Road to being a key opinion leader IN TECH | All Levels Welcome

Welcome to our second event of 2025! This code mentoring session is focused on Finding Your Voice: Becoming a Key Opinion Leader in Tech.

## Amplify Your Tech Expertise

Transform your Saturday into a valuable opportunity to elevate your professional presence while connecting with Melbourne's vibrant tech community. Whether you've been in the industry for 10 years or are just starting to build cool projects, this session offers insights on leveraging your technical experience to enhance your reputation and amplify your voice in the tech world.

## Two-Part Session

Make it your day - you choose how to participate!
Part 1: Tech Influence Roundtable (11AM-12:30PM)

• Join our casual, peer-led conversation about tech thought leadership
• Share and hear personal experiences about building online credibility
• Discuss examples of how industry voices have grown their followings
• Exchange ideas about your knowledge areas in a relaxed social setting
• Chat about conference speaking opportunities and how others have secured them

Part 2: Code Mentoring Session (12:30PM-2PM)

• Work on your personal projects in our collaborative environment
• Give and receive mentorship from peers at various experience levels
• Apply your new KOL insights to your technical projects
• Connect your coding expertise to your professional brand development

Transform your boring Saturday into a breath of fresh air, stay surrounded with your favourite community while staying productive. Whether you've been in the industry for 10 years, or are just starting out building cool thing, we're sure that you will find value.

## Perfect For:

• Technical professionals looking to grow their industry voice
• Developers keen to share their cool projects and knowledge
• Tech enthusiasts with insights to contribute
• Anyone interested in future speaking opportunities
• Friendly folks wanting to build connections while boosting visibility
• Open source contributors hoping to get more eyes on their work
• Tech professionals wondering "how do I get noticed in this industry?"

## Focus Areas:

• Sharing your tech journey and personal story
• Fun ways to create content that showcases your expertise
• Making social media work for you in the tech world
• Getting comfortable with public speaking (even if it terrifies you!)
• Finding your balance between technical work and communication
• Building genuine connections in the tech community

## Practical Details:

• Location: The Commons, Cremorne
• Time: 11 AM to 2 PM
• Bring: Laptop, charger, water bottle
• We provide: Power strips, WiFi

Join our Discord group for:

• Event updates
• Collaboration opportunities
• Ongoing thought leadership discussions
• Community support
• Career advancement opportunities

Come code, create, and elevate your tech presence! No registration needed - just bring your laptop and ambition.