Roundups
20 tech events across two continents this November
Meetups in Istanbul, Paris and Toronto, a data summit in Munich and two hackathons, all in one list.
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Speaking
How to write a talk proposal that program committees remember
We asked twelve reviewers from European conferences what makes them say yes. The answers were more practical than we expected.
Roundups
Twelve conferences that publish every talk for free
Missed one? These organizers put every session online within weeks.
Speaking
Your first conference talk, from proposal to applause
A step-by-step plan for first-time speakers, with timelines that actually work.
Organizing
Running a 150-person conference on a meetup budget
What JS Istanbul learned in four editions about venues, catering and sponsors.
Interviews
Why we made the hallway track the main track
The Frontend North team on fewer talks, longer breaks and happier attendees.
Site updates
Follow any topic or city in your calendar
Every page on acon now has an iCal feed. Here is how to use them.
Organizing
A code of conduct your volunteers can actually enforce
A short code of conduct, a clear reporting path and a one-page guide for the people on duty.
Site updates
What we learned reviewing 400 event submissions
The most common reasons we ask for changes, and how to get listed on the first try.
Organizing
Five ways to make your meetup more accessible
Small changes that make a big difference, most of them free.