Apply to speak at DSF Career Day
There are two ways to get involved as a speaker at Data Science Festival Career Day:
Apply to deliver a Lightning Talk
Share your own experience, insights, advice, or lessons learned in a dedicated 15 minute presentation. You will propose your own topic and, if selected, present individually to attendees.
Apply to join a Career Panel
Take part in a moderated panel discussion alongside other professionals. You do not need to prepare a presentation. Instead, you will share your experiences, answer audience questions, and contribute to a conversation on careers in data and AI.
Please choose the option that best matches how you would like to participate and complete the relevant application form below. If you are interested in both opportunities, you are welcome to submit both forms.
Apply to Deliver a 15 Minute Lightning Talk
Can I deliver a Lightning Talk at the Data Science Festival Career Day?
The Data Science Festival is made possible by people who give up their time to share their knowledge. If you have your own personal experiences or have some tips and tricks to share that will help early careers, career returners or career switchers, we want to hear from you! We welcome every background, level and sector. The DSF is a safe space where every idea and every person is encouraged to come as they are and present to our growing community.
Lightning Talks are individual 15 minute presentations where speakers share their own experiences, lessons learned, practical advice, or career journeys with attendees. To look at some previous talks from last year’s DSF Career Day for inspiration, you can click here.
Required information
Please complete the application form below, which includes all the information we need from you. Once we receive your submission, we will send you a confirmation email and usually arrange a short call to learn more about your session. After that, we will recommend the most suitable event placement and provide details on the timeline.
Our standard speaking slot for the DSF Career Day is a 15 minute individual Lightning Talk, delivered in person.
Tips for submitting a successful proposal
Help us understand why your presentation is the right one for Data Science Festival. Please keep in mind that this event is by and for professionals.
Be authentic. Your peers need original ideas in real world scenarios, relevant examples, and knowledge transfer. Not something they could learn from a book.
Give your proposal a simple and straightforward title.
Include as much detail about the presentation as possible.
Keep proposals free of marketing and sales.
Keep the audience in mind: they are early career professionals, career switchers, career returners, or those seeking practical tips and advice.
Limit the scope. Be realistic about the material you can cover in the time allowed.
Explain why people will want to attend and what they will take away from it.
Important dates
Our next Career Day will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026 at CodeNode in London, UK. All applications for this event will be for in person sessions only.
Submissions for Career Day are now open and will remain open until August 24th 2026.
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Apply to Join a Career Panel
Can I join a Career Panel at the Data Science Festival Career Day?
The Data Science Festival is made possible by people who give up their time to share their knowledge. If you have your own personal experiences or have some tips and tricks to share that will help early careers, career returners or career switchers, we want to hear from you! We welcome every background, level and sector. The DSF is a safe space where every idea and every person is encouraged to come as they are and present to our growing community.
Career Panels are moderated discussions featuring multiple speakers. Rather than preparing a presentation, panellists share their experiences, perspectives, and advice while responding to questions from the moderator and audience. To look at some previous talks and discussions from last year’s DSF Career Day for inspiration, you can click here.
Required information
Please complete the application form below, which includes all the information we need from you. Once we receive your submission, we will send you a confirmation email and usually arrange a short call to learn more about your background and areas of expertise. After that, we will recommend the most suitable panel and provide details on the timeline.
Our standard panel format is a 30 minute moderated discussion featuring multiple panellists, delivered in person.
Important dates
Our next Career Day will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026 at CodeNode in London, UK. All applications for this event will be for in person sessions only.
Submissions for Career Day are now open and will remain open until August 24th 2026.
"*" indicates required fields
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