It's time to come out from behind your desk or easel and meet your audience. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn 10 essential tips for making powerful presentations whether it's to a client, your staff, or an auditorium of strangers. Discover how to give talks or readings that serve your audience and present your message with confidence and ease.

Fee: $40 advance registration, $50 at the door Instructor: Gigi Rosenberg (www.gigirosenberg.com) Location: CubeSpace, 622 SE Grand, Portland For more information: www.cubespacepdx.com/node/1992 To register, call: 503.206.3500

A panel of brilliant women sharing their experiences and advice for speaking at tech and design conferences

Women Talk Design is on a mission to see diverse speakers on stage. In this panel discussion, we've invited incredible women who have spoken at design and tech conferences and public events to share their experiences. Learn how they got their first speaking engagement, what conferences they attend, how they prepare for giving a talk, and what advice they have for those getting started. We hope you'll leave inspired to share your own ideas and experiences, and get out there and speak.

Agenda:

6:30 - 6:50 - Meet and mingle

6:50 - 8:15 - Panel & Q&A

8:15 - 8:30 - More networking

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

The event is open to everyone. Please take a moment to read through Women Talk Design's Code of Conduct before RSVPing.

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