A very short, informal talk format lasting around ninety-nine seconds, used as a low-pressure entry point for people who haven't spoken publicly before. This short talk format started in the early days of the MoTaverse at TestBash (now MoTaCon) and has continued to live on at conferences, chapter and virtual events.
It has also expanded beyond the MoTaverse and inspired external communities to adopt the same approach.
So what? The short format removes much of the pressure associated with public speaking, making it an accessible first step that can build confidence and lead to further involvement, such as writing or longer talks.
Example: Someone giving a ninety-nine second talk at a conference as their very first public speaking experience, which later leads them to contribute further content and encourage others to get involved too.
It has also expanded beyond the MoTaverse and inspired external communities to adopt the same approach.
So what? The short format removes much of the pressure associated with public speaking, making it an accessible first step that can build confidence and lead to further involvement, such as writing or longer talks.
Example: Someone giving a ninety-nine second talk at a conference as their very first public speaking experience, which later leads them to contribute further content and encourage others to get involved too.
