[softwaredoug]

Yeah, I usually choose whatever venue makes sense for my level of commitment.

Meetups are pretty informal and usually eager for talks & speakers. There's not a high bar.

Conferences (depending on the conference) feel a bit like a bigger deal, and I'll commit to them if I feel I can have a bit more polish.

Some conferences/meetups also have shorter time slots if you don't want to commit to the classic 45 minute talk.