1+ ---
2+ title: Lightning Talks
3+ description: PyCon India 2025 Lightning Talks
4+ layout: base.njk
5+ ---
6+
7+ {% from " components/flat-card.njk" import flatCard %}
8+
9+ <div class =" w-full h-auto bg-pycon-blue -mb-24 px-[6%] flex flex-col md:flex-row" >
10+ <div class =" pt-32 pb-8 md:pb-32 w-full lg:w-[70%]" >
11+ <div class =" black-han-sans-regular font-normal text-3xl md:text-5xl md:text-center text-[#FFFFFF] text-center lg:text-left" >
12+ What's a Lightning Talk?
13+ </div >
14+ <div class =" text-md lg:text-xl pt-12 text-[#FFFFFF] lg:pr-10 text-justify" >
15+ <p >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.</p >
16+ </div >
17+ <div class =" text-md lg:text-lg text-[#FFFFFF] lg:pr-10 text-justify" >
18+ <ul class =" list-none pt-4 space-y-4" >
19+ <li class =" flex" >
20+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
21+ <span >Is there something at work that everyone asks for your help with? Talk about that!</span >
22+ </li >
23+ <li class =" flex" >
24+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
25+ <span >Did you recently learn something that made a difference for you? Talk about that!</span >
26+ </li >
27+ <li class =" flex" >
28+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
29+ <span >Is there a topic you've always wanted to understand better? Talk about that!</span >
30+ </li >
31+ </ul >
32+ <p >Slides are optional but encouraged!</p >
33+ </div >
34+ </div >
35+ <div class =" lg:w-[30%] w-[80%] lg:mt-60 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto" >
36+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/tetris.svg" alt =" Tetris" class =" w-[20%] lg:w-[20%] transition-transform duration-100" style =" animation : floating 4s ease-in-out infinite ;" >
37+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/bulb.svg" alt =" Bulb" class =" w-[40%] lg:w-[60%] transition-transform duration-100" style =" animation : floating 2s ease-in-out infinite ;" >
38+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/star-purple-vector.svg" alt =" Star" class =" w-[10%] lg:w-[10%] transition-transform duration-100" style =" animation : floating 6s ease-in-out infinite ;" >
39+ </div >
40+ </div >
41+
42+
43+ <div class =" main-container pt-16 md:pt-48 bg-lavender w-full h-auto px-[6%]" >
44+ <div class =" pb-16 w-full text-justify lg:w-[70%]" >
45+ <div class =" mt-24 md:-mt-32 lg:-mt-20 text-md lg:text-xl font-light" >
46+ <div class =" black-han-sans-regular font-normal text-3xl md:text-5xl md:text-center text-[#000000] text-center lg:text-left" >
47+ <p >Things people say when they think they can't do a lightning talk</p >
48+ </div >
49+ <div class =" " >
50+ <div class =" flex flex-col lg:flex-row items-center lg:items-start pt-16" >
51+ <div class =" lg:w-2/3 w-full flex-shrink-0" >
52+ {% call flatCard (bg = " " ) -%}
53+ <div class =" flex justify-between align-middle p-2 bg-[#CD89FF] -m-4" >
54+ <div class =" font-semibold" >"Everyone already knows THING_X"</div >
55+ <div class =" window-titlebar-dots" >
56+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#D7FF7B] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
57+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#D7FF7B] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
58+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#D7FF7B] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
59+ </div >
60+ </div >
61+ <div class =" pt-6" >
62+ <ul class =" list-none pt-4 space-y-2" >
63+ <li class =" flex" >
64+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
65+ <span >No, they don't.</span >
66+ </li >
67+ <li class =" flex" >
68+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
69+ <span >They believe they are knowledgeable, but you possess a deeper comprehension of the subject matter.</span >
70+ </li >
71+ <li class =" flex" >
72+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-purple.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
73+ <span >Even if they do, it's interesting to hear someone else's take on it.</span >
74+ </li >
75+ </ul >
76+ </div >
77+ {%- endcall %}
78+ </div >
79+ </div >
80+
81+ <div class =" flex flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse items-center lg:items-start pt-16" >
82+ <div class =" lg:w-2/3 w-full flex-shrink-0" >
83+ {% call flatCard (bg = " " ) -%}
84+ <div class =" flex justify-between align-middle p-2 bg-[#4E62F5] -m-4" >
85+ <div class =" font-semibold" >"I'm not an expert at anything"</div >
86+ <div class =" window-titlebar-dots" >
87+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#FF2A77] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
88+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#FF2A77] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
89+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#FF2A77] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
90+ </div >
91+ </div >
92+ <div class =" pt-6" >
93+ <ul class =" list-none pt-4 space-y-2" >
