Call for Session Proposals and Speakers
Join us in shaping the future of face-to-face marketing. Submit your session proposal for EXHIBITORLIVE 2026, taking place March 29 – April 2, the premier event for trade show and corporate event marketing professionals.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, July 11, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, October 3, 2025Join us for Crafting a Winning EXHIBITORLIVE Session Proposal: Strategies for Success webinar on Tuesday, July 1 at 12 pm Central - click here for more info and to register. The recording will be shared if you are unable to attend the live webinar.
Why Speak?
Have insights that could spark real change? Speaking at EXHIBITORLIVE is your chance to share your expertise, grow your network, and help shape the future of our industry. Click here to view complete speaker benefits.
Who Attends?
Our attendees are trade show and corporate event marketing professionals seeking the latest strategies, tools, and innovations. They come to learn, connect, and be inspired.Click here for more info on attendees.
Session Formats
New for 2026, we’ve expanded our session formats to include more interactive, high-impact experiences—ranging from Fast Skills & Quick Wins, Step & Share: Conversations in Motion, Game On: Compete & Learn, to Inside Look: Field Experience. We welcome proposals that embrace these fresh formats and inspire active participant engagement. Check out a complete list here.Session Topics We’re Looking For
We’re looking for engaging, real-world sessions on the latest trends, tools, and techniques across the following areas. Not seeing your specialty listed? We welcome unique, relevant session ideas that offer strong value to our attendees. All sessions should include actionable takeaways and preferably an interactive format.Are you passionate about using data to prove and improve value? Submit a session that helps attendees measure, analyze, and act on event performance. Example topics: measuring success (ROI/ROO/ROX); data collection and analytic tools; crafting KPIs; data storytelling; use of AI; and trends.
Have proven methods for keeping events on time and on budget? Share tools, case studies, or frameworks for better logistics, budgeting, or vendor coordination. Example topics: rising costs; budget constraints; selecting trade shows; ordering show services; crafting RFPs; project management tools; booth staff training; use of AI; and trends.
How are you driving booth traffic and conversions? Share creative campaigns, emerging marketing tools, or lead gen strategies that deliver results. Example topics: attracting attendees; B2B/B2C tactics; lead capture; sales and marketing alignment; influencer strategies; storytelling; use of AI; and trends.
Lead teams, manage change, and align with the C-suite. Example topics: problem solving tools; dealing with conflict; team development; vendor management; gaining leadership buy-in; and use of AI.
Offer practical guidance for navigating global exhibiting. Example topics: going global; country and region-specific insights; use of AI; and logistics abroad.
Bridge creativity with execution. Ideal sessions include visuals, demos, and hands-on formats. Example topics: exhibit design; engagement and activations; small booth strategies; sustainability; technology tools; generational factors; use of AI; and industry trends.
Support professional growth and well-being. Propose sessions focused on self-leadership, career transitions, or resilience. Example topics: career advancement; pursuit of new opportunities; wellness; negotiation strategies; use of AI; and CTSM program.
What Makes a Strong Proposal?
We prioritize sessions that are:Click here for the full list of proposal questions and requirements.
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