Call for speakers & sessions

Propose a speaker or session

Publishing Signal welcomes self-proposals, nominations, and topic suggestions from operators, publishing leaders, and the people doing the work. Proposals are reviewed and curated by the Publishing Signal team.

Preparing to accept proposals for the September 2026 Summit

Submissions opening shortly

Speaker and session submissions will open shortly.

Use this page to understand the proposal types, selection criteria, and what makes a strong submission. When the form opens, you'll be ready to send yours in.

What we accept

· Self-proposals — you'd like to speak
· Nominations of another speaker
· Topic suggestions without a confirmed speaker
· Talks, interviews, panels, roundtables, case studies

What makes a strong proposal

· A specific, real audience takeaway
· Evidence, examples, or clear operator experience
· Practical publishing relevance over generic trends
· No promotional pitches disguised as education

Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Strong proposals may be considered for the current Summit, a future edition, or another Publishing Signal format.