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WBENC Call for Speakers/Instructors
Thank you for your interest in being a speaker or instructor for WBENC. Please review the Call for Speakers/Instructors Guide prior to beginning your proposal. This form must be completed in its entirety for your consideration.

WBENC hosts numerous programs and events for corporate and government representatives, women-business owners, and business leaders from across the United States for education, networking, and development opportunities. Our mission is to fuel the success of women-owned businesses. That means providing targeted and innovative educational programming aimed at helping women entrepreneurs develop as leaders and arming them with the tools and resources they need to grow their businesses.

We strive to provide balanced programming that meets the variety of skill levels, interest levels, and perspectives of WBENC constituents, presented by quality speakers of the highest caliber who represent the diverse backgrounds and experience. Concerning honoraria, as WBENC utilizes educational conference sessions as a platform for innovation, ideas, and expertise we look for contributors who are willing to share their expertise without expectation of payment in the spirit of networking and recognition of invaluable contribution.

In order to provide balanced and relative programming, WBENC seeks speakers/instructors who can deliver content on ranging skill levels, interest areas, and perspectives. As such proof of performance is key to the selection of proposals and is required to make the proposal complete.
- Proof of Performance:
  - Accepted forms of proof of performance are: Video Recordings of the proposed speakers/instructors presenting a session to an audience and/or a summary of evaluations from a program the speakers/instructors previously presented.
* Note that preference is given to video recording evidence. Please do not send stacks of individual evaluations completed by the attendees.
- - Unaccepted forms of proof include: Letters of recommendation, phone numbers, marketing brochures, audio recordings, interviews, books or articles. These DO NOT qualify as proof of performance.
Speakers/Instructors Commitment:
- Content is original and/or the presenter is responsible for all trademark, copyright, and patent liabilities.
- Be available to present anytime during the timeframe of the event up until the time at which a schedule has been finalized in writing to the speakers/instructors.
- Attend all planning calls as needed.
- Work directly with staff and event organizers before the conference and must adhere to deadlines.
- Changes in content, format, audio/visual needs, room set-up, identity or number of presenters without prior approval of conference organizers is not permitted without the direct approval of the designated WBENC staff liaison.
- Presenters are responsible for all presentation materials and must submit them prior to the appointed deadline. All presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentations, videos, or any additional collateral must be high-quality.
- By submitting proposal all speakers/instructors grant permission to audio/video record the session for the purpose of selling or otherwise using the recording later; and agree that WBENC shall be the exclusive owner of such recording.
- Recognize that an event presentation is an opportunity to share information and is not a showcase for promotion of business, practice, service or product.
- Respect WBENC as a trusted partner and refrain from sharing any negative comments about the organization or the event.
- Be available for press interviews as requested and/or arranged by WBENC. (Please try to accommodate press for interviews and quotes. Please remember that members of the press may be attending your session.)

Speaker / Instructor Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Title/Role within Company*
Organization Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Website*
Relationship to WBENC*
WBE, Corporate Member, etc.
Have you presented at a WBENC event/program in the previous 3 years?*

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If so, please specify the event name, event year and description of your presentation.

Speaker / Instructor Proposal
Please select what speaking opportunity you are interested in.*

SpeakerInstructor
Session Objectives & Learning Outcomes:*
Session Delivery Outline:*
What prework, worksheets, or other supplemental materials will be included in your session?
Session Duration: *
Example: 30 minutes, 2.5 hours, 1 hour
Would you be interested in writing a WBENC Blog post on the topic?*

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Proof of Performance

WBENC seeks speakers/instructors who have demonstrated expertise and have experience delivering the content in a professional setting. Proof of performance is key to the selection of speakers/instructors and is required to make the proposal relevant and complete.

You must provide at lease ONE form of proof of performance via either an attachment or link in the fields provided below.

Accepted forms of proof of performance are: Video Recordings of the proposed speaker presenting a session to an audience and/or a summary of evaluations from a program the speaker previously presented. Note that preference is given to video recording evidence. Please do not send individual evaluations completed by the attendees.
Proof of Performance Documentation/Video

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Proof of Performance Documention/Video (LINK)

Acknowledgement & Acceptance Of Terms
Acknowledgement & Acceptance Of Terms

As the primary presenter for this proposed session, I have thoroughly read the submission guidelines, review process, and mutual commitments for speakers/instructors as outlined in the WBENC Call for Speakers/Instructors Guide.
- Upon selection, speakers/instructors will be required to sign the WBENC Speaker/Instructor Agreement and agree to all terms therein. Please read the agreement.
I agree to the terms outlined above.*

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