2026 Global Taste & Smell Summit — Designing the Feel · Speaker Application
Share your background, talk idea, and preferred September availability for consideration (deadline: Aug 15, 2026).
Page 1 — About you
Full name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Location (city and country)
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Role / title
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Organization
Page 2 — Your idea
Talk working title
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Core idea in 2–3 sentences
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Primary theme
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The future of taste, smell & multisensory design
AI, perception & synthetic experiences
Designing emotion, memory & belonging
Neurodiversity & sensory inclusion
Food, culture & the future of eating
Smellscapes, soundscapes & immersive environments
Health, wellness & sensory medicine
The science of pleasure, comfort & desire
Human performance & sensory optimization
Designing life beyond Earth
Flavor, fragrance & consumer experience
Invisible systems shaping behavior
Something else
Page 3 — Why it matters
Why does this idea matter right now?
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What is the single thing the audience will walk away with?
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Page 4 — Your expertise
Background with this subject
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Past speaking or presenting experience
Page 5 — Sensory experience & advocacy
Have you personally experienced a change, loss, or distortion in taste or smell?
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Do you know someone who has experienced a change, loss, or distortion in taste or smell?
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How has this shaped your interest in sensory health?
Page 6 — Links & media
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Past talk or video link
Page 7 — Headshot & short bio
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Page 8 — Format & scheduling
Presentation format
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Community Speaker — 15 minutes
Featured Presentation — 60–90 minutes
Industry Spotlight — 60–90 minutes, media-backed
Preferred date/time option 1 (September)
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Preferred date/time option 2
Preferred date/time option 3
Time zone
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Accessibility needs or accommodations
Page 9 — Speaker contribution & next steps
WTSA is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Selected presenters make a modest contribution by format: Community Speaker (WTSA Members), 15 min — $150; Featured Presentation, 60–90 min — $300; Industry Spotlight, 60–90 min, media-backed — $500.
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