So You Want to Speak at Software Conferences?
2 days ago
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- #tech-conferences
- #career-development
- Understand your motivation for speaking at conferences (promotion, professional speaking, networking).
- Be realistic about the time and effort required to progress from local user groups to international conferences.
- Year 1: Focus on writing and refining your talk by presenting at local user groups.
- Year 2: Attend and speak at community conferences to build visibility and connections.
- Year 3: Leverage your network and submit to open Calls for Papers (CfPs) at larger conferences.
- Year 4: Reflect on your goals and ensure you're still enjoying and benefiting from speaking.
- Always respect your audience by delivering your best performance, regardless of the event size.
- Keep content fresh and submissions focused to increase chances of acceptance.
- Use platforms like Meetup.com to find speaking opportunities and build your presence.
- Maintain connections through social media, emails, or group chats to grow your network.