How to Organize Tech Events with Julia Heidinger

Our first LIVE Episode! Welcome to GirlCode Coffee Break Episode 23 - our casual monthly get together. Let's chat about things in Tech that we care about, but address way too little.

In this very special episode, recorded at Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024, we invited Julia Heidinger, Co-Founder of Social Developers Club, to talk with us about everything related to Developer Events and organizing inclusive and welcoming meetups.

00:00 -00:26 Introduction
00:26-01:57 Meet Julia Heidinger of Socials Developers Club
01:57-04:44 How did Julia start organizing tech events?
04:44-06:46 What topics do you cover at events other than just the code?
06:46-09:48 How to start planning event + Common mistakes
09:48-11:02 Encouraging first time speakers + Combating Imposter Syndrome
11:02-12:09 Why documentation is important between events
12:09-13:55 Are these events a paid initiative or voluntary?
13:55-14:57 How partnerships open up more exciting opportunities
14:57-17:01 What would Julia do differently if she started planning tech events over?
17:01-18:31 How is running an event organization like building a brand?
18:31-19:10 Outro and How to watch these episodes live!

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