Call for Speakers: How to Submit a Successful Proposal

Submission Deadline is June 30, 2027.
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis; response time does not reflect quality.

Do’s

• Share your session proposal and include up to four speakers.
• Include speakers with demonstrated expertise in the topic.
• Prioritize substantive, non-promotional content.
• Encourage interactive session formats.
• Deliver a substantive session for an experienced audience.
• Reflect diverse perspectives (legal, technical, academic, and government).

Don’ts

• Don’t propose a topic without relevant subject-matter expertise.
• Don’t submit after the deadline.
• Don’t propose only speakers from a single organization.
• Don’t plan a sales pitch.
• Don’t submit more than two proposals.