The shy person's guide to tech conferences
summary
Advice focuses on concrete moves: favor Guidebook app scheduling but prioritize hallway conversations, skip talks to keep real-time connections, and join sprints or volunteering where organizers and contributors meet; lightning talks are five minutes as an easy speaking entry; social skills improve through repetition and accepting failure; the Pac-Man method invites newcomers into circles; reported outcomes include built friendships, contributions to Mezzanine CMS, and successful conference-originated collaborations.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:49Tech conferences beyond talks
- 3:39Unique conference experiences
- 5:26Ideal conference schedule
- 8:41Conference persona
- 12:15Speaking at DjangoCon
- 16:25Public speaking journey
- 17:49Key takeaways
- 19:13Closing and connect
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