New Media Cruise Speaker Application

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We’re excited you’re considering applying to speak at the New Media Cruise as part of The GAME™: Creator Stage Experience (November 13-21, 2026).

Please review the following before submitting your application:

This is a live speaking opportunity aboard a luxury, all-inclusive cruise experience on the Celebrity Apex.

All selected speakers are required to purchase their cabin through New Media Cruise to attend the event

All speakers will receive professional video recordings of their talk and certified recognition of their participation

Selected speakers will be recognized as PAID International Speakers and will receive a Speaker Honorarium following the event: $100 for Ignite Talks and Panel Sessions, and $150 for Breakout Sessions.

Top-performing speakers will be elevated to AWARD-WINNING Paid International Speakers.

This opportunity is designed for those looking to step onto the stage, build their speaking résumé, and elevate their authority.

Speaking spots are limited and highly curated. If selected, you will have 72 hours to confirm your participation by securing your cabin, or your spot may be offered to another applicant.

If this opportunity aligns with you, continue below to apply.
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Full Name (required)* This field is required.BASIC INFORMATION
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Website* This field is required.BASIC INFORMATION
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Choose Your Speaking Experience

Select the format where you can deliver the most value.

Choose how you want to show up:

🔥 Ignite Talk (5 minutes)
Fast-paced and high-impact. Share one powerful idea that inspires and sticks.

🎯 Breakout Session (25 minutes)
A deeper teaching experience. Lead the room with actionable strategies, frameworks, or transformation-based content.

🧠 Panel Session (30 minutes)
Join a curated conversation with other experts. Share insights, perspectives, and real-world experience in a dynamic discussion format.
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Choose Your Speaking Experience* This field is required.You may apply for multiple speaking opportunities. Simply submit a new application for each.
Ignite Talk (5 minutes)
Breakout Session (25 minutes)
Panel Session (30 minutes)
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Ignite Talk Format

One idea. Five minutes. Make it count.

Ignite Talks are fast-paced, high-impact presentations designed to deliver one powerful idea in just 5 minutes.

You’ll present using a structured format:
• 20 slides
• 15 seconds per slide (auto-advance)
• 5 minutes total

No fluff. No wandering. Just you, your message, and the audience.

The best Ignite Talks are clear, focused, and leave the audience with something they’ll remember — and use.

If you can’t say it clearly in 5 minutes… it’s not ready yet.
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What is the title of your Ignite Talk?* This field is required.Make it clear, compelling, and benefit-driven. This title may be used in the event program and agenda.
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What is the ONE idea you will deliver in your Ignite Talk?* This field is required.Keep this focused and specific. Your Ignite Talk should center around a single, clear idea—not multiple topics. Think in terms of one insight, one shift, or one powerful takeaway the audience will remember. If your idea feels broad, it’s likely too big for this format.
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What outcome or shift will the audience experience from your talk?* This field is required.What will be different for the audience after your talk? Describe the change in how they think, act, or see something. The strongest talks create a clear shift—not just share information.
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Breakout Session

Lead the room. Deliver real value.

Breakout Sessions are designed for deeper teaching and meaningful audience engagement.

You’ll have approximately 25 minutes to deliver actionable insights, frameworks, or strategies that create real value.

These sessions may run alongside another session, meaning your audience will be more focused and intentional in choosing to attend.

The strongest breakout sessions are clear, structured, and leave participants with practical takeaways they can immediately apply.
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What is the title of your Breakout Session?* This field is required.Make it clear, compelling, and benefit-driven (not generic). This title may be used in the event program and agenda.
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What will you teach in your session?* This field is required.Give a clear overview of your session. What will you cover, and why does it matter? Focus on value and clarity — not your backstory.
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What are 3 key takeaways the audience will leave with?* This field is required.List three clear, practical takeaways. The best sessions leave the audience with insights they can immediately apply.
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Who is this session best suited for?* This field is required.Describe who would benefit most from your session (experience level, goals, or challenges).
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PANEL SESSION

Lead the conversation. Bring powerful perspectives together.

Panel Sessions are curated conversations featuring multiple experts sharing insights on a focused topic.

You may propose a panel topic and suggest additional experts you’d like to include. Suggested panelists will be required to secure their own cabin to participate.

Panel hosts who serve a community, audience, or client base are encouraged to invite others to apply.

This is a powerful way to create a shared experience, elevate your leadership, and bring aligned voices into the conversation. All applicants will be considered individually as part of the overall selection process.

Final panel selection and composition will be curated by our team, and we may combine or adjust panelists to create the strongest possible experience.

Strong panel proposals are centered around a clear theme, diverse perspectives, and meaningful conversation that delivers real value to the audience.
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What is the title of your proposed panel?* This field is required.Make it clear, compelling, and benefit-driven (not generic). This title may be used in the event program and agenda.
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What is the focus of this panel, and why does it matter?* This field is required.Describe the topic and the value of the conversation. What will the audience gain from this discussion?
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Who would you suggest as additional panelists?* This field is required.You may suggest up to 3–4 additional experts. Include names and contact information if available. All panelists must apply and will be considered individually as part of the selection process. If no suggestions come to mind, please type N/A.
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What role would you like to play on this panel?* This field is required.Let us know how you see yourself contributing to the conversation.
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What are 2–3 key insights or takeaways the audience will gain?* This field is required.Focus on the value of the discussion and what participants will walk away with.
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If your panel topic is not selected, would you be open to participating as a panelist on another panel?* This field is required.Panel sessions are curated to create the strongest possible experience. Indicating flexibility allows us to consider you for additional opportunities.
Yes, I’m open to being placed on another panelNo, I prefer to be considered for my panel only
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Please review and confirm the following before submitting your application.

Applications will be reviewed after the submission window closes, and selected speakers will be notified shortly thereafter.

If selected, your speaking spot is only confirmed once your cabin is secured through our official booking page:

👉 New Media Cruise

You will have 72 hours to secure your cabin and confirm your participation.

Reservations made directly with the cruise line or through other sources will not qualify for speaker participation.

You’re welcome to explore the experience and pricing in advance. Many applicants choose to secure their cabin early to guarantee their place on the cruise at the lowest possible rate.
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I understand that if selected, I am required to purchase my cabin to participate as a speaker and must do so within 72 hours to confirm my spot.* This field is required.
Yes, I understand
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I understand that selected speakers will be recognized as PAID International Speakers, with select speakers receiving additional award recognition.* This field is required.
Yes, I understand
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I agree to be recorded and understand that my session may be used for promotional and marketing purposes.* This field is required.
Yes, I agree
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I understand that speaking spots are limited and selection is competitive.* This field is required.
Yes, I understand
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