Excitement is building as we approach ShinyConf 2024, organized by Appsilon. We are thrilled to announce the Call for Speakers. This is a unique opportunity for experts, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to disseminate their knowledge, insights, and expertise to a diverse and engaged audience.

Why Speak at ShinyConf?

Becoming a speaker at ShinyConf is not just about sharing your expertise; it’s about enriching the community, networking with peers, and contributing to the growth and innovation in your field. It’s an experience that extends beyond the conference, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration among professionals.

Conference Tracks

ShinyConf 2024 features several tracks, each tailored to different aspects of our industry. Our track chairs, experts in their respective fields, will guide these sessions.

• Shiny Innovation Hub – Led by Jakub Nowicki, Lab Lead at Appsilon, this track focuses on the latest developments and creative applications within the R Shiny framework. We’re looking for talks on advanced Shiny programming techniques, case studies, and how Shiny drives data communication advancements​.

• Shiny in Enterprise – Chaired by Maria Grycuk, Senior Delivery Manager at Appsilon. This track delves into R Shiny’s role in shaping business outcomes, including case studies, benefits and challenges in enterprise environments, and integration strategies​.

• Shiny in Life Sciences – Guided by Eric Nantz, a Statistician/Developer/Podcaster. This track focuses on R Shiny’s application in data science and life sciences, including interactive visualization, drug discovery, and clinical research​​.

• Shiny for Good – Overseen by Jon Harmon, Data Science Leader and Expert R Programmer. This track highlights R Shiny’s impact on social good, community initiatives, and strategies for engaging diverse communities​.

Submission Guidelines

• Topics of Interest: Tailored to each track, ranging from advanced programming techniques to real-world applications in life sciences, social good and enterprise.
• Submission Types:
  • Talks (20 min)
  • Shiny app showcases (5 min)
  • Tutorials (40 min)
• Who Can Apply: Open to both seasoned and new speakers. Unsure about your idea? Submit it anyway!

Looking for inspiration? Check out these sessions from ShinyConf 2023.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: February 4
• Speaker Selection Notification: March 1
• Event Dates: April 17-19, all virtual

How to Apply

Submit your proposal on the Shiny Conf website: https://www.shinyconf.com/call-for-speakers

Conclusion

Join us at the Shiny Conf as a speaker and shine! We look forward to receiving your submissions and creating an inspiring and educational event together.

Follow us on social media (LinkedIn and Twitter) for updates. Registration opens this month! Contact us at [email protected] for any queries.

Useful Links

• Join our community, Shiny 4 All, to keep up with the latest updates
• ShinyConf2023 Summary
• ShinyConf 2023 YouTube Playlist
• Posit’s ShinyConf 2023 Recap
• ShinyConf 2022 – Short Recap of the 2022 R Shiny Conference (Projects, Talks, and Showcases)
• ShinyConf 2022 YouTube Playlist

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Call for Speakers: ShinyConf 2024 by Appsilon was first posted on January 12, 2024 at 8:05 am.