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@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ You can find conferences on websites such as [**PaperCall**](https://papercall.i
Most of the time, you can submit a proposal to multiple conferences, or you can submit multiple proposals to the same conference. If you do either, you increase your chance of being accepted. You should pay attention to what the conference organizers are looking for in submittals and edit your submittal to match.
Many conferences do an initial blind review, meaning that your identity is not revealed to the reviewers. When submitting to a conference with that practice, do not include any identifiable information in your submittal. Sometimes conferences will ask whether or not you are a first-time speaker, because they want to see new people at the podium.
Many conferences do an initial blind review, meaning that your identity is not revealed to the reviewers. When submitting to a conference with that practice, do not include any identifiable information in your submittal. Sometimes conferences will ask whether you are a first-time speaker, because they want to see new people at the podium.
It is not uncommon for a conference to have an acceptance rate of around 20%. Do not be discouraged if you don't get accepted the first time you submit a proposal. You can edit it and submit it to another conference.
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You may be nervous (that's okay!) but try to enjoy the other talks and events that the conference has to offer.
Give yourself plenty of time to be at your speaking location beforehand and bring a friend to see your talk if possible. Be aware that many conferences now record talks and prepare for this ahead of time. Take several deep breaths before you go on and try to have a nice time. If people can see that you are happy to be there, they will most likely be happy to hear what you have to say.
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