DevConf is a community led, independent conference for software developers. This short slide deck is aimed to assist those attending in preparing for the event.
2. Before the event
> Know yourself
• Where your skill are & what level are they at
• What do you need to know in the future
> Get plenty of sleep before hand, it is a long day
> Venue is a nice size, so won’t be lots of walking. Wear comfortable
clothes though.
3. Check the agenda & plan
Click these for
more detail on
speaker & session
Plan your time – there is
six sessions at one time.
Pick the best for you!
Don’t let the idea of a
Sponsors track put you off.
There is some amazing
speakers in there.
4. Don’t judge a session by its title alone
> Topic might imply SQL or reporting
> Track gives a hint that it isn’t about
that
> Abstract is clear
5. Sessions
> All sessions are 30min in length
> Style will be down to presenter, most should be presentation style
with some interaction.
> 30min forces the speaker to identify the kernel of the idea. Make sure
you find it too.
> Take notepad & pen
> Engage the presenters after the session
6. Networking
> Stands
• Many sponsors will have a stand
• Great opportunity to network, get contacts & sometimes freebies!
> Twitter
• @DevConfZA
• #DevConf