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add lightning talk page
Signed-off-by: Rayan Das <rayan.das@onetrust.com> Co-authored-by: Nabarun Pal <10010419+palnabarun@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Farhaan Bukhsh <farhaan.bukhsh@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Farhaan Bukhsh <farhaan.bukhsh@gmail.com>
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"name": "Lightning Talk",
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"name": "Lightning Talks",
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"link": "/lightning-talks/"
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"name": "Open Spaces",
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layout: content.liquid
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title: Lightning Talks
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## What's a Lightning Talk?
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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.
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- Is there something at work that everyone asks for your help with? Talk about that!
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- Did you recently learn something that made a difference for you? Talk about that!
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- Is there a topic you've always wanted to understand better? Talk about that!
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Slides are optional but encouraged!
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## Things people say when they think they can't do a lightning talk
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- **"Everyone already knows THING_X"**
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- No, they don't.
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- They believe they are knowledgeable, but you possess a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. They will gain valuable insights through this interaction.
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- Even if they do, it's interesting to hear someone else's take on it.
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- **"I’m not an expert at anything"**
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- You know more than you think you do.
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- You don't have to be an expert, you just have to be interested enough to talk for 5 minutes.
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- You can do a 1-minute lightning talk if you want.
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- **"It's scary talking in front of people"**
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- Yes, but you will feel really accomplished when you've done it.
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- Folks at PyCon are super-friendly and are always welcoming of new speakers.
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- It is understandable that public speaking can induce nervousness in individuals, including those who may appear confident.
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- [You can give a lightning talk without talking!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aio0whC1iYg#t=25m58s)
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- **"I have an idea but it's no good"**
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- It's a better idea than you think.
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- Are there really any bad ideas for lightning talks? :)
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## Lightning Talks at PyCon India 2024
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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.
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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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This has been inspired by:
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- [PyCon US 2024 - Lightning Talks](https://us.pycon.org/2024/events/lightning-talks/)

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