How to Apply to Speak at a Conference

​Have you ever wanted to speak at a conference, but you're not sure where to start?

​Join us at Rapid7 on Wednesday, 21st May 2025 for food, drinks, and a workshop that will take you all the way from ambition to proposal.

• ​How to come up with things to talk about. 💭

• ​How to pick a conference that suits your topic, and a topic that suits your conference. 🎯

• ​How to structure your proposal to convince people it's worth coming to see. 🏗️

• ​How to write a bio that's more than just your CV. 📝

​If you've ever been to a conference and thought "I could do a better talk than that", then this is your chance to show that you can.

​Who should come to this workshop?

​Maybe you know you've got a great talk in you, but you need some help getting the idea nailed down. Perhaps you've got the perfect subject, but you're not sure how to get that across. Maybe you've spoken at a conference in the past, but you're still not entirely sure how you managed it. Or like many, you just get nervous at the sight of the empty application form, and want some structure to help you tackle it. Whatever hurdles you're facing, we're here to help! This is the first of a series of workshops that can take your talk all the way from a gleam in your eye to a polished and ready-to-go presentation.

​Here's what to expect

​This will be a working session, with time for discussion and writing. You'll leave well on your way to being ready to submit your talk 🌟 We've got conference veterans and experienced evaluators on hand to give you their insights into what makes a great talk, including some who came up with the idea for their very first talk at this exact workshop last year.

​So, come along and join us on Wednesday, 21st May 2025 at Rapid7!