Keynote by The Community
summary
A community-first keynote shows concrete wins: a grassroots meet-up grows into Data:Scotland — seven years and 10× size, mentoring converts terrified first-timers into repeat presenters, and a new hub at sqlbits.io collects initiatives while the finding data friends podcast commits to 15-minute intros. Tactics include audience mentorship, monthly user groups, and simple promotion; charity drives and DKMS registration raise funds; about 1,200 attendees fuel networking; the talk uses a Dungeons & Dragons game mechanic to surface practical actions and three work–life balance rules: values, employer fit, and a support network.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Welcome and introduction
- 1:52Keynote by the community
- 2:55Building community through games
- 4:42Craig’s journey in data community
- 8:36Jess’s mentorship story
- 13:11Balancing work family and community
- 19:12Sailing into a tech career
- 27:26Speaking as young women in tech
- 33:54Inclusion and gatekeeping in tech
- 43:55How to get involved in community
- 49:14Supporting charity and closing remarks