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Jul 2, 2026

How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber

Moran Weber reveals why organizers instantly reject AI-generated conference pitches. Learn how to craft winning CFPs, conquer imposter syndrome, and captivate developer audiences with authentic storytelling.

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#1 about 2 min

Amplifying women in tech through confident public speaking

How the Women on Stage platform helps software engineers overcome visibility challenges to become confident speakers.

#2 about 2 min

Common mistakes in call for papers submissions

Why relying too heavily on generative AI for talk titles leads to generic and unauthentic submissions.

#3 about 3 min

Structuring an effective talk title and abstract

How crafting specific and engaging titles captures conference organizer attention over generic alternatives.

#4 about 6 min

Developing a unique speaker voice through storytelling

Why authentic personal narratives connect better with reviewers and audiences than AI-generated marketing blurbs.

#5 about 5 min

Creating unique talk topics through personal fusions

How combining day-to-day hobbies or psychology with software development creates standout conference presentations.

#6 about 3 min

Sharing technical struggles and conflicts on stage

Why audiences prefer hearing about messy problem-solving journeys rather than perfect product pitches.

#7 about 7 min

Addressing imposter syndrome and speaker diversity

How speaker platforms help underrepresented groups overcome self-doubt and connect with event organizers.

#8 about 4 min

Measuring the return on investment of conference speaking

How evaluating speaker success through engagement metrics and long-term networking proves more valuable than immediate app feedback.

#9 about 6 min

Opening presentations with high-impact storytelling techniques

How starting immediately with sensory details and quotes hooks the audience more effectively than formal introductions.

#10 about 8 min

Alternatives to risky live coding demonstrations on stage

Why well-designed slide backdrops with highlighted code blocks are safer and often more effective than risky live demos.

#11 about 5 min

Overcoming the curse of knowledge to find talk ideas

How recognizing that everyday technical tasks are valuable to others helps surface practical talk topics.

#12 about 7 min

Channeling stage fright into dynamic presentation energy

How accepting pre-talk anxiety as a natural tool improves speaker preparation and audience delivery.

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Managing physiological stress and stage fright at developer conferences

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Overcoming introversion through public speaking in developer relations

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Overcoming extreme shyness and the fear of public speaking

Francesco Ciulla Francesco Ciulla · Coffee With Developers

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Fostering public speaking skills with lightning talks

Chris Heilmann Chris Heilmann · World Congress 2024

2:53 min

Managing stage fright during technical conference moderations

Chris Heilmann Chris Heilmann +3 · LIVE

2:54 min

Transitioning from attendee to public speaker

Ramona Schwering Ramona Schwering · LIVE

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