Elevator Pitch
A workshop helping potential conference speakers jump that last hurdle and become a successful presenter. This event helps new speakers with the mechanics and realities of getting a talk accepted at a conference as well as giving feedback on their presenting style and a video of their performance
Description
Speaking at conferences , meet ups and the like can be a major boost to your career. Getting started though can be tough. Not only do you need to summon the courage to stand up in front of your peers you often find that to get accepted to a conference you need a video of you speaking. Talk about a catch-22.
In this event new speakers will get the chance to get feedback and advice from seasoned developers who speak at conferences and meet-ups as well as getting a video of them speaking.
If you want to take advantage of this opportunity to practise speaking and get that video, sign up today! The only requirement is that you come along with a 5 minute lightning talk already to go. The subject can be on anything related to computers. No slides are necessary (though you can bring them if it helps)