Summit Speaker Application

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

Each year, the Summit brings together hundreds of leaders from across the region for a day of inspiration, connection, and development.

We are currently seeking breakout speakers to share fresh perspectives, real-world expertise, and meaningful takeaways with our attendees. Our committee will review all applications carefully to select a small group of presenters for the 2026 Summit, taking place on April 21, 2026.

Please submit your application by October 31, 2025. Our team will contact you if you are selected for further consideration. Please note that keynote speakers for 2026 have already been chosen.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to align presentation content with the event’s leadership theme. This year’s theme is Choose Courage, which calls leaders to step forward with bravery in the face of uncertainty, make bold decisions that shape the future, and inspire others through authenticity and resilience.
Must be available to present once in the morning and once in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center. One of these sessions will be a hybrid session with our virtual audience.

BREAKOUT SPEAKER COMPENSATION:

Choice of compensation: $1,000 stipend or a complimentary table of 10 seats to fill with clients or guests.
Marketing & Recognition:

Your name and company featured on the Summit website’s Meet the Thought Leaders web page.
At least one dedicated email and social media post marketing your session.
Inclusion in the printed workbook, which also includes the full event agenda distributed to all attendees.
Recognition on event signage.
Post-event visibility with session recordings shared with attendees and session photos on CX’s platforms

Promotion Opportunities:
- Complimentary vendor booth in the CX Marketplace to connect with attendees throughout the day
- Opportunity to present one additional program to Central Exchange members between May–December 2026

Questions? Email kerry@centralexchange.org.

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

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

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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 that goes along with the theme, 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? (check all that apply)

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

Anything else we should know?