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Conference Session Abstract Pack Agent Skill

Use this skill when the user asks to create a conference session proposal, talk abstract, CFP submission, session title, description, learning objectives, takeaways, or speaker bio.

757 tokens
context cost
SKILL.md, read when the skill is used
3
files
plus reference files
0
copies elsewhere
how many repositories repackaged it
107 d ago
last touched
this folder, not the whole repository

Install

one command, takes just this skill from the repository
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/cat-agent-skills --skill conference-session-abstract-pack

What comes with it

1 470 bytes besides the instruction
metadata.json
references/cfp-quality-checklist.md

The instruction itself

8 sections, as written by the author

Conference Session Abstract Pack

Use this skill to turn a topic, idea, draft, or talk outline into a submission-ready conference session pack.

Evidence and positioning rules

  • Do not invent speaker credentials, awards, employers, clients, or events.
  • Use only the speaker bio information provided by the user or available in connected sources.
  • Tailor the submission to the named event, audience, track, format, and session length when supplied.
  • If the event constraints are unknown, produce a flexible draft and list assumptions.

Inputs to look for

  • Topic or rough idea.
  • Target event or community.
  • Audience level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, executive, maker, developer, architect, practitioner.
  • Format: session, workshop, lightning talk, panel, keynote, theatre session.
  • Desired tone: practical, provocative, technical, strategic, hands-on, story-led.
  • Speaker bio or credentials.
  • Character or word limits.

Workflow

  • Identify the central promise of the session.
  • Define the audience and why they should attend.
  • Create several title options with different emphasis.
  • Draft the main abstract in a clear, credible style.
  • Produce learning objectives or takeaways.
  • Add a short audience-fit note and optional speaker notes.
  • If constraints are missing, include a compact assumptions section.

Output format

# Conference session abstract pack

## Recommended title

[Title]

## Alternative titles

1. [Alternative]
2. [Alternative]
3. [Alternative]

## Abstract

[Submission-ready abstract]

## Audience

[Who this is for]

## Key takeaways

- [Takeaway]
- [Takeaway]
- [Takeaway]

## Why this session matters now

[Short positioning paragraph]

## Speaker bio

[Bio if source material is available, otherwise: "Speaker bio not supplied."]

## Optional short version

[Short abstract for tighter submission forms]

## Assumptions or gaps

- [Only include if needed]

Writing guidance

  • Make the title specific, not generic.
  • Show what the audience will be able to do or understand afterwards.
  • Avoid hype and empty trend language.
  • Use confident but evidence-led phrasing.
  • Keep the abstract readable aloud.

References

This skill includes supporting reference material. Read the relevant reference file when the task needs additional structure, rubric detail, examples, or checklist support.

  • references/cfp-quality-checklist.md - use this when additional structure, examples, or checks are useful for the task.

Quality checklist

Before responding, check:

  • The title is memorable and relevant.
  • The abstract has a clear promise.
  • The takeaways are practical and distinct.
  • No credentials or event details have been invented.
  • The pack can be pasted into a CFP form with minimal editing.

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How to use it

Copy the folder

Take microsoft/conference-session-abstract-pack from the repository into ~/.claude/skills for personal use, or into .claude/skills inside a project.

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