Codemotion 2024 Milan: Rediscovering My Voice and Passion as a Speaker

A personal reflection on speaking at Codemotion 2024 Milan, a 2700-attendee tech conference. The author, a veteran speaker with 130+ sessions, describes a standing-room-only public speaking talk that resonated deeply with attendees, a technical Minimal API session on the final slot of day two, and the rewarding experience of mentoring two first-time speakers. The post also explores a growing sense that the author's passion for technical talks may be waning, and contemplates a shift toward mentoring, coaching, and speaking about personal growth instead.