Why Should You Speak at PASS events?

• To help the PASS community by sharing your expertise and experience
• To enhance your reputation as a member of the PASS community
• To continually improve your speaking skills
  
  
• Further Reading: Why You Should Speak at Tech Conferences
  
  

Where Do I Begin?

To give you an idea of what makes an abstract successful and to help you submit the best session proposals possible, we have prepared a few helpful documents and included links to sessions from previous PASS and other events. Follow these steps for ideas on how to submit your abstract:

1. Pick your topic

• How to Pick Blog & Presentation Topics 
• Preparing a Technical Presentation Part 1: Picking a Topic

2. Write your abstract

• Preparing a Technical Session Part 2: Coming up with a Title  
• Preparing a Technical Session Part 3: Writing an Abstract  
• Capturing Attention: Writing Great Session Descriptions
• How to Write a Conference Abstract
• Examples of Successful Session Abstracts

3. Write your biography

• Successful Speaker Biographies

Helpful Blogs for PASS Speakers

If your abstract and session is accepted, congratulations! Here are some tips to help brush up on your speaking skills:

• 20 Tips for Better Conference Speaking
• Book: Preparing and Delivering Technical Presentations
• Creating Technical Presentations
• Giving an Academic Talk
• How to Deliver a Killer Technical Presentation
• First Time Speaker at PASS Summit: How I Prepared
• How to do a Successful Lightning Talk
• How to Rehearse a Presentation
• Preparing a Conference Presentation
• What Makes a Good Conference Session?
• You Can Give a Technical Presentation
• PASS Summit Submission Tips

Self-Help Links for Speakers

Want to improve your overall speaking skills? Join these organizations or learn from the experts:

• Patricia Fripp
• Omar Rivas
• Toastmasters International
• National Speakers Association