How to Participate
Welcome to Macroexpand 2025! Here’s everything you need to get started.
Getting Your Zoom Link
Register here (free) to receive calendar invites with Zoom links via email. Check your spam folder if you don’t see them!
Join the Zulip Chat
The Clojurians Zulip chat is our primary communication channel - essential for discussions, questions, and connecting with others during the conferences.
- Visit clojurians.zulipchat.com to join
- Go to the #macroexpand-2025 channel
- Introduce yourself in the hello thread!
⚡ Propose a Lightning Talk
Want to share a quick idea? We’re accepting 5-minute lightning talk proposals for both conferences!
What makes a great lightning talk:
- Demo of a library or tool you’ve built
- Quick tip or technique you’ve discovered
- Work-in-progress showcase
- Discussion starter on a specific topic
- Your first speaking experience!
How to propose:
Head to the #macroexpand-2025>lightning talks proposals Zulip topic thread. and share your idea. Just describe what you’d like to talk about - no formal application needed. The organizers will help you refine it and find a slot in the schedule.
Prepare for the Conferences
- Install Zoom or use it from your browser, and test your audio/video
- Check the schedules: Macroexpand-Noj (Oct 17-18) and Macroexpand-Deep (Oct 24-25)
- Review the Sessions page for talk details
- Read our Code of Conduct
During the Conferences
- Join 5-10 minutes early on the first day
- Keep Zulip open for real-time discussions
- Mute your microphone when not speaking
- Use “Raise Hand” for questions during Q&A
- Participate in Open Practice sessions to try out tools hands-on
Recordings
All talks will be recorded and shared on Scicloj’s YouTube channel. By participating, you consent to being recorded.
Need Help?
Post in the #macroexpand-2025 channel or contact the organizers.
See you on Zoom and Zulip! 👋