Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
Kithara: a speaker directory for grassroots tech events
Kithara helps local tech-event organizers find speakers by topic, format, language, location, availability, and travel preferences.
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- Meetup organizers and volunteer tech speakers
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- Profiles surface travel radius, notice period, reimbursement, and honorarium expectations before organizers reach out.
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The homepage lays out distinct flows for speakers and organizers. Speaker profiles can include topics, formats, languages, availability, travel preferences, and import options from GitHub or Sessionize. For organizers, the described workflow filters candidates, sends a structured request, tracks outreach, and records whether an event happened; the site says first contact keeps email addresses private until speakers opt to share them.
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