Peer biography examples

Author bios, or speaker bios, can be used for a variety of purposes. They can be included as part of your application to present at a conference (check out our Call for Papers Template) or posted to an event website to introduce yourself as a presenter at the event.

Bios can also be helpful to have on your profile in the participant directory of the conference management tool used for the event, so that others to know what you’re working on.

For many, an author bio is their first introduction to their peers – sort of like a digital, written handshake. In the world of academic conferences, conference programmes and websites (see How to Plan Your Scientific Conference) will include a biography of every speaker.

An interesting, engaging bio can help encourage others to participate in the event, and impact the number of people who attend your presentation, so it’s important to take your time, do your research, and write