ABOUT FIRETALKS
Firetalks is an evening event that tests the skills of those who stand on the stage. Six people are given 15 minutes to dive right into the core of their content and present their ideas.
Several judges will be on hand, American Idol-style, to listen to and critique the presentation on both style and content. This is done in both a serious and humorous manner in front of the audience. After the event the judges will vote on the best presentations–with the top three being awarded some cool prizes to be handed out at ShmooCon closing ceremonies.
Firetalks is a ShmooCon event and contestants and attendees must already have a ShmooCon Barcode to participate.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, December 9, 2024 – Firetalks CFP opens
Tuesday, 11:59 PM EST, December 31, 2024 – Firetalks CFP closes
Sunday, January 5, 2025 – Firetalks notifications sent
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT
Anyone who already has a ShmooCon Barcode and thinks they have something to say.
HOW DO I SUBMIT
Firetalks will use a web-based submission process. Please be prepared with the following information:
- Title
- Contestant(s) Name and contact info
- Abstract – limited to 150 words or less
- Document in TXT or PDF format that contains the following information (in order):
- Title of presentation
- Contestant(s) name
- Abstract – same as above
- Bio(s) – limited to 100 words total
- Detailed description of your submission – this should be more information than is contained in your abstract. Do not send us your slides.
- Has this information been presented before? Where?
- Do you already have a ticket to ShmooCon?
Submissions will be reviewed by a small committee of ShmooCon Staff.
Questions can be sent to firetalks@shmoocon.org.
FIRETALKS 2025 SCHEDULE
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Firetalks |
| 2000 |
Firetalks Opening |
| 2010 | |
| 2030 | |
| 2050 | |
| 2110 | |
| 2130 | |
| 2150 | |
| 2210 |
Firetalks Closing |