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Speaker Mentorship Programme

As a diverse and inclusive community EuroPython offers support for potential speakers who want help preparing for their contribution. To achieve this, we are running the Speaker Mentorship Programme again.

1. One-to-One Mentorship Programme

A mentee needing help with their proposal will be matched with an experienced mentor. The mentor’s job is to facilitate and support the mentee so they are able to contribute to EuroPython with confidence. A mentor serves as the guide, supporter and source of help to the mentee; they are not expected to tell the mentee what their contribution should be (that’s for the mentee to decide).

Mentors

We expect mentors to have past speaking experience at conferences similar to EuroPython.

For mentors who take on a mentee, we expect you to provide 4 one-hour sessions with your mentee to:

  • Prepare their CfP submission.
  • Review their CfP before submission.
  • If your mentee is selected, help them prepare the talk. Otherwise, help them submit their talk to another meetup/conference should they wish to.
  • Help them rehearse for their talk.

Mentee

If you require help contributing to EuroPython, especially if you are from an underrepresented or a marginalised group in the tech industry, you are welcome to submit your application in the form above to become a mentee.

2. Workshops

Online Event: Ask Me Anything about CfP Workshop

A Q&A session focused on the EuroPython 2026 Call for Proposals, where the programme team will be available to answer your questions. Learn more about submitting a proposal, common mistakes to avoid, and what helps proposals stand out, especially for first time speakers.

Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026

Time: 18:00 CET

You can watch the recording of the 2026 workshop here:

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Online Event: Speaker Orientation

Do you want to improve your stage presence, confidently handle audience questions, and make your talks more engaging? Our experienced community members are here to support you. Whether you’re a first-time speaker or returning to the stage, this session is designed to help you grow. We also warmly welcome speakers from other conferences.

Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Time: 18:00 CEST

Sign Up now!

You can watch the recording of the previous year’s workshop here:

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