Share what you know

Speak at a TechTank event

Share your expertise with the Toronto tech community. We help first-time speakers succeed with coaching and support.

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Why speak

What you get out of it

Improve your speaking skills

Public speaking is a career accelerator. We help first-time speakers prepare with feedback and rehearsal sessions.

Market your skills

Every talk is recorded and published to YouTube. Your talk becomes a portfolio piece that reaches developers across Canada.

Give back to the community

The community runs on people sharing what they know. Your experience — at any level — is valuable to someone else.

Logistics

What to expect

Talk duration

30-45 minutes + Q&A

Topics

Anything related to tech

Format

In-person at a host venue in Toronto

Audience

40-100 attendees per event

Recording

Published to TechTank's YouTube channel

What TechTank handles

  • Venue and catering (via a host company)
  • Marketing (Slack, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Run-of-show coordination and MCing
  • Recording and post-production
  • Feedback and rehearsal sessions for first-time speakers

What you provide

  • A talk proposal (title, abstract, bio)
  • Slides using our template (optional but recommended)
  • Yourself, on event night
What you get

Speaker perks

Your talk recorded and published to YouTube
Promotion across TechTank channels
A welcoming, supportive audience
Speaker coaching if needed
Networking with Toronto tech professionals
The gratitude of an entire tech community
Resources

Speaker toolkit in the Media Kit

Brand assets, slide templates, run-of-show guidance, and tips for first-time speakers all live in our Media Kit.

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Ready to speak?

Submit your talk proposal

Tell us about yourself and your talk idea. We'll get back to you within a week.

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