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<center><h3>Important Dates for DevOpsDaysLA 2026</h3></center>
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<h3>Important Dates for DevOpsDaysLA 2026</h3>
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{{< cfp_dates >}}
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<center><strong>DevOpsDaysLA 2026 Conference: 6th March 2026</strong></center>
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<strong>1 Oct, 2025</strong>: CFP Opens
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<strong>1 Nov, 2025</strong>: Early submission deadline
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<strong>1 Dec, 2025</strong>: Final submission deadline
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<strong>6 Mar, 2026</strong>: DevOpsDayLA
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<h2><a href="https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp" style="font-size: 1.5em; padding: 5 10px;text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;">&gt;&gt;&gt; Submit your proposal here &lt;&lt;&lt;</a></h2>
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- Facilitated discussions on topics that emerge from the community
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- Problem-solving sessions for current challenges
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- Networking around shared interests and experiences
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<h4>Example Talk Ideas</h4>
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<p>"From Code Reviews to AI Oversight: How Our Team Adapted" A practical story about changing team processes when AI joined the development workflow.</p>
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<p>"Scaling DevOps at a SoCal Aerospace Startup" Real-world lessons from growing DevOps culture in traditional aerospace.</p>
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<p>"Building the Next Generation: Creating Career Paths When Entry-Level Work is Automated" How organizations are developing junior talent and creating meaningful career progression when AI automates traditional starting roles.</p>
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<h4>What We DON'T Want</h4>
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<p>Better suited for other SCaLE tracks:</p>
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- <strong>All Experience Levels:</strong> Whether you're a seasoned architect at a major studio or someone who just solved their first DevOps challenge at a local startup, we want to hear your story.
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- <strong>SoCal Companies:</strong> We welcome speakers from Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego companies of all sizes.
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<h4>Selection Criteria</h4>
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- <strong>Practical Value:</strong> Will attendees leave with something they can apply immediately?
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- <strong>Attendance Confirmation:</strong> We require all accepted speakers to confirm attendance with contact information (including phone number) and agree to our confirmation system to prevent no-shows.
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- <strong>Content Freshness:</strong> Speakers must confirm their talk offers new insights and hasn't been presented at DevOpsDayLA in previous years without significant updates.
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- <strong>Vendor Disclosure:</strong> Clearly indicate if your talk includes vendor content, product demonstrations, or commercial messaging.
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<h2>Submission Guidelines</h2>
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<h3>How to Submit</h3>
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<p>Submit your proposal through the SCaLE 23x CFP system at <strong><a href="https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp">www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>New to SCaLE?</strong> Create an account at <strong><a href="https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/user/">https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/user/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Returning speakers?</strong> You'll need to reset your password for 2026. Your CFP account is separate from your speaker profile.</p>
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<p><strong>Note:</strong> DevOpsDayLA is part of SCaLE 23x. Submitting through the SCaLE CFP system ensures your proposal reaches our review committee.</p>
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<h3>What You'll Need</h3>
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<h4>Required Information</h4>
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<p><strong>Talk Details:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Title:</strong> Clear, engaging title that captures your topic</li>
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<li><strong>Session Track:</strong> Select "DevOpsDayLA" from the dropdown</li>
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<li><strong>Session Level:</strong> Choose appropriate audience level (Everyone, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Developer)</li>
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<li><strong>Short Abstract:</strong> One compelling paragraph (255 characters max) that hooks the reader</li>
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<li><strong>Long Abstract:</strong> Detailed description including:<br>
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Background and context for your talk<br>
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Specific implementation details or lessons learned<br>
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Key takeaways attendees will gain<br>
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Why this matters to the SoCal DevOps community</li>
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<p><strong>Speaker Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Name, email, photo, and biography (max 1000 characters; write in third person)</li>
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<li>We recommend no more than 2 speakers per talk</li>
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<li>Primary contact email for communication during review</li>
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<p><strong>Confirmations:</strong></p>
