Find your dream speaking gig.
Check out all the new speaking gig opportunities that have hit my inbox. They come from many continents and industries, including niche ones, and one (or more) of them might be perfect for you.
Open Calls for Speakers
I update this list regularly as new speaking gig opportunities hit my inbox. Events with calls for speakers that remain open year-round, or with unspecified deadlines appear at the bottom of the list. Check back regularly for updates.
If you are an event organiser, you can send through your open call information using my Contact form.
“Demonstrate to organisers that you are a professional who can follow instructions by following their submission instructions precisely!”
Juanita Wheeler – CEO Full & Frank
Open Now | Deadlines in February
WATER | FINANCE
Water Finance Conference 2025
Organizers of the 2025 Water Finance Conference are looking for speakers for its 11th annual event to present on western U.S. water issues, rate setting, affordability, BIL funding and more.
Please submit a 200-word abstract to Water Finance & Management Managing Editor Andrew Farr at [email protected].
Apply by February 28, 2025.
WATER | FINANCE
93rd Textile Institute World Conference
A call for speakers is being issued for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC). The theme is Fibre to Future – Transforming Fashion and Textiles through Sustainability and Digitalisation. It aims to explore the significant changes reshaping the global fashion and textile industries through sustainability and digital innovation.
Submission abstracts should be submitted to: [email protected]
Apply by February 28, 2025.
FORESTRY | WOMEN
2025 Women in Forestry Virtual Summit
The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is now accepting proposals for speakers to join our fifth annual event, dedicated to advancing gender equity and diversity in the forest sector.
Join us for this dynamic digital event, where we’ll gather hundreds of forestry leaders and changemakers to share insights, inspire action, and explore the transformative potential of inclusion and innovation in our industry.
Applications open. No deadline specified.
BANKING | AUTOMATION
Bank Automation Summit 2025
Help us shape the narrative of the 2025 summit by sharing your speaker recommendations. If you are a visionary or know someone who is eager to inspire their industry peers, we invite you to submit your information and our team will reach out to you!
Applications open. No deadline specified.
PRINT | SIGN | GRAPHICS
PacPrint25
PacPrint is the most comprehensive and relevant B2B event serving the evolving needs of the print, sign and graphics industries in Australia, New Zealand and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Since 1970, PacPrint has been the leading event for business owners and key decision makers in the visual communications sector to keep up with trends, experience the latest innovations, and gather the information and inspiration they need to build business success.
Applications open. No deadline specified.
IDENTITY | CYBER SECURITY
Identity Week Europe
Identity Week Europe returns in June for its biggest and best event yet! Identity Week Europe is always on the lookout for the most innovative speakers who are transforming the identity industry.
If you have insights to share about the developments in secure documents, digital identity, decentralised identity, IAM, interoperability, KYC, IDM or any other groundbreaking innovations – we want to hear from you!
Applications open. No deadline specified.
IT | TECHNOLOGY
Pipeline 2025
Pipeline is a dynamic three-day event filled with insightful sessions, exciting activities, and valuable networking opportunities. Designed to foster relationships and alliances between Partners, Vendors and Distributors within the IT channel, the conference provides an ideal blend of learning, collaboration, and fun through interactive sessions and vibrant social events.
If you have something compelling to tell the Pipeline audience, and you are a technology partner (such as a consultant, integrator, MSP, or value added reseller), contact the editor here.
Applications open. No deadline specified.
ENERGY INSTITUTE
Pandell Leadership Series webinar
Thought leaders in upstream and midstream oil & gas, pipelines, renewable energy, and utilities, are invited to speak at a Pandell Leadership Series webinar.
They are seeking industry experts or innovators capable of delivering a live webinar presentation on a topic that may help energy audiences drive better operational efficiency, improve business results, or overcome challenges in their sector.
Applications open. No deadline specified.
DEMOLITION & DECOMMISSIONING
2025 World Demolition Summit (WDS)
The 2025 World Demolition Summit (WDS) is now accepting speaker proposals. This year’s conference will explore sustainability, quality, and legacy, focusing on cutting-edge projects, technical developments and innovations, and best practices shaping the future of demolition and decommissioning.
The organisers of the 2025 World Demolition Summit (WDS) have opened the call for speakers, inviting professionals from demolition, decommissioning, decontamination, recycling, and related industries to submit proposals for the event’s conference programme.
Interested speakers should submit a proposal outlining their presentation topic, key takeaways, and relevance to the industry to WDS Programme Organiser Leila Steed at [email protected].
Applications open. No deadline specified.
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Open Now | Deadlines in March
STEMM | NATURAL SCIENCES
Soapbox Science
Have you been waiting for that perfect opportunity to talk to people about your work? Soapbox Science needs YOU! We are looking for scientists in all areas of STEMM, from PhD students to Professors, and from entry-level researchers to entrepreneurs, to take part in this grassroots science outreach project.
Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform and our events transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate. Further, we explicitly engage women* as we want to promote their visibility in science. 2025 events are taking place in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA.
Apply by March 2, 2025.
RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE
In2Risk 2025
In2Risk 2025 is the premier risk management and insurance professionals’ gathering, consisting of three days of impactful discussions, innovative ideas, and industry-leading insights.
In2Risk consistently features some of the most insightful and accomplished speakers in the risk and insurance industry. The 2025 conference invites thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts to submit session proposals.
Apply by March 7, 2025.
