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How to Speak at Conferences and User Groups

Summary

Interested in speaking at conferences or user groups but not sure where to start? In this mentoring session we can talk about how to come up with talk ideas, prepare a proposal, submit to events, and deliver a great presentation. We'll also discuss how speaking can help you grow professionally and become more involved in the developer community.

Who Should Attend:

Developers who are interested in giving their first talk, as well as those who have spoken before and want to improve their conference speaking skills.

What to Expect:

Participants can expect practical tips on how to create talk ideas, write strong CFP submissions, prepare engaging presentations, and get involved with conferences and user groups. Takeaways will vary depending on the discussion and the questions brought by attendees.

Profile

Type: Mentoring Session (50 min)

Track: The Next Generation: Community, People, Culture

Audience Level: Beginner

Speaker: Jeanne Boyarsky

Session: Tuesday, March 17th at 2:00 PM in OCC L2 Landing