Submission Instructions

PyCon US is using Pretalx again in 2025, it is a highly recommended platform that provides a very seamless process for submitting, reviewing, and scheduling for PyCon US.

Please follow the below steps to submit your proposal.

Important note: when creating a speaker profile on Pretalx, it is important to use the same email address used to create your account on us.pycon.org/2025.

• To submit your proposal, first head to Pretalx.
• You will arrive at the PyCon US 2025 Pretalx landing page. Here, you will see two buttons: “Edit or View Your Proposals” and “Go to CFP”
• To submit a new proposal, click “Go to CFP” then “Submit a Proposal”
• Follow the steps provided. Please be sure to read the help text for each section while filling out your proposal.
• Important: Make sure the “Session Type” and “Track” selections are the same; ie if you select ‘Tutorial’ for the session type, please be sure to select ‘Tutorial’ for the track as well.
• You will be prompted to set up your Pretalx account in Step 3 of the submission process, this will be your speaker profile.
• Once your proposal is filled out and your account and speaker profile information have been entered, you will see the button to submit your proposal.
• After your proposal is submitted, you will be able to edit and review your proposal up until the date of the CFP deadline. This can be done via the landing page by clicking the button “Edit or View Your Proposals”.
• An email confirmation will be sent to you once your proposal has been submitted.