Speaking

---
name: speaking
description: "Speaking ops: conference invites, keynotes, panels, calendar/email tracking."
source: "https://github.com/steipete/agent-scripts"
attribution: "steipete/agent-scripts by Peter Steinberger"
version: "1.0.0"
---

# Speaking

> **Attribution:** Sourced from [steipete/agent-scripts](https://github.com/steipete/agent-scripts) by [Peter Steinberger](https://github.com/steipete).

## When to Use

- Evaluating conference speaking invitations and keynote opportunities
- Tracking speaking engagements across calendar and email
- Deciding which panels, talks, or events to accept

Use this for managing speaking opportunities: conference invites, keynote/panel tracking, calendar sync, and follow-up.

## Workflow

### Tracking Invitations

Keep a spreadsheet or structured notes with these fields per invitation:
- Conference name + website
- Date/location
- Topic requested
- Deadline to respond
- Status: pending / accepted / declined / completed
- Speaker fee / travel covered
- Contact name + email

### Evaluating an Invite

Questions to answer before accepting:
1. **Fit**: Is the audience relevant? Does the topic align with current focus?
2. **Logistics**: Travel burden? Timing conflicts with other commitments?
3. **Terms**: Honorarium? Travel covered? Recording rights?
4. **Preparation**: How much work is the talk vs. an existing talk?

### Talk Types

- **Keynote**: 30-60min, broad audience, vision/story focus
- **Technical talk**: 20-45min, developer/practitioner audience, deep dive
- **Panel**: 60-90min, moderated discussion, less prep needed
- **Workshop**: Half/full day, hands-on, most preparation required

### Email Response Template

```text
Subject: Re: Speaking Invitation — [Conference Name]

Hi [Name],

Thank you for the invitation to speak at [Conference]!

[Accept: I'd be happy to join. Let me know next steps for logistics/abstract submission.]

[Decline: Unfortunately I won't be able to attend this year due to [brief reason]. 
I hope to connect in the future!]

Best,
[Your name]
```

## Notes

- Always confirm recording/video rights before accepting.
- Block travel days in calendar, not just the conference day.
- Keep slide decks version-controlled.