Like you I’m some what disappointed about this too. It seems to me that organizers are only too happy to have speakers fall on their lap, and be happy with that.

I do wonder sometimes though whether the organizers actually realize that they are missing out on some valuable resources and great technical minds at these things. I know as an events organizer it can be hard to get the right people to talk at events and to get people who are willing to put themselves forward. Sometimes I have to give people a gentle push in the right direction.

Margaret, would you be willing to put together some advice on how to get to speak at technical events for this blog? I’m just thinking you’ve been on even more of these panels than I have and I’m sure the girls who read this site would be interested in hearing some of the strategies to getting onto the lists…

What do you think?

Sarah

I also get fed up with the low showing of GeekGirls on Speakers Panels when we are in such abundance…it’s pure laziness.