A seasoned speaker and conference committee member explains the behind-the-scenes process of reviewing and selecting talks after a Call for Papers closes.
A guide to creating the content and slides for a tech talk, focusing on top-down and bottom-up approaches to building a presentation.
A speaker's perspective on the importance of attending conference talks, arguing that audience presence energizes speakers and improves the experience for everyone.
A developer shares practical advice for aspiring tech conference speakers, from writing proposals to creating effective slides.
A software engineer shares a personal story of overcoming a fear of public speaking and reflects on the complex role of pain in career growth.
A developer shares her experience and benefits of becoming a tech speaker, including career growth and confidence building.
A guide on defining the core idea (What), purpose (Why), and delivery method (How) for an effective tech talk.
First post in a series on preparing tech talks, focusing on finding your personal motivation for speaking.
Tips for submitting a successful conference talk proposal (CfP), based on experience from both a speaker and program committee member.
A developer shares his journey into public speaking, from a first tech meetup talk to leveraging his childhood experience to overcome fear.
A developer shares their journey into public speaking at tech conferences, from local user groups to international events, and reflects on the reality behind the 'glamour'.
A developer details their year-long process for creating and delivering a single, well-prepared conference talk, demystifying the work behind public speaking.
Tips for being a track host or MC at a tech conference like DockerCon, based on the author's experience.
A guide for tech speakers on writing effective abstracts to get conference talk proposals accepted, with tips on topic selection and event targeting.
A developer's 2016 retrospective on open source contributions, speaking at tech conferences, and maintaining the MEAN.JS framework.
A blog post sharing practical tips for delivering a successful first public talk, based on the author's personal experience.
A developer shares their experience in a tech speaking mentorship program, learning how to craft compelling talk abstracts and improve CFP submissions.
A developer shares personal experiences and advice on overcoming self-doubt and building confidence in tech, especially for underrepresented individuals.
Tips for effectively incorporating audience interaction and handling Q&A in technical conference talks to improve engagement and presentation quality.
Learn how to structure a compelling tech conference talk using Pixar's narrative storytelling framework to engage and persuade your audience.
