The organizers are seeking presentation proposals from well-known skeptics and science communicators, science-minded everyday people who may be new to organized skepticism, and everybody in between. What’s more, we are intentionally seeking proposals from traditionally underrepresented groups and organizations. In short, we’re seeking to offer a diverse lineup, as we think it’s important for all kinds of attendees to be able to envision themselves presenting at this event.
Please note: all presentations will be delivered onsite in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Since 2024 is the first year for Triangle SkeptiCamp, registration and attendance numbers from previous years do not exist. Thank you for your confidence in joining our inaugural effort!
Presentation Submission Timeframe / Milestones
Tuesday, 02 April – 2024 CfP Opens
Tuesday, 16 April – 2024 registration launch
Friday, 26 April – 2024 CfP Closes
Monday, 29 April – Initial communication from the organizing team
Monday, 06 May – Status updates and decision emails
Monday, 13 May – Presentation lineup announcement
Please note we may reach out before and/or after the above dates. We encourage questions and comments to be directed to the organizers at counselors@triskep.org anytime. We will respond as our volunteer schedules permit.
Presentation Formats
- 30-minute traditional presentation
- 10-minute lightning talk, much like a traditional presentation but shorter
- 15-minute keynote, two slots available (opening and closing)
- 90-minute workshop, one slot available
Topics – What We’re Looking For
Triangle Skeptics’ mission is to promote science literacy, critical thinking, and media literacy, so presentations should align with those aims. For examples of presentations making up a successful SKeptiCamp event earlier in 2024, have a look at Going SkeptiCamping with Susan Gerbic.
Conference Format
All programming in 2024 will be delivered onsite at the community center of John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. There will be no virtual presentations unless unforeseen circumstances demand it. If that happens, we will notify our community right away.
Days will be structured as follows:
Friday, 24 May – Evening social event (venue announced closer to the date)
Saturday, 25 May (Towel Day) – Main conference day – All presentations and workshops happen this day. The camaraderie will continue after the conference at the nearby Transfer Co. Food Hall.
Sunday, 26 May – Social field trip event to an area destination (details announced closer to the date)
Why Speak at Triangle SkeptiCamp 2024?
We’re aiming to bring out the skeptical community from the Triangle in their numbers, and not just the hard core. By co-organizing this event with Triangle Freethought Society and and promoting it in skeptical media, we expect to achieve a reach that goes well beyond the traditional “choir”. We want to give that audience a memorable and varied experience. Whether you’re a speaker with a long track record or a layperson early in your skeptical origin story, we want you to show up and bring your perspective on
Got a presentation you’d like to give at Triangle SkeptiCamp 2024? Don’t panic! Fill out our CfP form. Got multiple ideas? Submit a form for each one.