Thanks for writing this up, Elef.
One of the things I'd like to explore in 2024 is public speaking. I read other blogs on Hashnode from speakers, and everyone suggested starting at meetups, but they are very location-dependent.
Also, as I learned from Karol Horosin, being invited to international conferences as a first-time speaker is even rare unless you have a very compelling story - which you totally had.
I'll check out the two sites you mentioned because it seems like a good idea to have profiles there.
Any other suggestions?