Writing a Good Speaker Bio

What attendees actually want to read.

2 min readUpdated May 27, 2026

The shape

Three sentences. Who they are (role + company), what they're known for (the credential that earns the stage), and why they're at this event (the angle of their talk).

What to cut

  • A full job history
  • Lists of every award
  • Hobby disclaimers ("when not coding, you'll find them…")
Tip
Aim for 50–80 words. Cut anything you'd skim past as a reader.
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