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Introduction: Conference CFPs

Introduction: Conference CFPs

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Call for papers

When conferences want speakers, they have two options: invite well-known speakers or open up a selection process for all other speakers. If you’re a new speaker, you’ll mostly get your speaking opportunities through the latter process, which is called a call for papers (CFP).

Don’t let the name fool you – you don’t have to write a paper to get accepted! The term is a holdover from ...