VizChitra 2025: India's first community-driven Data Visualization conference

Themes and topics for submitting talks, workshops, demos - and ideas for communicating with data

1. Explain & Learn

Fundamentals of process, design & communication for dataviz

• Process & practices of dataviz
• Storytelling & structuring narratives
• Aesthetics & design principles
• Accessibility, ethics & inclusion in dataviz
• Unique works by Indian practitioners

2. Explore & Play

Practices of data exploration, interface & dashboard design for dataviz

• Dashboard & interaction principles
• Domain-specific data visualisations
• Collaboration & conversational interfaces
• Scalable data exploration processes
• State of data in India (availability, collection, etc)

3. Imagine & Innovate

Use of new mediums, approaches, AI & tech to shape how we do dataviz in future

• Usage of AI & technology in data visualization workflows
• Emerging mediums e.g. 3D, AR/VR
• Beyond viz eg. sonification, physicalization
• Experiential viz e.g. data art, installations

You can submit a session for:

1. Standard Talk: Deep-dive presentations that allow you to thoroughly explore complex topics and share personal learnings, insights, and journey through your work.
   Duration: 30 minutes (25 min presentation + 5 min Q&A)

2. Lightning Talk: Fast-paced, focused presentations designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal time. Perfect for introducing novel concepts or sharing specific solutions.
   Duration: 15 minutes (12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A)

3. Unconference / Birds of Feather (BOF) Session: Organise a community-driven gathering that bring together other participants with shared interests. These sessions foster peer learning and networking through facilitated discussions on common interests, challenges and solutions.
   Duration: 45 minutes

4. Hands-on Workshop: Curate an immersive learning experience that encourages creativity, practical application and skill development. Participants will gain hands-on experience while receiving direct guidance from expert instructors.
   Duration: Half-day (3 hours) or Quarter-day (1.5 hours)

5. VizChitra (Alternative) Session: Have an interesting idea that doesn’t fit any of the above? Pitch it to us and let’s collaborate to bring it to life together!
   Examples: A physical installation, a performance, a unique project showcase, anything else you can imagine?

General guidelines how to submit a proposal

BEFORE you begin writing your submission, please give some thought to the following:

1. Who is the audience for your session? Think about their interests, work roles, challenges, age or experience as you decide this.
2. What problem/pain are you trying to solve (for the audience)? This should be something that is communicated clearly so that they have a sense of your session’s importance.
3. What will be the scope of your session? This will help identify the central topic or theme and should describe broad areas you plan to cover during the session?
4. How will participants benefit from your session? Think of practical and specific ways in which they will be able to apply the knowledge they gain, and beyond just general awareness.
5. What is the appropriate format for your session, given the audience and objectives that you have in mind?

The most successful talks and sessions are those where presenters are able to abstract an actionable insight from a common pain area, enlighten the audience about something new, provide a fresh perspective, and/or demonstrate innovation.

Here’s a guide for submitters to draft their presentations.

The call for submissions will be close on 15 April 2025. Submissions will be selected on a rolling basis.