selection process will determine which talks are accepted. You will be notified if your talk is selected. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +Please refer to the schedule for Lightning Talk slots. Registration will open on the day of the conference, and we will share a Google Form for submitting Lightning Talk proposals. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability. You will be notified if your talk is selected. |
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| 41 | +This has been inspired by: |
| 42 | +- [PyCon US 2024 - Lightning Talks](https://us.pycon.org/2024/events/lightning-talks/) |
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