Call for Participation
Inn Cahoots offers multiple spaces for concurrent sessions during BCON Austin.
Stages
The central Austin Garden area provides a stage and LED screen which will be used for keynote talks as well as our welcome and closing talks. There are also two indoor stages which will be used for 20 minute stage presentations.
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Mainstage - This is the larger indoor stage seating for ~250 people. This talk will also be streamed to the outdoor LED screen and audio to extend the reach to the exterior crowd.
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Studio - This second indoor stage located in the studio offers a more intimate stage talk with seating for ~150.
Stage Talks:
- General talks and case studies of how Blender is used
- 20 minute talks which are entertaining and well-prepared
- No Q&A
- Recorded and shared online
Breakout Rooms
Three adjacent breakout rooms allow for workshops, SIGs and classroom demonstrations for groups of ~30-50.
Breakout Talks:
- Demos/Workshops from people working in the CG industry
- 50 minute sessions
- Q&A Possible
Key Dates
Proposals will be accepted until February 1, 2026. Proposal submitters will then receive an approval or rejection notice by February 14th, 2026. Final presentation materials (slides et al) are expected by March 15, 2026.
Accepted speakers will receive a discounted conference ticket(details TBA)
Submit a Proposal
When submitting a presentation, please include whether your proposal is for a Main Stage talk (20 minutes) or a Breakout demo/workshop (50 minutes)