RISE Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in speaking at RISE 27! Please complete the form below.

Submissions are reviewed by the RISE Committee, and you'll be notified of your application status via email.

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St. Louis, MO 63134 • April 8 & 9, 2027

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Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Associated Company (Primary) *

Job Title / Role *

Website / LinkedIn URL

Speaker Background

Tell us about yourself and your area of expertise. *

(150–300 words)

Have you spoken at an H7 Network or RISE event before? If yes, which one(s) and when? *

List any relevant speaking experience. *

(conferences, podcasts, webinars, panels)

Do you have video or audio of a past speaking engagement we could review? *

(Links)

Session Proposal

Proposed Session Title *

Session Format *

Stage Speaker (limited to 4 slots)

Champion Activation Table Speaker/Leader (limited to 20 slots)

Session Description / Abstract *

(What will attendees learn? 150–300 words)

Key Takeaways *

(2-3 most important things you want attendees to think, decide, or do because of your presentation)

Target Audience *

(e.g., business owners, sales professionals, marketers, founders)

Session Length

Table Speaker: 45 minutes total (including Free-Write)

Stage Speaker: 50 minutes total (including Free-Write)

Please plan your content and Free-Write prompt to fit within your format's total time.

Do you require any special AV, staging, or technical equipment? If so, please describe. *

Will this session involve audience participation, live demos, or interactive elements? *

Are you available for the full event dates? (April 8th & 9th, 2027)

Yes, fully available

Partially available (please specify)

Presentation slides or materials deadline acknowledgment

I understand final materials are due [15 days] before the event

Agreement

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee a speaking slot, and that all sessions are subject to review and approval by the RISE Committee. *

I agree

I grant H7 Network / RISE 27 permission to record, photograph, and use my likeness and session content for promotional purposes *

I agree

Date Filled *

Signature *

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