Call for Speakers 2026

Your Voice. Your Story. Your Take on the Art of Connection. Apply to Speak.

Do you Inspire? Engage? Connect?

If so, we want You.

This is your Call for Speakers for both Impact! 26 and Speaking Business Summit 26. 

This year’s theme is The Art of Connection, and we’re looking for inspiring speakers like you to take to the stage and bring this idea to life — with energy, empathy, and expertise.

Whether your strength lies in connecting with clients, captivating audiences, or building community, we want to hear how you embody The Art of Connection and how your insights can help our members Speak More and Speak Better.

When and Where

We are looking for speakers for our two summits – the one day Impact! 26 in the Spring and Speaking Business Summit 26 in October. Here are more details….

Impact! 2026

Saturday, 18 April 2026
Our one-day spring conference is designed to inspire action and create instant takeaways that help professional speakers grow their business and deepen their impact.
Venue details will be announced at the PSA London event on 10 January and shared by email the same day.

The Speaking Business Summit 2026

16–17 October 2026 | The Oxford Belfry & Spa
Two days of inspiration, learning, and connection for speakers, trainers, and coaches. Join us for a powerful gathering where ideas become actions — and connections become collaborations.

Why You?

If you can help our community:

  • Build stronger, more trusting relationships with clients

  • Connect more deeply with audiences

  • Foster collaboration and growth within the speaking industry

…then this is your platform to shine.

We’re looking for:

  • Keynote Speakers – to inspire and ignite connection

  • Workshop Leaders – to deliver hands-on, practical learning

  • Panel Experts – to share wisdom, spark discussion, and challenge ideas

  • MCs and Hosts – to bring warmth, energy, and connection to the stage

If you’ve mastered The Art of Connection, we want you on our stage.

How to Apply

Complete the form below to submit your speaker proposal.
You can apply to speak at Impact! 2026, The Speaking Business Summit 2026, or both.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, 1st December 2025 at 11.59pm.

Please note: All applicants must be a Professional Member or Fellow at the time of application.

Let’s Make Connection the Star

This is more than a speaking opportunity — it’s your chance to help shape the PSA’s most connected year yet. Bring your stories, your lessons, and your heart to the stage, and together we’ll make 2026 the Year of Connection.

Are you in?
We can’t wait to receive your submission.

All the best,
Alastair Greener
Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland President 2025-2026

Conferences Call for Speakers

  • This is just your name. If you are presenting with other people, each presenter needs to complete this form independently.
  • What level of PSA membership do you hold?
  • Used in event promotion activity
  • Tip: demonstrate the value of what you will share to your audience of speakers
  • A few lines to introduce your talk; about 50-100 words should do
  • Aim for around 3 specific takeaways that will get our audience curious and excited
  • A few lines to introduce your talk; about 50-100 words should do
  • A few lines to introduce your talk; about 50-100 words should do
  • A few lines to introduce your talk; about 50-100 words should do
  • What level(s) of PSA membership is this session most applicable to? Tick all that apply.
  • If you wish to participate in more than one session, please complete this form separately for each session. (We appreciate this takes a little more time, but with so many possibilities it makes a single form much too complicated).
  • Please select the session length that best fits your content. The final duration may be adjusted based on the conference schedule.
  • Indicate how you plan to deliver your session — for example, a lecture, interactive discussion, panel, case study, or live demo.
  • Please provide details (session name, session type, location, date) of three recent speaking engagements.
  • Please provide the URL of a video showing you speaking (e.g. YouTube). A video of you delivering this proposed session would be best, if available.
  • Please provide contact details (name, email and telephone number) of two people who have seen you speak. By providing their details here you confirm you have their permission to share their details with the PSA, and for the PSA to contact them about this application.
  • Around 100 words
  • Around 100 words
  • Please upload a recent photograph of you in JPEG format. This will be used in the event promotion and won't be subject to change.
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • A flip chart and projector are provided for keynote and workshop sessions. Please advise if you require any additional equipment.

  • Guidelines and confirmations

    Our meetings have four aims:

    • To demonstrate the very highest standards of speaking
    • To help members develop their professional speaking careers so they can speak more and speak better
    • To provide both speakers and delegates with the opportunity to make new and potentially life-changing contacts with like-minded people
    • To interest, entertain and give value

    It is our intention that our meetings always aspire to the very highest standards and we would therefore ask you to follow these guidelines:

    • Rehearse, dress and perform as you would for your largest and most prestigious audience
    • Please commit to the event in the same way – we take your acceptance of our offer to speak as a firm booking on both sides
    • As a professional speaker, we expect you to keep precisely to the time given
    • Please let us have a compelling title, overview for your speech/workshop and bio
      and the introduction you would like the MC to use, at least 6 weeks before the event
    • The selling and promotion of your programmes or products during your talk is not permitted. There may be merchandise tables available at our events and we will let you know about these nearer the time.

    In completing this form, you confirm that:

    • The talk/workshop you give at the PSA event (Impact! or Speaking Business Summit) is your own original material
    • You own the copyright in all materials you use or you have copyright clearance or relevant rights to use such materials
    • If you are going to use music, video or other content please make sure you have the relevant broadcast rights or licences in place (most hotels, conference venues and educational establishments are covered)
    • Any references to studies, data or quotes will have been thoroughly researched and verified and will be verbally stated or annotated on the relevant slides in your presentation.
    • In the event you are unable to make the agreed dates and times for your talk / workshop you will notify PSA head office as soon as possible in advance and help provide a replacement speaker if possible
    • You agree that the PSA may photograph or record your talk and use the images, audio or video in promotional materials, such as on social networking groups. If you do not wish your talk recorded or shared you will let the organisers know well in advance of the event.
    • You understand that the PSA will process your information in accordance with its Privacy Notice, and may share this information with providers of venue and event services, for the purposes of:
      • determining suitability to speak at an event
      • publicising your talk
      • administering the event

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