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But in the end, yes: Anna Boyko, one of the 3 confirmed women speakers at DevTernity doesn't exist. She was knowingly invented by the organisers (the conference has no call for papers).
Natalie Stadler, "Software Craftswoman at Coinbase," a featured speaker at DevTernity in 2021 and 2022: does not exist.
For 3 years, DevTernity listed fake women speakers: some obviously fake and one never showing up to talk. But why?
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