We’re in full-on prep mode for our first occasion in Europe in 4 years: Hackaday Berlin. And whereas we’ve obtained an awesome slate of audio system lined up, and to be introduced quickly, I’m personally most excited for the lightning talks.

Why? As a result of the lightning talks provide you with all, the attendees, the prospect to stand up and let everybody know what you’re as much as. They’re longer than an elevator pitch, so you have got time to no less than begin to clarify probably the most fascinating element or two, however they’re not lengthy sufficient you could cowl each facet of a venture. And that’s the trick!

By being quick sufficient that you just couldn’t presumably cowl every part, you don’t want to fret about overlaying every part. Simply go for the highlights. And since you left numerous the fascinating particulars again, everybody within the viewers goes to wish to bend your ear about it for the remainder of the convention. It’s like the final word icebreaker.

For the viewers? Lightning talks, once they’re good, are like a fountain of continuous nice concepts and inspiration. And in case you occur on that simply doesn’t tickle your hacker-bone, it’s most likely over in one other 5 minutes, so no worries.

We didn’t have time to run a full-on name for proposals for Berlin, however we’re hoping that you just’ll journey the lightning. We’d all love to listen to what you’ve obtained to say!