Summit Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in speaking at
Central Exchange's Midwest Leadership Summit!

Each year, our committee has the challenging task of narrowing down a list of interested speakers to a short list of presenters. Please answer the questions below to help us understand why you may be a good fit to present at the next Summit on April 22, 2025.

Our committee is currently in the process of gathering speaker interest forms for Breakout Speakers. We will follow up with you with more information if you are chosen for an interview.

Please note that we have filled our keynote speaker spots and we will be announcing the keynotes in December 2024.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to adjust presentation content to the leadership theme of the event. The 2025 theme is Cultivating Curiosity. Curiosity transforms ideas into action, challenges into achievements, and good leaders into great ones. This year’s theme encourages attendees to adopt a curious mindset that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
Must be able to present in person on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Overland Park Convention Center.

COMPENSATION:

Breakout Speakers: In-Kind Benefits Include
- Complimentary Table: Fill your table of 10 with clients or friends and give them the gift of renewal at the Midwest Leadership Summit.
- Marketing & Recognition: We know that promoting your business and work is important. You and your company will be promoted in the following ways:
  - Your company will be listed as a Copper Sponsor in all day-of event marketing materials.
  - Your company name will be associated with your name on the "Meet the Thought Leaders" page on the website.
- Promotion Opportunities: The Summit offers a great chance for you to visit with and meet new potential clients. To help further this effort, we will also provide:
  - A complimentary 10x10 vendor booth in the CX Marketplace to use as you wish throughout the day.
  - The opportunity for you to present (1) program to Central Exchange members May-December of 2025 if desired.

Are you interested in presenting as a keynote or a breakout speaker?*

Keynote SpeakerBreakout SpeakerPrefer Keynote speaker, but open to being a Breakout speaker.Other

Are you interested in presenting as a keynote or a breakout speaker?*

Keynote Speaker (Note, our keynote speakers have been filled and will be announced in December 2024)Breakout SpeakerPrefer Keynote speaker, but open to being a Breakout speaker.Other

Name*

First NameLast Name

Company/Organization Affiliation

Job Title

Email*

Cell Phone Number*

Your Agent's Name and Contact Information (if applicable)

Your Speaker Website*

If you do not have a speaker website, please add a link to a webpage that has your bio or speaks about your speaking/presentation experience.

In addition to your website, if available, please provide up to 4 links to your speaker reel, an individual video, or your personal YouTube page that contains any previous speaking presentations.

Video Link 1

Video Link 2

Video Link 3

Video Link 4

List previous speaking engagements with dates, topics and number of attendees.*

Any other information that shows your speaking experience?

Feel free to upload your resume or other information that shows your expertise and experience in what you will present. Multiple files can be attached if needed.

Optional: Provide a link to a short video telling us why you want to present at the Midwest Leadership Summit, and why we should choose you.

Why would you like to speak at the Summit?*

What are your top three topic(s) you would like to present at the Midwest Leadership Summit, how do these topics relate to the theme of the 2025 Summit, and why are you passionate about each?*

Have you ever presented these topics before? If so, tell us where and how often you presented them.*

How did you hear about the Midwest Leadership Summit?

What is the name of the person/company who referred you?

Anything else we should know?