# RacketCon 2026: call for participation **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** racketcon\ **Created:** [May 13, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/racketcon-2026-call-for-participation/4211 "2026-05-13T23:40:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spdegabrielle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/racket.discourse.group/spdegabrielle/32/95_2.png) [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/racketcon-2026-call-for-participation/4211/1 "2026-05-13T23:40:20Z")
**The (sixteenth RacketCon) really will be in Oakland, CA on October 3-4 (Sat-Sun).** > RacketCon is a public gathering dedicated to fostering a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive community around the Racket programming language. We aim to create an exciting and enjoyable conference open to anyone interested in Racket, filled with inspiring content, reaching and engaging both the Racket community and the wider programming world. ## We are looking for speakers - If you would like to give a talk on something related to Racket, please submit your proposal at [https://forms.gle/4YG57adx5snEwVe27](https://forms.gle/4YG57adx5snEwVe27) - If you know someone you would like to nominate please encourage them to submit a proposal, or let us know at [con-organizers@racket-lang.org](mailto:con-organizers@racket-lang.org). Talks will be 20-25 minutes long with 5 minutes for questions at the end. Speakers' registration fees will be waived, but we are unable to cover transportation and lodging expenses. The deadline for proposals is July 15th. Selected speakers will be notified by August 1st. ## Streaming As in previous years, RacketCon will be streamed for those unable to attend in person. Recordings will also be made available on YouTube some time after the conference. Streaming users will have the _option_ to purchase a remote participation ticket to support the livestream. ## Volunteers Let us know if you interested in joining the team. Someone has to carry and arrange all the parentheses. 🍌 ## Sponsors We **are** accepting sponsorships! If you would like to sponsor the conference, please contact us at [con-organizers@racket-lang.org](mailto:con-organizers@racket-lang.org) to discuss a sponsorship package that meets your needs. The Racket Programming Language Foundation is registered in Delaware and is recognized as a 501(3)(c) public charity in the US. * * * Any questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact us at [con-organizers@racket-lang.org](mailto:con-organizers@racket-lang.org). ---
**Author:** ![spdegabrielle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/racket.discourse.group/spdegabrielle/32/95_2.png) [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/racketcon-2026-call-for-participation/4211/2 "2026-07-08T20:55:19Z")
## We are looking for speakers - If you would like to give a talk on something related to Racket, please submit your proposal at [https://forms.gle/4YG57adx5snEwVe27](https://forms.gle/4YG57adx5snEwVe27) - If you know someone you would like to nominate please encourage them to submit a proposal, or let us know at [con-organizers@racket-lang.org](mailto:con-organizers@racket-lang.org). Any questions ask us using the above address — Stephen