Keynotes &
talks.
Available for conferences, corporate events, and meetups worldwide. Get in touch to discuss.
info@trishagee.com
Next Step: Playtime!
Your mind is buzzing with fresh ideas — but when you return to work, will you fall back into old habits? This closing keynote explores how play can unlock your potential, turning conference inspiration into real impact through experimentation, pet projects, and fresh approaches.
View abstract & details →Beyond Inspiration: Turning Learning into Action
Learning doesn't stop when the conference ends — it's what you do next that matters. This opening keynote explores how to turn inspiration into action, tackle the real challenges of embedding a learning culture, and bring your team and leadership along for the ride.
View abstract & details →Career Advice for Programmers
Practical, honest advice for developers at any stage of their career. Covers everything from navigating workplace politics to staying technically relevant in a fast-moving industry.
View abstract & details →Becoming a Buzzword Compliant Developer
A guide to cutting through the noise of the technology landscape and figuring out what's actually worth your time and attention.
View abstract & details →Shiny New Tools Won't Fix Your Problem
Generative AI can help us produce code faster than ever before, but faster code generation does not automatically translate into faster or safer delivery. AI acts as an amplifier — teams with strong engineering fundamentals improve, while teams with weak practices feel those problems more acutely. This is not an anti-AI talk. It's a reminder that the hard parts of software didn't get easier, and that fundamentals determine whether AI makes us faster, or breaks us faster.
View abstract & details →A practical look at why test suites become slow and what you can do about it — without compromising your confidence in the code.
View abstract & details →These talks are proven and well-developed. They may need light refreshing depending on your event and audience — get in touch to discuss.
Reading Code Is Harder Than Writing It
Code Review Best Practices
Developer Relations: What, How and Why?
These talks are co-presented with other speakers — subject to their availability.
Trisha Gee is a Java Champion, author, and internationally recognised speaker with over two decades of experience in software development. Known for her expertise in Java, high-performance systems, and developer productivity, she has worked as a developer and leader in organisations ranging from startups to global enterprises.
Trisha is the co-author of Head First Java (3rd Edition) and Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEA, and is a regular contributor to developer communities through blogs, webinars, and international conferences.
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I speak at conferences, meetups, and corporate events worldwide. Get in touch to discuss availability, format, and whether one of my talks is a good fit for your audience.
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