People, Practices & CareerBOF60min
Getting started with speaking: Your first conference talk
This session, led by experienced speakers, offers practical guidance on starting technical speaking: choosing topics, writing proposals, preparing talks, and delivering effectively. It shares lessons learned, successes, failures, and key takeaways to help attendees begin their own speaking journey.
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Bert Jan SchrijverOpenValue
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Wednesday, October 7, 18:50-19:50
TBA 11
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a conference speaker? Where do you start? Which topic do you pick? And how do you actually deliver a talk that lands?
In this session, a group of experienced speakers will answer these questions and more. We'll share tips on getting started, writing proposals that get accepted, preparing your material, and delivering a great presentation. We'll talk about what worked, what didn't, and the lessons we learned along the way. You'll leave with practical takeaways - and the confidence to submit your first proposal.
In this session, a group of experienced speakers will answer these questions and more. We'll share tips on getting started, writing proposals that get accepted, preparing your material, and delivering a great presentation. We'll talk about what worked, what didn't, and the lessons we learned along the way. You'll leave with practical takeaways - and the confidence to submit your first proposal.
Bert Jan Schrijver
Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, AI, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. Bert Jan is easily reachable on BlueSky via @bjschrijver.dev.