Lightning talks are 5 minute talks on something of interest to C++ programmers. Presentation is open to any C++Now attendee, including Student/Volunteers.
Have a favorite technique or library to share? Employed some C++ feature in a project with amazing/horrible results? Want to start a conversation on the Beman Project?
If you are attending, and would like to present a lightning talk, please Login to get the link to the application form
If you have any questions, please post them in the #lightning-talk-discussion channel on the C++Now 2026 Discord server or email lightning@cppnow.org
Come to be amused, enlightened, outraged, or inspired!