First Time Speakers Workshop - Building Confidence and Skills for Conference Presentations

Learn essential skills for conference speaking through this workshop recording from the EuroPython 2025 Speaker Mentorship Programme. Gain insights from experienced speakers and mentees who share their journeys, practical advice, and encouragement for speakers at all levels. Discover how the speaker mentorship programme transforms first-time presenters through a testimonial from 2024 mentee Iryna Kondrashchenko. Participate in a comprehensive panel discussion featuring Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe, Laís Carvalho, and Rodrigo Girão Serrão, who answer questions and provide valuable guidance on building confidence and developing presentation skills. Master conference logistics including optimal arrival times, room navigation, and venue layouts ranging from the 700-seat Forum Hall to intimate 40-seat Club Rooms. Understand how to handle Q&A sessions effectively, with options for live interaction or informal post-session discussions. Develop strong proposal writing skills by learning proper structure, context setting, problem definition, and solution presentation techniques. Craft compelling titles and abstracts that engage community voters and reviewers. Navigate the selection process that combines community voting with expert feedback, focusing on clarity, topic balance, and diverse representation across the conference program.