A mixed solution seems more equitable - if there is a "rockstar programmer" invite them as a "Keynote" or some other more select engagement. Have only a small n

A mixed solution seems more equitable - if there is a "rockstar programmer" invite them as a "Keynote" or some other more select engagement. Have only a small number of these speakers, and hopefully their credentials speak for themselves. I only wish it was possible for smaller organizations to take advantage of blind review processes for speakers.