There
are two steps to apply to speak.
First,
send an email to speakers@ihollywoodforum.com,
(310) 566-7745.
Include
the speaker title, bio, photo and proposed abstract or topics.
When possible, review the agenda on our website and suggest
three sessions that would be appropriate. We also
give priority to technology vendors that can bring in their
clients or partners for case studies, so let us know if
you have any clients you can contact as well.
Next,
also use
our Speaker
Submission Form so we will have your entry on file for
all future events. This way you don't have to submit for
each separate event, and we review the form when booking
spekaers for new events. The initial
deadline is two months before each event but we select speakers
on an ongoing basis until all spots are filled.
There is no charge for speaking and we
do not require sponsorship. However, we get hundreds of submissions
for each event and have room for only 10-percent of submissions.
We select dynamic, knowledgeable speakers based on expertise,
company affiliation, speaking experience, and relevance of
proposed topics. Speakers are expected to use their platform
to discuss the topic at hand, not make a sales pitch for their
company, products or services. We consider all stages including
Fortune 500 companies, middle stage companies and emerging
startups with innovative technologies.
Criterion we consider include company history and reputation;
job title; speaking experience; degree of clients and customers;
press and analyst reviews; investment status; innovative products,
services or applications.
We welcome submissions of topics as well as speakers for these
categories:
• Keynote: Nationally recognized executives
or leaders for keynote presentations to general sessions
• Breakout Speaker: Speakers before select breakout
sessions
• Case Study: Presentation of two or more partners
showing strategies for solving a problem and outcome
• Panelist: Panelists for breakout
sessions led by a moderator
• Moderator: Journalists, analysts,
business consultants, executives to moderate breakout sessions.
• Product Demonstration: Paid exhibitor
or sponsor makes demonstrations to the audience.
We do not require speakers to pay a fee to sponsor in order
to speak. For most events speakers receive a full comp ticket
to attend (except for co-located summits at trade shows.)
However, if you were not selected and want to secure a definite
speaking spot, we offer sponsored product demonstrations which
includes making product demonstrations to the audience, speaking
spot on panel, case study, and exhibiting in the product showcase.
You can view details in the sponsorship section. Please see
our sponsorship page for information about paid opportunities.
You may follow up with an email with more explanation after
you have submitted on the form or call us.
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