Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
The roundup of Promoting Professional Geekery is here.
OK you're speaking at a con about careers. You might be managing an entire track of career events. So what more can you do to encourage people attending your convention or conventions to try the route of the professional geek?
Why, by inviting other professionals – but not just to speak. Give them tables, give them their own area. Start a Pro Section at your con.
Last week I suggested that, to help promote professional geekiness and the fan-to-pro idea, that you speak at a convention and share your knowledge (or at least horror stories). OK, so far so good, maybe you're even doing that.
So let's take it farther and reach even more people.
I want you to go to a convention and inspire/run/create a career TRACK.
My experiences at Anime North and KinToki-Con 2011 are stil burning in my head, and I wanted to share a few interesting insights I had for progeeks and for conventions.