Guide for Speakers

Here are some tips (some of them well known) to make sure nothing gets in the way of your talk and the content can really shine:

Talks Format

Standard talks last 35 minutes, 40 at most, to explain and develop the topic. A volunteer will show you two signs: one when 10 minutes are left and another when 5 minutes are left.
After the talk, there are 5 to 10 minutes for questions from the audience.

The secret to a great talk is practice. It is important to manage your time so that the session fits within the allotted duration. A volunteer will let you know when 10 and 5 minutes are left.
Don't use up all your time: questions are one of the most important parts of the session. Leave time for them, as they will likely touch on points from your talk. This will enrich your presentation and win over the audience.
It's better to go slowly and cover less than to try to cover everything at full speed, like a Roadrunner. Less is more.

The organizing team recommends keeping the event's visual style. You can use this template: Drupal Developer Days 2027 presentation model.
Keep it to eight lines of text per slide at most. Two readable slides are better than one that nobody can read.
Each line should have a maximum of 30 characters.
Use a font size of 28 points or larger, and be generous with line spacing.
Use few words, but choose them carefully for their meaning; this will make them easy to read and memorable for the audience.
What matters is not the slides, but you and everything you bring to the audience. Slides are a tool, not the talk!
If the content requires attention due to its complexity, divide it into sections and use diagrams. This way, you can expand or shorten your presentation on specific topics you consider relevant.
Avoid using UPPERCASE letters, as they make reading difficult, take up space, and are not attractive to your listeners. It's better to use bold or italics, but sparingly. We also do not recommend underlining.
The projection will be in 16:9 format (1920×1080 pixels).