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+---
+title: "Gatsby Days Virtual Edition: Call for Proposals is Open!"
+date: 2020-04-07
+author: Laci Texter
+excerpt: "Our first virtual Gatsby Days is coming June 2-4, 2020. It will be live-streamed on YouTube from 1:00-3:00pm EST each day, and now is the time to send in your speaker proposal!"
+tags:
+  - gatsby-days
+  - community
+  - gatsby-cloud
+---
+
+Whether we gather in person or online, Gatsby Days conferences are all about the collective experiences and perspectives of the amazing Gatsby community 💜.
+
+The next Gatsby Days will take place on June 2-4, 2020, from 1:00-3:00pm EST each day. This is a virtual event and will be live-streamed on YouTube. This means all speakers will need a computer, decent internet connection, and some kind of microphone/camera setup (the camera in your computer is great!) All speakers will receive a \$500.00 stipend from Gatsby following the conference.
+
+Please make sure to [submit your proposal](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjUpqpmRL18ydo_PmC4jxvPG8xhOlix43KeRHOhUbPp3u7Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link) NO LATER THAN Friday, April 24th, 2020 at 11:59pm PST. We are reviewing submissions as they come in, so submitting early is an advantage.
+
+Learn more about Virtual Gatsby Days and previous Gatsby Days events on our website: https://www.gatsbyjs.com/resources/gatsby-days
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 - id: Greg Thomas
   bio: "Writer, musician, historian, and dedicated service provider for the dog."
   avatar: avatars/greg-thomas.jpg
+- id: Laci Texter
+  bio: "Runner of rivers and city blocks, car-a-oke queen, and very fond of snail mail. Enjoys the art/science/sport of communication. Senior Brand Marketing Manager for Gatsby."
+  avatar: avatars/laci-texter.jpg
+  twitter: "@textercomm"
 - id: Debra Combs
   bio: "Product Manager, Writer, Gamer, and lover of laughter."
   avatar: avatars/debra-combs.png
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