How to trick people into letting you speak at conferences as though you know what you're talking about

WHY YOU
SHOULD
TALK

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F

P

Abstract

Outline

Bio

The Abstract

Keep it concise

Tell them the value/takeaway

Why should you  be the one talking?

Have a fun/weird/
interesting hook

Brittany says

The nerves never really go away

Keep Your talk relevant to all skill levels

weird topics are more fun & Always get picked

Leta says

CFP rejection is super painless

Inject your personality

Don't worry about being an expert

Make the tech community you want