Re: [DRAFT] EmacsConf 2020 Call for Proposals

[David Bremner]

Amin Bandali <bandali@gnu.org> writes:
>   Thank you for baring with us as we all navigate these trying times.
>
bearing

>
> 2 Talk formats
> ==============
>
>   The following are the main formats for EmacsConf 2020 talks:
>
>   - *10 minutes* (Lightning talk): Quickly present a cool project,
>     concept, or trick in 10 minutes or less!
>
>   - *20 minutes* (Standard talk): Introduce the audience to a new Emacs
>     mode, concept, or just talk about something not necessarily shiny
>     and new but that you find really neat nonetheless.
>
>   - *50 minutes* (Extended talk): Take your time going more in depth,
>     and/or do a demo!  Extended talks are a great way of really
>     educating the audience about something you enjoy.

Last time we ended up asking people if they would be willing to give
shorter talks in order to fit them all in. I wonder if we should suggest
from the outset that people lean towards shorter talks if they are not
sure?
>
>   Other session formats such as tutorials, workshops, and hangouts are
>   welcome as well, especially considering all that is going on around
>   the world, in case you would those other formats preferable to a
>   traditional talk format.

you would _find_ those other formats preferable?