94+ <li class =" flex" >
95+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-blue.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
96+ <span >You know more than you think you do.</span >
97+ </li >
98+ <li class =" flex" >
99+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-blue.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
100+ <span >You don't have to be an expert, you just have to be interested enough to talk for 5 minutes.</span >
101+ </li >
102+ <li class =" flex" >
103+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-blue.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
104+ <span >You can do a 1-minute lightning talk if you want.</span >
105+ </li >
106+ </ul >
107+ </div >
108+ {%- endcall %}
109+ </div >
110+ </div >
111+
112+ <div class =" flex flex-col lg:flex-row items-center lg:items-start pt-16" >
113+ <div class =" lg:w-2/3 w-full flex-shrink-0" >
114+ {% call flatCard (bg = " " ) -%}
115+ <div class =" flex justify-between align-middle p-2 bg-[#D7FF7B] -m-4" >
116+ <div class =" font-semibold" >"It's scary talking in front of people"</div >
117+ <div class =" window-titlebar-dots" >
118+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#CD89FF] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
119+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#CD89FF] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
120+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#CD89FF] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
121+ </div >
122+ </div >
123+ <div class =" pt-6" >
124+ <ul class =" list-none pt-4 space-y-2" >
125+ <li class =" flex" >
126+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-lime.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
127+ <span >Yes, but you will feel really accomplished when you've done it.</span >
128+ </li >
129+ <li class =" flex" >
130+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-lime.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
131+ <span >Folks at PyCon are super-friendly and are always welcoming of new speakers.</span >
132+ </li >
133+ <li class =" flex" >
134+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-lime.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
135+ <span >It is understandable that public speaking can induce nervousness in individuals, including those who may appear confident.</span >
136+ </li >
137+ <li class =" flex" >
138+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-lime.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
139+ <span ><a href =" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aio0whC1iYg#t=25m58s" target =" _blank" >You can give a lightning talk without talking!</a ></span >
140+ </li >
141+ </ul >
142+ </div >
143+ {%- endcall %}
144+ </div >
145+ </div >
146+
147+ <div class =" flex flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse items-center lg:items-start pt-16" >
148+ <div class =" lg:w-2/3 w-full flex-shrink-0" >
149+ {% call flatCard (bg = " " ) -%}
150+ <div class =" flex justify-between align-middle p-2 bg-[#FF2A77] -m-4" >
151+ <div class =" font-semibold" >"I have an idea but it's no good"</div >
152+ <div class =" window-titlebar-dots" >
153+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#4E62F5] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
154+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#4E62F5] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
155+ <div class =" w-3 h-3 bg-[#4E62F5] rounded-full border-2 border-black" ></div >
156+ </div >
157+ </div >
158+ <div class =" pt-6" >
159+ <ul class =" list-none pt-4 space-y-2" >
160+ <li class =" flex" >
161+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-pink.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
162+ <span >It's a better idea than you think.</span >
163+ </li >
164+ <li class =" flex" >
165+ <img src =" {{ env.baseUrl }}img/assets/circle-pink.svg" alt =" Bullet Icon" class =" w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-1" >
166+ <span >Are there really any bad ideas for lightning talks? :)</span >
167+ </li >
168+ </ul >
169+ </div >
170+ {%- endcall %}
171+ </div >
172+ </div >
173+ </div >
174+ </div >
175+ </div >
176+ </div >
177+
178+ <div class =" pt-16 bg-lavender w-full h-auto px-[6%]" >
179+ <div class =" pb-72 md:pb-60 lg:pb-[20%] w-full text-justify lg:w-[70%]" >
180+ <div class =" text-md lg:text-xl font-light" >
181+ <div class =" black-han-sans-regular font-normal text-3xl md:text-5xl md:text-center text-[#000000] text-center lg:text-left" >
182+ <p >Lightning Talks at PyCon India 2025</p >
183+ </div >
184+ <div class =" pt-8" >
185+ <p >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.</p >
186+ <p >This has been inspired by:</p >
187+ <p ><a href =" https://us.pycon.org/2025/events/lightning-talks/" target =" _blank" >PyCon US 2025 - Lightning Talks</a ></p >
188+ </div >
189+ </div >
190+ </div >
191+ </div >
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