My segment on why YOU should propose a talk to a conference NOW! from J On The Beach 2018
Call for your first conference proposal
If you think you want to talk about something you are passionate about you are already a step further than 99%.
Write a proposal — 99.9% don’t.
See speaking.io for great resources on how to get started. Also check out this thread on Twitter.
Submit to conferences that cover travel expenses
(#paytospeak)
and have a good Code of Conduct.
If they don’t, ask why!
Find conferences who are calling for proposals on: SeeCFP or Papercall.
More resources on public speaking:
- Speak Easy mentors speakers to encourage diversity at tech conferences