nominate a speaker
Would you like to suggest a speaker for the Festival? We welcome suggestions for speakers for a number of different formats, including keynotes, fireside chats or as an expert speaker on a panel.
What we’re looking for:
Visionary thought leaders, experts in their field, underrepresented voices, inspiring creatives, international figures we can learn from.
Keep reading for details, and submit your speaker suggestions via the link below!
A text-only version of this information is available to download here.
FAQs
I’m a PR/Agent, can I submit my client?
Yes, but please make this clear in the form and also check the box that confirms that you have access to this speaker
Can I suggest speakers for the MacTaggart or Alternative MacTaggart?
Absolutely! Fire away.
Do I need to have a specific session in mind?
No, you are free to suggest a speaker that we can assign to an appropriate session.
If you do wish to submit a session idea you can find details on how to do so here.
Will I get a response to my suggestion?
We anticipate a high number of speaker suggestions, so we may not be able to respond to them all, but if you are pitching a client or someone you have access to, rather than just someone you’d like to see as an audience member, then we will respond.
Do I need to have a clear sense of what format the speaker would be best for?
No, this is something that can – and probably will – be determined by wider editorial considerations.
Can I suggest myself as a speaker?
Of course you can!