Ever thought about speaking at a user group or conference like this one but didn’t know where to begin? This session is your launchpad.

You’ll learn how to turn your ideas into compelling sessions, structure your content for impact, and build the confidence to step onto the stage. We’ll break down the common barriers that hold people back and share practical techniques to overcome them - from imposter syndrome to handling the unexpected when things don’t go to plan.

You’ll also get a hands-on walkthrough of Sessionize, showing you exactly how to find opportunities and submit sessions that get noticed.

Whether you’re a technical leader, a passionate community member, or someone with a story to share, this session will give you the tools, mindset, and motivation to start contributing to user groups and conferences.

Walk away with:

•⁠ ⁠A clear path from idea to accepted session
•⁠ ⁠Proven tips for delivering engaging, confident talks
•⁠ ⁠The knowledge to start submitting to events right away

First public delivery was a remote session to 16 people on Wednesday 10th December and delivered several times informally since then