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Teach the room. Don't pitch it.

Our gatherings are free and volunteer-run, and every session is time people chose to spend with you. These guidelines keep that time useful. You will confirm you have read them when you submit a proposal.

HOUSE RULES / 06 ITEMS

What we ask of every presenter.

Short and practical. If you are not sure whether your idea fits, say so in your proposal and we will help you shape it.

Last updated October 8, 2026

  1. Teach, don't pitch.

    A brief mention of your product, service, or company is fine. Your session cannot be sales-heavy: most of it should teach something the room can use even if nobody ever buys from you.

    Okay
    • A brief mention of your product, service, or company, so people know where you are coming from.
    • Showing your own product when the session is about how it works or what you learned building it.
    • A closing slide with how to reach you or learn more.
    Not okay
    • A session built around selling a product, service, course, or consulting offer.
    • Pricing, packages, discount codes, or "book a call" asks.
    • Returning to your product again and again, or a product tour whose only takeaway is "buy this."

  2. One hour, max.

    Plan for no more than 60 minutes, including Q&A. Organizers will confirm your slot, and it may be shorter, so be ready to trim.

  3. Be upfront and honest.

    If you work for, own, or are paid by a company whose product you show, say so at the start. Share what actually happened, including what did not work, and say where your numbers come from.

  4. Keep private things private.

    Do not show customer data, personal information, or confidential work you do not have permission to share. Demo with sample or anonymized data.

  5. Make room for every level.

    People come with every kind of background. Explain your jargon, welcome beginner questions, and treat everyone in the room with respect.

  6. Organizers make the call.

    Organizers may decline a proposal, ask for changes, or end a session that turns into a sales pitch or breaks these guidelines.

You will confirm these guidelines when you submit your proposal.

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