Re: [Debconf-discuss] Talk lengths

[Ian Jackson <ijackson@chiark.greenend.org.uk>]

Maximiliano Curia writes ("[Debconf-discuss] Talk lengths"):
> We are considering introducing a new talk length for DebConf 15: 20' talks.
> 
> These talks would have their own slot (30' slot with a 10' pause
> between talks), and at a certain time any concurrent talks would
> have the same length.

This is a good idea.

> Personally, I think most talks can fit in this length. Think about TEDs 18'
> presentations, and also the currently believed maximum attention span [1].

I have had good experiences with some of the longer sessions too, so
please don't abolish them.

Thanks,
Ian.