Frappe Karavan Doha

Why Frappe Karavan?

After Frappeverse Egypt, there was one thing we took back, it was the energy of the community. People were genuinely excited to meet us. Warmth, curiosity, and a real desire to connect with Frappe. To learn, contribute, and grow. So we knew we had to go back, but we wanted to go bigger, and our inspiration came from Frappe Yatra. So instead of bringing everyone together for one event in a city or a country, we thought: why not take the journey across the Middle East? And that's how Frappe Karavan came about.

One of the reasons we chose Egypt for Frappeverse Middle East was to discover and attract the incredible talent and community that exists across the region. And we did!

We met people who were genuinely curious about Frappe, people who were already building with it, partners who wanted to grow with us, and community members who simply wanted to be more involved.

So here we are, ready for our Karavan through the Middle East, and we hope to see you somewhere along the journey!

Speaker Guidelines

Speakers play a crucial role in shaping the event experience.

Teach, Don't Sell

The purpose of a talk is to educate, inspire, and share experiences.

• Talks should focus on learning, problem-solving, and storytelling.

• Product pitches and sales presentations are not appropriate.

• Company references should be relevant to the subject matter and not promotional in nature.

Respect the Schedule

A great event depends on maintaining momentum and respecting attendees' time.

• All talks must start on time.

• All talks must conclude within their allotted duration.

Speaker Mocks

To ensure quality and consistency across events:

• The Frappe team will conduct mock sessions and review presentations.

• Speakers should be available for feedback and revisions where necessary.

• Mocks should be completed at least 10–15 days before the event.

Community First

Frappe events are a space for genuine learning and collaboration. Every session should contribute to the growth of the community through knowledge sharing, practical insights, and meaningful conversations.

Session Categories

Talks should primarily fall into one of the following categories:

• Product — New releases, demonstrations, and product deep-dives.

• Engineering — Technical walkthroughs, implementation details, and development best practices.

• Showcase — Real-world deployments, customer stories, and business outcomes.

• Journey — Personal experiences, lessons learned, and community contributions.

Open Source by Default

Frappe is built on Free and Open Source Software, and our events should reflect the same values.

• All demos presented at the event must use open-source software.

• Links/QR codes to the Github repositories presented must be shared to the audience at the event.

• Sessions should celebrate knowledge sharing and community contribution.

Audience Participation

Frappe events are conversations, not broadcasts. Organizers are encouraged to:

• Begin with attendee introductions.

• Create opportunities for networking and discussion.

• Allocate time for open questions, community sharing, and informal interaction.

Every attendee should feel welcome to participate and contribute.

Branding Principles

We believe that strong communities do not require excessive branding. Flyers, promotional material, company logos on name tags, company logos on all slides at a talk at events are heavily discouraged.

Minimal Branding

• Keep company branding subtle and professional.

• Event spaces should prioritize community and content over corporate visibility.

Equal Footing

• Each event must be organised in collaboration with at least 3 partners. No event can materialise with just 1 partner.

• No single partner should be presented as the dominant participant.

• All contributors should be represented fairly and respectfully.

Sustainability Commitment

Frappe events should strive to minimize environmental impact.

Zero-Waste Approach

• Avoid single-use plastics, including disposable water bottles and cutlery.

• Use reusable or recyclable alternatives.

• Avoid one-time-use flex banners and similar wasteful signage.

• Choose sustainable event materials and vendors.

No Gifts

Please do not arrange gifts or merchandise specifically for the Frappe team or attendees. Your effort in creating a great community experience is more than enough.