When you are asked to speak at a WordCamp, realize that you are one in hundreds of people they could have asked. It’s humbling and ego-inflating, but it is also a responsibility. You aren’t talking to people who have no clue what you are talking about. You will be facing people who probably know more than you, so your job will be to help them see it in a new way, to open their minds to the possibilities, to spark their enthusiasm, and tap into the passion. It’s a tough job, so if they come calling, don’t take it for granted. It’s a privilege.
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The Two Sides To Speaking At WordCamps
-The Two Sides To Speaking At WordCamps
WordCamp Montreal 2011 Looking For Speakers
WordCamp Montreal has recently announced that they have nailed down a date of July 9th-10th 2011 while the venue quite possibly will be UQAM like last year. While the website devoted to the event used to be WPMTL.org, the new website is WCMTL.org. WordCamp Montreal is one of those unique events where speakers and sessions intertwine with both the English and French languages presenting some diversity. Early bird tickets are currently at a discount of $30.00 which will soon be raised to $40.00 so register now if you’re interested in attending. Last but not least, WordCamp Montreal is currently seeking sponsors as well as speakers. If interested in speaking, please go through their speaker application process.
I wonder if Ron and Andrea will be making the trip to Montreal this year?