Nextcloud Community Conference 2026: Call for speakers

Are you passionate about open source, privacy, and software development? Do you contribute to Nextcloud, build apps for our ecosystem, or work on privacy-focused projects powered by Nextcloud?

Become a speaker or workshop host at the Nextcloud Community Conference, taking place on September 19–20, and share your knowledge with the community.

The call for speakers is now open! Submit your proposal and help shape conversations around open technology, collaboration, and digital sovereignty.

Be a speaker at Nextcloud Community Conference 2026

The agenda of the Nextcloud Community Conference is in the making and we’re looking for exciting, insightful, and engaging topics that spark curiosity, share knowledge, and inspire dynamic conversations within the community.

We welcome a wide range of topics that benefit the Nextcloud community, including:

• Updates on Nextcloud apps
• Development of the new Nextcloud features
• Running Nextcloud on unique hardware setups
• Accessibility, design, and user experience
• Tackling privacy challenges
• Privacy-focused project showcases

Speaking formats

Lightning talk

A brief 5-minute talk on a selected topic presented to the entire Nextcloud Community Conference audience.

Workshop

An interactive learning session allocated in a slot of 30 or 60 minutes. Examples: Learning how to develop a Nextcloud app, building Workflows, bringing your Nextcloud app to Vue.js, and much more!

Travel support for speakers ✈️

We are happy to provide travel support for speakers and volunteers at the Nextcloud Community Conference and the Contributor Week. The program covers 80% of travel and hotel expenses. If you need assistance in your travel, apply below and we will get back to you with more information.

Proposals FAQ 🗒️

Do I need to submit a final title and description now?

With your proposal, you need to submit a final title and speaker information. The description can just include the outline of your idea that will help us understand your topic well. You will have time to finalize your talk or workshop details prior to the event.

I submitted my proposal. When will I hear back?

We will get back to you as soon as possible. If your proposal is accepted, you’ll receive an email from us! Note that sometimes we receive a lot of talk proposals, so then we have to select them based on the first come, first serve model. Nevertheless, we accept most proposals that are sent in so your chances are high.

Do I have to prepare any materials?

Yes! For both lightning talks and workshops, you will have to submit a draft of your slides for us to approve. The deadline for slide submission is September 9th.

What if I am not a good public speaker?

Bear in mind that the talks are meant to be low-key and low-stress. We want to provide you with a fit platform to share what you love, so we encourage and welcome anyone to present! The conference team is happy to help you prep and practice if you’re worried about anything.

Do I need to memorize my speech?

Nope! Prepare your talk how you see fit! If you prefer to memorize it, create note cards, or have a word-for-word copy to read from, all options are acceptable.