September 2, 2021
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Large crowds full of strangers. Many sounds. Senses on overdrive. A large, noisy conference is the antithesis of what we introverts prefer and crave.Abstract
Large crowds full of strangers. Many sounds. Senses on overdrive. A large, noisy conference is the antithesis of what we introverts prefer and crave. Even being remote isn't always a plus - this little black box you call camera and these features of meeting random people can be just as daunting. You can relate? If yes, you're just like me and 30-50 percent of the population, as research suggests. Wait, you might think, even me, as a speaker? Yes, this still fits together: Let me show you how you may start to enjoy conferences, even if you are not as much of an extrovert as you think you need to be.
Slides
You can find the slides of the talk on speakerdeck
Recordings
Recording of my talk from the Women In Tech Day.
This is Episode 08 - The SCD Tech Stage. Find my talk at TC 4:09:04 or use the chapter selection.