CFPizza: Craft & Pitch Your CFP with Confidence! 🍕🎤

Would you like to speak at WICCON, BSides Amsterdam or another conference but don’t know where to start with your Call for Proposals (CFP) submission? Have you always wanted to step onto a stage and give a presentation but aren’t sure what to talk about? Join CFPizza, a hands-on workshop where we’ll work together on your CFP writing and presentation skills!

This meetup is designed for anyone who wants to speak at conferences but has never written or submitted a CFP before. Whether you have an idea but don’t know how to structure it, need help refining your proposal, or want coaching to boost your confidence in public speaking, we’re here to support you.

This is a in-person event at the DIVD headquarters and supported by Platform Talent voor Technologie.

💡 What to expect?
✔ Learning what a CFP is
✔ Picking your conference
✔ Brainstorming talk ideas
✔ Guidance on writing and refining your CFP
✔ Support in developing your presentation
✔ Coaching and tips for confident public speaking
✔ A welcoming, inclusive community

🗓️ Schedule

• 13:37 - 14:00 Walk-in
• 14:00 - 18:00 Workshop
• 18:00 - 19:00 Pizza and networking drinks

🎤 Meet Your Workshop Leaders

Chantal Stekelenburg
Chantal is a cybersecurity specialist with a passion for ethical hacking, community building, and digital security. As the co-founder of WICCA and former Head of Hackers at Zerocopter, she brings hackers and companies together to create stronger security.

Additionally, she is a sought-after speaker for stages and podcasts on hackers, cybercrime prevention, and the impact of technology on stalking and digital threats. She believes that collaboration with hackers and diversity in security teams are essential for a safer and more innovative digital world.

Nancy Beers
Nancy is a seasoned gamification expert and the owner of Happy Game Changers. With over 25 years of experience in ICT, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As co-chair of Stichting IFCAT, hacker, and passionate advocate for digital rights and freedoms, she has played a key role in shaping the Dutch hacker community.

Nancy is an international speaker known for her engaging talks on topics like female leadership, women in tech, cybersecurity, and gamification, captivating audiences with her insights. She is also deeply involved in organising WHY2025, the next big Dutch hacker camp, fostering collaboration, innovation, and exploration within the hacker community.

🎯 Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to give a talk and needs support in crafting a strong CFP!

Come along, write your CFP, and let’s work together to make tech conferences more diverse! 🚀