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.