DevOpsDays Rockies is the Denver chapter of a worldwide series of technical conferences covering topics of software development/SDLC, IT infrastructure operations, and the intersection between them. This conference is a 2-day, single track event.

Our call for speakers is open for two types of submissions: - A 30-minute talk presented during the conference, usually in the mornings. - An Ignite talk presented during the Ignite sessions (scheduling varies). These are 5 minutes slots with slides auto advancing every 15 seconds (20 slides total).

Our call for speakers is open until May 31. Speaker selection will be announced by June 15.

You may submit directly to our CFP at https://talks.devopsdays.org/dodroxrox26/cfp or below. We welcome all kinds of speakers, if you have an idea and want some help please reach out to us at denver@devopsdays.org!

There are two ways to propose a topic via our cfp:

A 30-minute talk presented during the conference, usually in the mornings.
An Ignite talk presented during the Ignite sessions (scheduling varies). These are 5 minutes slots with slides auto advancing every 15 seconds (20 slides total).

Choosing talks is part art, part science; here are some factors we consider when trying to assemble the best possible program for our local audience:
- broad appeal: How will your talk play out in a room of people with a variety of backgrounds? Technical deep dives need more levels to provide value for the whole room, some of whom might not use your specific tool.
- new local presenters: You are the only one who can tell your story. We are very interested in the challenges and successes being experienced in our local area. We are happy to provide guidance/coaching for new speakers upon request.
- under-represented voices: We want to hear all voices, including those that may speak less frequently at similar events. Whether you’re in a field not typically thought of as a technology field, you’re in a large, traditional organization, or you’re the only person at your organization with your background, we are interested in your unique experience.
- original content: We will consider talks that have already been presented elsewhere, but we prefer talks that the local area isn’t likely to have already seen.
- no third-party submissions: This is a small community-driven event, and speakers need to be directly engaged with the organizers and attendees. If a PR firm or your marketing department is proposing the talk, you’ve already shown that as a speaker you’re distant from the process.
- no vendor pitches: As much as we value vendors and sponsors, we are not going to accept a talk that appears to be a pitch for your product.

Event Details: DevOpsDays Rockies Held September 22-23, 2026 at Bierstadt Lagerhaus