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<li>This content is fresh and hasn't been presented at previous DevOpsDayLA events without significant updates</li>
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<li>Attendance confirmation with contact information (including phone number) to prevent no-shows</li>
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<li>Vendor disclosure if your talk includes vendor content, product demonstrations, or commercial messaging</li>
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<h4>Optional but Recommended</h4>
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<li><strong>Presentation File:</strong> Upload slides or outline (PDF, PowerPoint, etc. - max 100MB) to help reviewers understand your approach</li>
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<li><strong>Tags:</strong> Add relevant tags like #devopsculture #teamcollaboration #socaltechcommunity</li>
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<li><strong>Message to Reviewers:</strong> Include special context, A/V requirements beyond standard setup (microphone and projector with HDMI), or speaker diversity information</li>
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<h3>Tips for a Strong Submission</h3>
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<li><strong>Write a compelling short abstract.</strong> This appears in print materials and must hook readers immediately. Explain the problem you're solving and why it matters.</li>
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<li><strong>Be specific in your long abstract.</strong> Provide concrete details about your implementation or lessons learned. Generic descriptions rarely get selected.</li>
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<li><strong>Highlight your SoCal connection.</strong> We prioritize local practitioners sharing real experiences from Southern California companies and industries.</li>
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<li><strong>Show, don't tell.</strong> Instead of "This talk will cover DevOps best practices," say "When we integrated AI into our deployment pipeline at [Company], we discovered that..."</li>
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<li><strong>Make it practical.</strong> Focus on takeaways attendees can apply immediately. What will they learn? What can they do differently on Monday?</li>
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<li><strong>Submit early.</strong> Early submissions have more time for review and a better chance of selection. The early deadline is November 1, 2025.</li>
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<h3>After You Submit</h3>
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<li><strong>Edit anytime:</strong> You can modify your submission until the final deadline (December 1, 2025) by logging back into your account</li>
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<li><strong>Multiple submissions welcome:</strong> Use the "Propose a Session" button to submit additional proposals</li>
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<li><strong>Speaker notifications:</strong> Accepted speakers will be notified by December 1, 2025</li>
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<li><strong>Questions?</strong> Contact the DevOpsDayLA organizing team via the SCaLE CFP system or email <strong>{{< email_organizers >}}</strong></li>
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<h3>Timeline</h3>
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<li><strong>October 1, 2025:</strong> CFP Opens</li>
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<li><strong>November 1, 2025:</strong> Early submission deadline (recommended)</li>
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<li><strong>December 1, 2025:</strong> Final submission deadline & speaker notifications begin</li>
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<li><strong>March 6, 2026:</strong> DevOpsDayLA Conference</li>
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<h3>Speaker Benefits</h3>
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<li>Full Access Pass to DevOpsDayLA and SCaLE</li>
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<li>Professional recording of your talk</li>
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<li>Connection to Southern California's vibrant tech community</li>
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<li>Opportunity to shape the conversation around modern DevOps practices in SoCal's unique industry landscape</li>
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<h3>About the Selection Process</h3>
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<p>Our organizing committee includes practitioners and leaders from various industries and company sizes. We read every submission and prioritize talks that will deliver practical value to our diverse audience.</p>
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<p>We're committed to speaker diversity across gender, ethnicity, experience level, and industry background. We provide speaker coaching for first-time presenters and welcome proposals from new voices in the community.</p>
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<h3>Questions?</h3>
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<p>Contact the DevOpsDayLA organizing team via the SCaLE CFP system or reach out to <strong>{{< email_organizers >}}</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>DevOpsDayLA 2026: Where Human Collaboration Meets Modern Technology</strong></p>
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‎data/events/2026/los-angeles/main.yml‎

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cfp_date_start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00-08:00 # start accepting talk proposals.
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cfp_date_end: 2025-11-01T00:00:00-08:00 # close your call for proposals.
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cfp_date_announce: 2025-12-01T00:00:00-08:00 # inform proposers of status
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cfp_date_start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00-08:00 # start accepting talk proposals.
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cfp_date_end: 2025-12-01T00:00:00-08:00 # close your call for proposals.
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#cfp_date_announce: 2025-12-01T00:00:00-08:00 # inform proposers of status
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cfp_link: "" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
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