[BER-2026] Open CfP and new logo!

This change opens the Call for Papers for Berlin 2026 and it shows our
beautiful new logo (sorry, Berliner Bär)

Author: range

assets/events/2026-berlin/logo-square.png

@@ -6,8 +6,12 @@ Description = "Propose a talk for devopsdays Berlin 2026"
   {{< cfp_dates >}}
 
 <hr>
+<h3>How to submit a proposal:</h3>
+We're using pretalx for the CfP handling, as it makes communication around your proposal easier for everyone. Just <strong><a href="https://cfp.devopsdays.berlin/devopsdays-berlin-2026/cfp">add your proposal here</a></strong>, the tool will lead you through the process. 
 
-There are three ways to propose a topic at devopsdays:
+See you at the conference!
+
+<h3>There are three ways to propose a topic at devopsdays:</h3>
 <ol>
   <li><strong><em>A 30-minute talk</em></strong> presented during the conference, usually in the mornings.</li>
   <li><strong><em>An Ignite talk</em></strong> presented during the <a href="/pages/ignite-talks-format">Ignite sessions</a> (scheduling varies). These are 5 minutes slots with slides changing every 15 seconds (20 slides total).</li>
@@ -16,7 +20,7 @@ There are three ways to propose a topic at devopsdays:
 
 <hr>
 
-Choosing talks is part art, part science; here are some factors we consider when trying to assemble the best possible program for our local audience:
+<h3>Choosing talks is part art, part science; here are some factors we consider when trying to assemble the best possible program for our local audience:</h3>
 
 - _broad appeal_: How will your talk play out in a room of people with a variety of backgrounds? Technical deep dives need more levels to provide value for the whole room, some of whom might not use your specific tool.
 - _new local presenters_: You are the only one who can tell your story. We are very interested in the challenges and successes being experienced in our local area. We are happy to provide guidance/coaching for new speakers upon request.
@@ -27,9 +31,3 @@ Choosing talks is part art, part science; here are some factors we consider when
 
 <hr>
 
-<strong>How to submit a proposal:</strong> Send an email to [{{< email_organizers >}}] with the following information
-<ol>
-	<li>Type (presentation, panel discussion, ignite)</li>
-	<li>Proposal Title (can be changed later)</li>
-	<li>Description (several sentences explaining what attendees will learn)</li>
-</ol>

content/events/2026-berlin/propose.md

@@ -44,14 +44,14 @@ Description = "devopsdays Berlin 2026"
   </div>
 </div>
 
-<!-- <div class = "row">
+<div class = "row">
   <div class = "col-md-2">
     <strong>Propose</strong>
   </div>
   <div class = "col-md-8">
     {{< event_link page="propose" text="Propose a talk!" >}}
   </div>
-</div> -->
+</div>
 
 <!-- <div class = "row">
   <div class = "col-md-2">

content/events/2026-berlin/welcome.md

@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ startdate:  2026-09-29T00:00:00+02:00 # The start date of your event. Leave blan
 enddate: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+02:00  # The end date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
 
 # Leave CFP dates blank if you don't know yet, or set all three at once.
-cfp_date_start:  # start accepting talk proposals.
-cfp_date_end:  # close your call for proposals.
-cfp_date_announce:  # inform proposers of status
+cfp_date_start: 2026-02-05T00:00:00+01:00 
+cfp_date_end: 2026-05-03T23:59:59+02:00 
+cfp_date_announce: 2026-05-18T23:59:59+02:00 
 
-cfp_link: "" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
+cfp_link: "https://cfp.devopsdays.berlin/devopsdays-berlin-2026/cfp" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
 
-registration_date_start: # start accepting registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. This will make the "Register" button appear on your "Welcome" page.
-registration_date_end: # close registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. If you set "registration_date_start" you need a value here.
+registration_date_start: 2026-01-31T00:00:00+01:00 # start accepting registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. This will make the "Register" button appear on your "Welcome" page.
+registration_date_end: 2026-09-29T23:59:59+02:00 # close registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. If you set "registration_date_start" you need a value here.
 
 registration_closed: "" #set this to true if you need to manually close registration before your registration end date
 registration_link: "" # If you have a custom registration link, enter it here. This will control the Registration menu item as well as the "Register" button.