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# [How To Find Conferences To Speak At](https://blog.jemimaabu.com/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When I first tried to get into conference speaking, I had no idea how to get started. I'd attended some meetups in the past so I knew the speakers had to come from somewhere, I just didn't know where that somewhere was. If you're reading this article...

Jan 31, 2021 · 4 min read · blog.jemimaabu.com  
Updated Aug 17, 2024  
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## Written by

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## Responses 9

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[Pierre de Fermat](https://hashnode.com/@ThePierre)

[Feb 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/602ff620e19a6f4153a69106)

Like It, **Thanks** a lot

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/60222d257d860b3782e8ed4e)

Amazing article; content-wise and graphics too!

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/60222d257d860b3782e8ed4e#reply-602276163f7a783c6be40633)

Thanks 😁

[Raphael Toosweet](https://hashnode.com/@Toosweet99)

[Feb 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/601fe11f0da0382a2d49d3ec)

Can we chat at WhatsApp jemima +2348102559577

[Bhargav Ponnapalli](https://hashnode.com/@codewithbhargav)

[Feb 6, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/601ec8e21054fa16dadd92ee)

Great article and love the graphics especially!

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/601ec8e21054fa16dadd92ee#reply-601fcf12636acc2a3822f721)

Thanks 😁

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Feb 6, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/601eb5fd1054fa16dadd918a)

Thanks this is super insightful! Do you have some tips to share on how to deliver a good talk? Would love to read an article on that from you! :)

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/601eb5fd1054fa16dadd918a#reply-601fcf75636acc2a3822f728)

Thanks for reading 😊 Yeah, I'll include tips in my article on Preparing for a Talk, it should be the 3rd or 4th article in the series.

[ibukun Adedeji](https://hashnode.com/@Ibukunadedeji)

[Feb 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/6019b5b1dc773e253be7d7b1)

Nice Read. Thanks for sharing

[Motunrayo Koyejo](https://hashnode.com/@motunrayokoyejo)

[Feb 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/60196ede58cc670f3df46603)

This is very helpful! Thank you Jemima

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/60196ede58cc670f3df46603#reply-601975c458cc670f3df46667)

Thanks for reading :)

[Abiola](https://hashnode.com/@AbiolaFarounbi)

[Feb 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/6018a6176f4ec96a5b77a045)

Nice read 💜

Question: How can one overcome the fear of large crowds.

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/6018a6176f4ec96a5b77a045#reply-601975b658cc670f3df46663)

Ooh good question, I'll include in the article for preparing to give a talk. Thanks!

[Gheshn](https://hashnode.com/@Nfeesahh)

[Jan 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/6016d9dce54673573b5730ae)

This is really insightful and detailed. Looking forward to the next series 👏

[Jemima Abu](https://hashnode.com/@jemimaabu)

[Feb 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-find-conferences-to-speak-at/6016730113f0a55761bdeb9b/comment/6016d9dce54673573b5730ae#reply-6017eb3f6f46cc1ff950b479)

Thanks for reading :)