Speaking in a Virtual World 📣💻

This talk will be online only via Zoom. Anyone who sets themselves to "attending" will get details of how to dial in closer to the time. Any questions please get in touch.

About the Talk

Public speaking is a strange and intimidating experience. Standing up in front of a crowd. What do you say? What do you have to say that’s of any interest or use? It’s a situation many of us have nightmares about.

We are now in a strange “mostly virtual” reality. Instead of standing in front of a crowd, they are hidden behind your webcam. Coming up with a talk and presenting it is no less scary, but now you are talking to yourself in a room while others listen.

In this talk, we will go through the process of coming up with a talk and description, but also some high-level tips on how to make sure your virtual presentation is engaging and comfortable to deliver.

About the Speaker

Jessica is a developer, international speaker, Microsoft MVP & avid learner. Topics she has spoken on include community building, monitoring and continuous improvement of systems. Jess is Director and Co-Founder of DDD East Midlands Conference and has been involved in the organisation of a number of other events.

She is easily bribed with coffee & loves hearing about other people’s experiences.