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01 / Find your story
What surprised you? What failed? Start with one concrete problem and the lesson you wish you had known.
root@zagreb:~$ cat /cfp/first-time
First-time speakers_
Your first talk does not need to change the world. It needs to teach someone something real.
SAMPLE EDITION / illustrative text • real BSides Zagreb 2026 photos
[01] /cfp/first-time
From idea to stage.
A clear question, honest lessons and one good demo are a great place to start.
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02 / Write the proposal
Tell us the problem, your approach and three things the audience will take away. Keep the title specific.
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03 / Practise out loud
Run the demo offline, time your talk and ask a friend where they got lost. A backup recording helps.