Beneath the Surface Women’s Summit 2026 Speaker Application
Chatt State Health Sciences Building Chattanooga, Tennessee
Thank you for your interest in speaking at the 3rd Annual Beneath the Surface Women’s Summit (September 26, 2026). This year’s theme will center around BURNOUT and its impact, root causes, and the path to healing and restoration. We ask that your topic align with this theme in a meaningful way, supporting women in moving from exhaustion to empowerment. Speakers will be selected based on topic alignment and how each session fits into the overall flow of the event. We’re happy to collaborate with you as you refine your topic. Please note that speakers will participate through a Speaker Sponsorship opportunity rather than a paid engagement. Each speaker will receive a package designed to support visibility, connection, and growth through promotion, audience exposure, and networking. We’re grateful for your interest in being part of this impactful experience.
Submission deadline: June 1, 2026
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Organization/Business Name
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Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Website and Social Media Links
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Short Bio (150–200 words)
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Have you spoken at events before?
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Yes
No
If yes, list 2–3 recent events you’ve spoken at.
Optional - Please provide 1–2 testimonials or references from past audiences or organizers.
Session Proposal
This year, the theme of our summit is going to be Burnout. Are you able to tailor your speech to burnout?
Session Title
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Session Type
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Keynote
Breakout Session
Guided Practice (meditation, movement)
Panel Participation
Preferred Session Length
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What size audience do you prefer for this session?
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Who is this session best for? (You may choose more than one.)
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Women 18-30
Women 30–45
Women 45–65
Entrepreneurs
Women navigating burnout
Leaders & aspiring leaders
Women in transition (career, perimenopause, identity shift)
General audience
Describe the session you’d like to offer. What will women DO, FEEL, and LEARN about BURNOUT?
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How does this session connect to Beneath the Surface's mission and the theme of BURNOUT?
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What does “Beneath the Surface” mean to you personally, and why do you feel called to speak at this event?
What transformation do you want women to experience because of your session?
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Optional - Provide a link to a 5–10 Minute Speaking Sample (YouTube/Vimeo/Drive link)
Technical & Logistical Details
AV / Equipment Needs (Select all that apply.)
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Projector
Laptop connection (HDMI/USB-C)
Microphone (handheld)
Microphone (lapel)
Speakers for audio
Music playback
No AV needed
Other
Accessibility Needs or Accommodations
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Final Details & Consent
Are you available on the Summit date (September 26, 2026) from 10:00AM - 5:00PM?
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Yes
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Anything else we should know?
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“I confirm that the information I’ve shared is accurate. If selected, I agree to submit all required materials by the deadlines provided and collaborate professionally with the Beneath the Surface team.”
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Yes, I confirm.
Signature
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