Prepare with confidence
Whether you are giving a keynote, leading a workshop, joining a panel or demonstrating a project, these detailed guides help you plan a session that is useful, accessible and technically reliable. Choose a subject below to read its full guide.
The national week runs August 29–September 4, 2027. The flagship gathering takes place September 3–4 in Hall C at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. Individual speaker arrangements will be confirmed directly.
Everything speakers need, organized by topic
Each guide has its own page with explanations, examples and practical recommendations.
Session formats & proposals
Shape a session that fits your audience and delivers a clear outcome.
Read the full guide 02 / 07Preparing your presentation
From the first outline to a confident delivery, prepare a session people can follow and use.
Read the full guide 03 / 07Accessibility & inclusive delivery
Make technical knowledge understandable and usable for more people.
Read the full guide 04 / 07Technical requirements & event day
Plan reliable demonstrations and know what to confirm before you arrive.
Read the full guide 05 / 07Speaker profiles & promotion
Help attendees discover your session with accurate, respectful public information.
Read the full guide 06 / 07Templates & downloadable materials
Use official resources to create a coherent presentation while keeping your own voice.
Read the full guide 07 / 07Speaker questions & next steps
Straight answers about what is known, what is recommended, and what still needs confirmation.
Read the full guideThese resources provide general speaker preparation guidance. Acceptance, deadlines, travel arrangements, audiovisual specifications and recording permissions are confirmed individually by the organizing team.
Have a question about your session?
Contact the organizing team for individual arrangements.
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.