Why Developers Should Speak at Conferences
Guest post from Robin Kanatzar
Happy Monday!
I’m excited to share the first guest post in Curated iOS by Robin Kanatzar!
Robin is an experienced iOS and Android engineer, as well as an accessibility expert. She has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker and recently authored a book on how to get started with conference speaking.
In today’s Curated iOS Quick Read issue, Robin shares why developers should speak at conferences.
Speaking at conferences sounds scary, especially if public speaking isn’t your thing, but the personal and professional benefits are 100% worth it.
Sharing your passion and knowledge with your peers is a great way to give back to the tech community. Think about how much you’ve learned from others through blog posts, StackOverflow answers, or YouTube videos! Speaking at conferences is your chance to say “thank you” and pay it forward.
If you’re from an underrepresented group in tech, you might just inspire someone else like you to take the stage, creating a ripple effect that makes the community stronger and more diverse.
Speaking gives you a professional boost as well. When you prepare a talk, you really dive into a topic and force yourself to understand it backwards and forwards so you can explain it to others. Your reputation as an expert in your field grows, you can meet potential new clients, and can even land your next job.
On a more personal note, you can make new friends who share your interests. Conferences are full of people like you who share your love of technology, and as a speaker you’re in a great position to attract friends who are passionate about your presentation topic.
Finally, don’t forget about the bonus perks: travel! Conferences happen all over the world, from Tokyo to Buenos Aires, and many will cover your travel and hotel if you’re a speaker. That means you can explore new places without breaking the bank.
So, if you’ve ever thought about speaking at a conference, go for it! You’ll give back to the tech community, grow as a developer, and maybe even check off a bucket-list destination along the way.
For more tips and advice about getting on stage for the first time, check out Robin’s book Tech Talks: How to get started speaking at technical conferences
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