diff --git a/source/talks.html b/source/talks.html
index 1b6d603c..e6879d3a 100644
--- a/source/talks.html
+++ b/source/talks.html
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ talks:
     {% endif %}
 
     {% set found = false %}
+    {% set year = '0' %}
     {% for talk in talks if talk.date < now %}
         {% if loop.first %}
             <h2>Previous Talks</h2>