Discover the journey from novice to experienced tech conference speaker in this insightful talk from NDC Sydney 2021. Learn actionable tips and strategies for breaking into the speaking circuit, overcoming stage fright, and leveraging speaking opportunities to advance your career. Explore topics such as crafting compelling session descriptions, creating effective slide decks, and navigating the submission process for conferences. Gain valuable insights on building your personal brand, utilizing social media, and participating in diversity initiatives to boost your visibility in the tech community. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or a manager looking to support your team's growth, this comprehensive presentation offers practical advice for making your voice heard in the industry and reaping the professional benefits of becoming a tech conference speaker.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
How to Become a Tech Conference Speaker
Headshots
Selfhelp tangent
Actionable tips
Graphic design
Slide templates
Style guide
Brand guidelines
Font pairing
Accessibility
Reusing
Finding the Call for Speakers
Sessionize
Session Details
Session Description
Speaker Bio
Social Media Posts
How to get experience
Global Diversity CP Day
AWS Community Builder
Questions
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NDC Conferences
