Come and Speak
This is a community-driven event, where sessions are run by all of us. No matter your skill level, experience in the industry, or background in public speaking, you are warmly encouraged to take part.
What Can You Talk About?
We welcome sessions of any length-from lightning talks (5 minutes) to in-depth discussions (up to 90 minutes)-on topics related to software engineering, including:
- Technical deep dives
- Soft skills
- Mental health in the tech industry
- Career progression
Here are some sample topic ideas for sessions that you could present:
- Building Scalable Web Applications
- Effective Code Reviews
- DevOps: Automating Software Delivery Pipelines
- Cybersecurity for Developers
- Navigating Cloud Computing Platforms
- Building for Accessibility
- Using AI for Code Generation and Debugging
- APIs in Practice: Designing for Performance and Usability
- Mastering Git and Version Control
- Testing Strategies for Modern Applications
- Serverless Computing Explained
- Ethics in Software Development
- Design Patterns for Modern Applications
- Testing in Depth: Unit, Integration, and Performance
- TDD/BDD: Writing Tests That Drive Your Development
- Cloud-Native Development: Patterns and Practices
- Architecture Discussions: Monoliths, Microservices, and Beyond
- Coding Best Practices for Maintainable Software
- Tips and Tricks of your favourite language
- UX Design for Developers: Building with the User in Mind
How We'll Help You Succeed
We're committed to making sure everyone feels supported in contributing to {dev.talk}. Here's how we can help:
- Brainstorming Ideas: If you're unsure what to talk about, we'll help you find a topic.
- Structuring Your Session: Guidance on organizing your content to deliver a clear and engaging talk.
- Practice Opportunities: Run through your session with us via video call to build confidence.
Why Join Us?
- All Experience Levels Welcome: Whether you're a seasoned speaker or completely new, we'll support and encourage you.
- Friendly and Supportive Atmosphere: We want {dev.talk} to feel like a group of friends who uplift and learn from one another.
- Small group: We generally have between 40 & 60 attendees, so it feels like a big friend meetup
Resources on becoming a speaker
- Google Slides - Free slide building software
- A simple list of how to become a speaker and set out your talk.
- Making Live Coding Demos Easier with Demo Time
- Take formatted screenshots of code simply
- Beating stage fright
- An old colleague used to say that, when you're nervous about giving a presentation, 'remember, you are just an interface for knowledge that other people want'.
- How to come up with conference proposal ideas
- Presentation Zen TIPS
Slide Generation Tips
- Google Slides is simple to use and free.
- Exporting from powerpoint and importing to Google Slides can remove animations.
- If you are doing live code demos, think about how you can deal with no internet access (e.g. pre-recorded gif or something like demotime)
- Are your slides easy to read from far away?
- Slides with a Black background don't show up well to the audience or camera
- If you are adding Speaker Notes, make sure you can read them from far away (Font Size 20+)
Speaker Feedback
If you were a speaker previously, then please tell us how it went, using our Speaker Feedback Form (2 mins).
Call For Speakers
If you would like to contribute to the community by speaking at {dev.talk} then register your interest (this is not a commitment) using our Call for Speakers form (2 mins), and one of the team will get back to you quickly.
Unfortunately as {dev.talk} does not use sponsorship, speaker payment or their expenses will NOT be covered.
If you have agreed to speak and know what your topic is, then please also fill out the Confirmed Speakers form with the details of your session, so a date and an agenda can be determined.