Get on stage!
summary
Argues that anyone can start public speaking with about 10% more knowledge than the audience, shows submission stats (2017: 2/22 accepted, 9%; 2018: 13/65, ~20%; 2019: 5/41, ~12%) and recommends hunting CFPs from a curated list of ~115 events. Advises building a clear narrative, favoring short demos with record demos as backup, avoid live internet-dependent coding, use editor code snippets (VS Code/PhpStorm), bring HDMI and a travel checklist, and practice until a 45‑minute slot reliably fits 40 minutes.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Start
- 1:25Rowdy Rabouw Born and raised in Gouda, The Netherlands
- 3:02Why?
- 4:37Imposter Syndrome
- 6:04Topic
- 8:15Call for Papers
- 20:47The Talk
- 29:06Practice
- 30:59Travel • Have a checklist
- 32:17Preparation
- 39:08On Stage
- 44:26Thank you!
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