Speakers Corner
Your launchpad to the industry stage
Blended Pledge exists to close one gap: the cost of getting to the stage. Speakers Corner puts that mission to work for you — a living hub of open speaking opportunities, pitch-ready resources, and a community that has your back from first submission to final bow.
Open calls for speakers
Updated regularly. Have an opportunity to add? Email hello@blendedpledge.org.
NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2026
Nashville, TN · October 21–23, 2026 · Submissions open
Priority topics: AI and agentic systems, warehouse automation, nearshoring, supply chain risk, digital twins, workforce transformation.
ISM World
Denver, CO · 2026 call closed — sign up for future alerts
ISM maintains an ongoing speaking-opportunities list for future events.
Don’t see your niche? Conference calendars shift fast — check back often, and tell us what you’re targeting so we can help you find the right room.
Get pitch-ready
Guidance adapted from Innovation Women, a Blended Pledge partner organization. Full guides downloadable below, used with permission.
Nail your proposal — the 5 T’s
Topic, Talk, Talker, Title, Takeaways. Play to your expertise, tie it to the event’s actual theme, and name exactly what the audience leaves with.
Find more calls than you think exist
Don’t limit your search to your home industry. Local Meetup and Eventbrite listings often have lighter competition than the big national conferences. Search “call for speakers” plus your topic and next year’s date.
Get booked, not just seen
Make sure LinkedIn and any speaker directories actually say “speaker.” A short video of you presenting helps organizers picture you on their stage.
Know your worth if asked to speak for free
It’s fair to simply ask “is there a speaker budget?” Decide in advance how many unpaid talks you’ll give a year, and ask whether travel can be covered even if the honorarium can’t.
Download the full guides
- How to Find Speaking Engagements (PDF)
- Your Speaking Proposal — the 5 T’s (PDF)
- Getting Booked: The Basics (PDF)
- 7 Questions to Ask Yourself (PDF)
- The 5 C’s of Public Speaking (PDF)
- What to Do When Asked to Speak for Free (PDF)
Courtesy of Innovation Women, used with permission.
Hear from speakers we’ve funded
“Being on that keynote stage sharing insights about Gen Z and the circularity movement — connecting with high-level executives face-to-face — did help me reach young employees finding their professional path.”
— Sofia Rivas Herrera, Industrial Engineer, Mexico · Grant Recipient
“Speaking at this conference made a large impact on my career in motorsports. I’ve often prayed I would have a voice someday.”
— McKenna Haase, Racecar Driver
“As a female in the industry, I am excited about the opportunity to share my thoughts and advice on hiring and recruiting.”
— Charlie Saffro, CEO, CS Recruiting · Grant Recipient
Already said yes? Let’s get you there.
If you’ve been accepted to speak and travel costs are the only thing standing between you and the stage, that’s exactly what Blended Pledge grants are for.
Join the community
Speakers Corner is stronger with more voices in it. Follow our work, tell us where you’re speaking next, and let’s keep building representation on industry stages together.