MENTAL HEALTH | DIGITAL
eMHIC25
The eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) is the world’s leading think tank and global peak body for digital mental health. For the past ten years, the eMHIC Congress has been the trusted space for government officials, mental health commissioners, individuals with lived and living experience, innovators, researchers, frontline clinicians, and the global peak bodies committed to implementing effective digital mental health solutions within their jurisdictions.
The countdown to eMHIC25 has begun, and if you’re ready to take the stage, now is the time to act. This year, we’re opening submissions for eMHIC25 in Waves, to reward early participation while ensuring a focused and efficient process. Early submissions receive priority for preferred session tracks.
Wave 1: Apply by March 11, 2025.
Wave 2: Apply by April 8, 2025
Wave 3: Apply by May 14, 2025.
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP | WOMEN
Women Who Lead Summit 2025
After four years of hosting the popular Women Who Lead panel series, PSBJ produced its first half day summit with some of the region’s most sought after business leaders. Due to overwhelming amount of interest in this event, PSBJ is bringing it back another year and we’re looking for speakers
Whether it’s in business, academia, activism, or any other domain, Puget Sound Business Journal wants to hear the stories of women who are making a significant impact. This event draws over 400 business executives in the region.
Apply by March 15, 2025.
TEDx EVENT
TEDxChicago 2025
Submissions for Speakers for TEDxChicago 2025 (Fall @ Harris Theater) may be considered through until 31 March 2025. Speakers are selected April 2025. Submissions can be made throughout the year. TEDxChicago is always looking for great ideas worth spreading.The submission form is open for anyone, but speakers must reside in Chicago. You can submit for yourself or for someone else.
Apply by March 31, 2025.
“Turn every chance to speak into a purpose-led business-growing opportunity.”
Juanita Wheeler – CEO Full & Frank
Open Now | Deadlines in April
EXCESS SOILS | CONSTRUCTION
Excess Soils Symposium 2025
The Excess Soils Symposium, which is taking place on September 25th, 2025, is opening up opportunities for program content in the form of individual abstracts, session proposals, and panelist participation. The annual symposium provides a first-rate update on the business of excess soils and attracts policymakers and senior-level industry stakeholders.
Apply by April 4, 2025.
STARTUPS | SCALING
TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Founders, VCs, and startup experts — this is your moment!
Got scaling insights? Now’s your chance to share them with 1,200 founders, investors, and entrepreneurs at TechCrunch All Stage 2025.
Lead, educate, and make an impact! Play a crucial role in guiding startup leaders through the scaling process and strengthen your reputation as an industry expert.
Apply by April 18, 2025.
MARITIME INDUSTRY
International WorkBoat Show 2025
The International WorkBoat Show is more than just a conference—it’s a platform for collaboration, innovation, and growth in the commercial marine industry. Be a voice for thousands by presenting your expertise, insights, and innovative ideas to an engaged audience of maritime professionals
Apply by April 30, 2025.
MARITIME INDUSTRY
Pacific Marine Expo 2025
National Fisherman is seeking industry professionals to share their knowledge and drive conversations about the unique challenges facing regional fisheries and local communities. Your perspective can help highlight issues affecting local fisheries that may be overlooked at the federal level. Whether you’re a commercial fisherman, industry advocate, researcher, or business leader, your knowledge and experience can help shape the future of fisheries and maritime operations.
Apply by April 30, 2025.
“When applying for speaking gigs, never be cocky, presumptuous or high-maintenance.”
Juanita Wheeler – CEO Full & Frank
Open Now (in fact...) Open 365 Days a Year
TEDx EVENT
TEDxGreenhouse Road
If you’re here because you have a big idea or transformative message to deliver on our stage, you’re in the right place! All of the questions in this form are designed to be straightforward and easy to help you express your idea. Nothing is here to trick you so don’t worry. And don’t stress if things aren’t perfectly polished. The volunteer team just wants to read your proposals. Submissions are accepting on a rolling basis but we typically review 4-5 months before the event date. Good luck!
Open 365 Days.
HR, PEOPLE & CULTURE
AAPPR Annual Conference
Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment. Though the call for speakers closes in September for each Annual Conference, we continue to accept speaker applications throughout the year for other AAPPR events.
Open 365 Days.
MARKETING
American Marketing Association Washington DC
AMADC is looking for experienced speakers, leaders, and marketing professionals. Speakers are the heart of our community, and we have amazing opportunities for you through workshops, webinars, and events.
Open 365 Days.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
IP Watchdog Events
IPWatchdog.com focuses on the business, policy and substance of patents and other forms of intellectual property. IPWatchdog is recognized as the leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries.
Open 365 Days.
GAMING
Pocket Gamer Connects Conference series
Do you have knowledge to share? Would you like to take part in a growing and much-loved conference series? We’re always looking for new speakers and panellists to share their expertise and experience across the gaming and digital ecosystem.
Open 365 Days.
STAFFING | HR | CONTINGENT WORKFORCES
Staffing Industry Analysts Conferences
SIA’s award-winning global conferences bring the staffing and workforce solutions ecosystem together, keeping you connected to the ideas, practices, technologies, and people on the frontiers of contingent work.
Conferences including SIA Collaboration in the Gig Economy, SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit, SIA Executive Forum Europe & SIA Executive Forum North America.
Open 365 Days.
DIGITAL
Think Digital Events
A platform for exchanging ideas and sharing insight to enable digital transformation and engagement.
Conferences including Think Data for Government, Think Digital Identity and Cybersecurity for Government, Think Digital Government, Think Cybersecurity for Government.
Open 365 Days.
