[OKCon-Programme] Length of talks at OKCon

[Mr. Puneet Kishor]

On May 2, 2011, at 10:14 AM, Daniel Dietrich wrote:

> Hi Rufus,
> 
> I like to disagree. We can not have that short talks for all presentations, Lets have different formats!


I just got back from giving a presentation that lasted 45 mins plus Q&A. I believe it went really well. I agree with Daniel that while at times it may become necessary to have 15-20 mins presentations, and for lighting-type formats 5 or even 3 mins presentations might be solicited, fewer longer presentations provide more opportunity for thoughtful generation of ideas and discussion. 

So, definitely vary the lengths as suited to the track, and optimize accordingly. Don't feel compelled to make all talks short.



> 
> We discussed this issue today at the programme committee meeting and came up with
> 
> 3 to 5 min lightning talk
> 
> 15 min short talk or demo 
> 
> keynote 15 to 30 min + 15 Q&A (30 - 45)
> 
> main track presentation 30 min + 15 Q&A (45)
> 
> 
> 
> Regards
> Daniel
> 
> On 02.05.2011, at 16:14, Rufus Pollock wrote:
> 
>> Hi Daniel,
>> 
>> Just to clarify (as I was some discussion about talk lengths in a recent email):
>> 
>> Usually talk lengths are 10-20m (even for keynotes). Of course in
>> special circumstances or for particular speakers we can extend this
>> but I'd be cautious about suggesting talks e.g. 1h talks.
>> 
>> Rufus
> 
> 
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