GoKawiilSpeaker urges conference attendees to give speakers direct feedback
A tech conference speaker and MC reflects on encouraging attendees at events like SmashingConf Freiburg and CSS Day to approach and talk with speakers, describing efforts to physically connect shy attendees with speakers at after-parties and dinners. The author notes that the informal feedback speakers once got via Twitter has largely disappeared, leaving many without direct affirmation of their talks.
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As social media becomes a less reliable channel for public feedback, in-person interaction at conferences is increasingly the main way speakers learn their work resonated. This shift places more responsibility on organizers, MCs, and attendees to actively bridge the gap between stage and audience.
- Twitter's decline has reduced informal public feedback for conference speakers.
- Event organizers and MCs can play an active role in connecting shy attendees with speakers.
- Direct in-person feedback is becoming more valuable as social media feedback loops weaken.
Source: ohhelloana.blog — Ana Rodrigues, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “Tell the speakers that you liked their talks”
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