C++ on Sea includes two days dedicated to instructor-led workshops or classes. This page lays out the expectations and compensation for instructors.
What's a Workshop?
It's a bit of an overloaded term, so it's worth clarifying. Here we're using it in the most general way. Think of it as an all-day session led by a single instructor (although joint applications are also possible, of course). That could be primarily lecture-based (like a series of conference talks) but would generally be much more interactive. At the very least the audience are usually expected to follow along with demos on their own laptops - usually with downloadable code samples, environments, or other course materials.
Often the attendees will be given exercises they should attempt to complete on their own (with help on offer) before a solution is presented and discussed - but this is up to the instructor and their material.
If you would like to run something very different to this we are open to different ideas. Drop us a line if you're not sure.
Compensation and Expenses
This section only applies to full-day workshop instructors. Tickets will sell for £425 (+VAT=£510) for one day and £800 (+VAT=£960) for two day workshops. This year we're offering instructors a flat 50% of (pre-VAT) sales - ie £212.50 or £400 per (paying) person). Note that early bird rates do not apply to workshop day pricing.
As for normal conference speakers your travel and accommodation expenses can be covered - according to our expenses policy.
Format
Sessions will begin at 10:00 and run to 18:00 (or a little earlier of later if you need), with a 45 minute break for lunch and three 15 minute breaks (one in the morning, two in the afternoon). Please note that workshops will take place before the main conference - on Monday and Tuesday.
Volunteers
After paying attendees have been allocated we will allow volunteers who have been helping with the conference to also participate in the classes at no extra cost to them (or remuneration to you). We do not expect many volunteers per class (usually one or two per room), but in any case they will not reduce the number of paying attendees. If you would prefer not to allow volunteers to attend, please let us know. We aim to offer a volunteer per room to help assist the instructor where appropriate.
To submit a proposal for a workshop, visit the Call for Speakers page.
