IN-PERSON " Crafting Lightning Talks"

Join Staff Software Engineer @ Grow Therapy and co-organizer Annette Mechelke for an engaging workshop that will help you build upon your public speaking skills through the art of lightning talks in a supportive environment – no prior speaking experience needed!

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ABOUT
NOTE: This workshop is an intentional space for women and nonbinary participants. We host various workshops throughout the year and invite all community members to join us for our other upcoming events.

Are you ready to build your public speaking skills in a fun and empowering environment? Join us for our hands on lightning talk workshop in Room 302 @ Madison Public Library - Central.

We’ll start with an introduction to lightning talks including tips and tricks for creating one. Then we’ll dive into a working session where you’ll brainstorm and draft your own lightning talk. Mentors will be on hand to provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process. Finally we’ll present our drafts to a group of supportive peers and gain valuable experience in public speaking, all in a welcoming and encouraging setting.

No prior public speaking experience is needed. While the content will be focused on technical talks, you can speak about any topic you are passionate about–you are “technical enough”.

SCHEDULE

Feel free to arrive anytime between 6:00 and 6:15pm; presentation will begin at 6:15pm.

TRANSPORTATION

Madison Public Library - Central is located in downtown Madison, just a block off the square.

By car

There is street parking on Mifflin street or you can park in the Overture Center Garage.

By bus

Most major bus lines (including W.Johnson routes and Capitol Square) are within a few blocks of the library.

By bike

There are ample bike racks for our cycle commuters.

Nearby BCycle stations:

• W. Mifflin @ Central Library (outside the library)
• N. Fairchild & State. St (1 block over)

ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION

• The library is wheelchair accessible.
• There are gendered bathrooms.
• This event is intended for women and enby folks.

If you have another accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out directly to Sara at admin@madisonwomen.tech.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces for and by women and nonbinary folks.

All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech