SF Global Diversity CFP Day
Are you a member of an underrepresented or marginalised group? Have you always wanted to become a tech conference speaker? Let 2020 be the year that you make that dream a reality!
Each workshop will have experienced speakers on hand to:
give you a warm, inclusive welcome in a safe space (check out our Code of Conduct which all participants must adhere to) https://www.globaldiversitycfpday.com/code-of-conduct
understand and agree by attendance to Mozilla's Community Participation Guidelines https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/
mentor you with your proposal provide speaking advice and share their enthusiasm to get you to the stage!
More details to be updated soon.
If you have any further questions or would like to be a mentor, feel free to reach out: spersing@mozilla.com
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Additional Information
The SF workshop will include various speakers to share their stories on public speaking and ideas on creating successful proposals. This will allow all attendees to have time to hear from our wonderful speakers as well as connect with them during individual writing times.
AGENDA
- 10:00am: Arrival - Light refreshments and coffee available
- 10:15am: Welcome from the team and Code of Conduct review
- 10:30am: Advice video #1: CFP Advice from Raquel Velez and Sarah Mei
- 11:00am: What should I speak about?
- 11:30am: Crafting Your Bio
- 12:15pm: LUNCH BREAK
- 13:00pm: Proposal Writing + feedback with mentors
- 13:45pm: Advice video #2: Your perfect tech talk from Saron Yitbarek
- 14:00pm: What should I speak about?
- 15:15pm: Sharing time/Presentations
- 15:45pm: Family Photo and Close