Nurture your network
The opportunity for you to build and nurture your network with the Workhuman community and be first-in-line for additional partnership opportunities with Workhuman.
Become a Speaker
From the mainstage at Workhuman Live to leadership forums and more, we bring fresh voices, new ideas, and humanity to the workplace.
Explore speaking opportunities
Workhuman Live
Workhuman Forum
Workhuman Webinars
What you need to know
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A high-quality speaking proposal must be submitted by the submission deadline. Don’t wait until the deadline to submit. Avoid the rush and stand out from the crowd.
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A link to a video sample is required as part of the proposal. If you don’t have a video of a past speaking engagement, please record one for your application. An application without a video sample will not be considered.
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Accepted speakers must be available to attend the entire in-person or virtual event.
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Session evaluations from previous Workhuman events will be considered if applicable.
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Due to the large number of submissions and limited slots, even submissions that meet all criteria may not be selected. However, welcome everyone into the wider Workhuman community!
Committed to a diversity of gender, ethnicity, races, nationalities, and ideas.
Workhuman has pledged 50/50 gender parity for our speaker lineups and is passionate about welcoming diverse voices to every event.
If you’re selected as a speaker, here’s what you’ll experience
Hotel & Accommodations
Workhuman will cover your registration and hotel accommodations for in-person events.
Professional Support
One-on-one support from our Workhuman Speakers Bureau for both seasoned and up-and-coming subject matter experts and speaking professionals.
If you want to talk, we want to listen
We invite you to submit a thought-provoking, informative session to join the ranks of seasoned speakers who are passionate about sharing their expertise and primary research in HR, leadership, and building a human-centered workplace. We search year-round for humans who are willing to partner with Workhuman to deliver the best possible content experience and relevance for our audience.
To put it simply, Workhuman speakers are bold, visionary, and authentic.
Key topic areas
Well-being in the workplace
Nurturing human potential, one moment of care at a time.
Social Recognition
Celebrating achievements that matter, connecting people through genuine appreciation.
Diversity, inclusion, & belonging
Every voice heard, every perspective valued, every individual empowered.
Performance Management
Transforming feedback into growth, turning potential into performance.
The future of work
Designing human-centered workplaces where innovation and humanity intersect.
Employee-centric culture
People first: Creating environments where employees thrive, not just survive.
Strong speaker submissions feature:
Tangible Impact
A clear outline of the tangible impact your talk has on attendees and their teams
Actionable Takeaways
Practical strategies the audience can implement immediately, turning inspiration into action.
Ideal Audience
Precision-targeted content crafted for maximum relevance and resonance.
Engaging Delivery
An electrifying experience that educates, entertains, and energizes.
Apply to speak in a webinar
To apply for Workhuman Live or Workhuman Forum, click here.
FAQs
The online call for speakers will remain open throughout the year. Applicants will be considered for all speaking opportunities that they express an interest in as part of their submission.
Current submission deadlines:
Workhuman Live Nashville: December 31, 2026
Workhuman Forum London: February 5, 2027
Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that your proposal will be reviewed and considered for events if the submission deadline has passed.