Speak at NCGAU

The Newcastle Coders Group is a general-purpose tech group which means we're happy to take talks on pretty much any topic as long as it is in some way related to software development, software developers or technology.

We welcome talks from first-time speakers and seasoned and professional conference speakers.

If you'd like to speak at the Newcastle Coders Group, please get in touch with the organisers through the form below, via Meetup, Twitter or contact Klee on LinkedIn.

If you're looking for ideas on what to speak about, we find that our best talks are the ones that people are passionate about. If there is a technology that you've used recently that you think is excellent, you've used a new process, or you read up on a new architecture; then we want to hear about it. Your excitement will show through.

If you need help putting together a talk, please contact us. We're passionate about seeing the Newcastle developer community shine and want to help you with that.

Why Speak?

Speaking at a meetup like the Newcastle Coders Group is a great thing to do, for yourself, for your company, and for the community. Here's a few reasons that you might want to give a talk:

For yourself

Build your profile

It can help boost your profile by showcasing that you are able to dig deeply into a topic and communicate your understanding to others. In an ever-tightening job market, this could be the reason that you're able to land your next role. Even if you're not looking for a new role now, building your profile can help when you are.

Learn a topic deeply

Giving a talk is a great way to ensure that you know a topic deeply. There is nothing like explaining a concept to other people to ensure that you truely understand it. Remember, you don't need to know the topic deeply to start with, the process of putting together a talk will teach you what you need to know.

For your company

Show that you've got a great team

If your company is looking to hire in the future, having your current staff speak can help to highlight what people can gain from coming to work with you and your team. Developers love working with other smart developers. Why not prove that you have the best developers on staff?

Show that you're solving interesting problems

Developers love solving hard problems, if your team is coming up with solutions to interesting problems presenting what you've done is a great way to highlight that working with your company is more than just code monkey work.

Contribute to your community

Support the meetup

We need your support. Groups like the Newcastle Coders Group are volunteer-run and don't have the money to bring in out-of-town speakers. By offering to speak you help to ensure that the group can run for another month.

Pave the way for others

By speaking at a local meetup you show others that they can also speak, you're helping out not just the group but future speakers as well.