Rock your session at Drupalcon

Are you presenting at Drupalcon D.C? Rock it!

Drupalcon D.C is nearly upon us and the registration is slammed shut full. The D.C team found extra room released a few more tickets and hired white gloved people to shove everyone into rooms Japanese Subway style. This is going to be the largest and most packed Drupalcon ever. This is your chance to address hundreds and thousands of Drupalers about your module/API/technique/process or <Insert name of your session >. Put your best foot forward and rock your session.

You were chosen to speak because you are an expert in your subject and people want to hear your thoughts, opinions and to learn from you. You were also chosen because you have an ability to convey yourself well and understand the time and other constraints imposed when speaking at a conference. With just two weeks left now is a good time to start practicing and getting ready for your session. The Drupalcon D.C team and Emma Jane have graciously stepped up to help you out. The day before the conference Emma will be hosting a session entitled "Presenting You!", all presenters ( seasoned or not) should try to attend.

Presenting You! will go over techniques to overcome nervousness and maintain your collective self while on stage and being stared at by hundreds of eyeballs (not to mention cameras, phones, voice recorders, etc.). She'll will also give you tips on managing your time and controlling the presentation so that you use all of your time effectively. The session description also has great resources to help you prepare your slides as well as your talk.

You don't have to wait until Drupalcon to get ready. If you haven't already present your session to your local Drupal meetup. Give it a good once through to work out any kinks. Your local community will appreciate it and you'll learn the nuances that can take your session from good to great. You may also consider attending your local Toastmasters to brush up on your public speaking skills if its been a while.

Drupalcon is a success because of YOU. These resources are here to help you become the best presenter you can be and leave the audience wanting to know more.

See you at Drupalcon!