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2026 VIB Event Speaker Application (In-Person)

VIB Network National Conference Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as a keynote speaker, presenter, or panelist at the 10th Annual Veterans In Business Network National Conference.
We invite you to submit an application for consideration. By applying, you agree to be contacted should we need additional information.
This year’s conference will take place November 2–3 in Palm Springs, CA, and we anticipate 600+ attendees for this dynamic two-day event.
We are seeking subject-matter experts who can deliver valuable, educational, and actionable insights to support the growth and success of the Veteran business community. While we welcome innovative ideas, areas of interest include:

Business Seminar Topics:
Business Growth, Sales & Strategic Networking
Business Financing & Banking
Marketing & Social Media
Government Contracting
Business Law & Contracts
Technology & Cybersecurity
Set-Asides & Teaming Strategies
AI for Business

Important Guidelines:
* Please do not send speaker topics or bios directly to VIB CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner; submissions sent this way will not be reviewed.
* All presentations must be educational and informative—not a sales pitch for your company, products, or services.

Speaker Benefits:
While speaking engagements are unpaid, selected speakers will receive:
* One (1) all-access conference registration (one- or two-day, depending on participation)
* Recognition and promotion as a featured speaker and subject-matter expert

We appreciate your interest in contributing to one of the most interactive and impactful gatherings for the Veteran business community and look forward to reviewing your submission.

Speaker application available from March 15 - May 31, 2026
1.What type of speaker are you interested in?(Required.)
2.Speaker Contact Information:(Required.)
3.Business Website(Required.)
4.Have you ever attended the VIB Network event?(Required.)
5.Are you a Veteran Owned Business?(Required.)
6.Have you ever been a speaker during a VIB event?
7.Have you ever spoken at a National Conference before?(Required.)
8.Please tell us about you. Short Bio (200 words or less)(Required.)
9.Briefly share your speaker or panel topic idea (100 words or less - one topic per submission).(Required.)
10.Have you presented this topic at another conference? If so, which one(s).
11.How will this information help established veteran businesses grow? (200 words or less)(Required.)
12.Are you willing to share your presentation deck with our attendees?(Required.)
13.If accepted as a future VIB Network National Conference speaker, I agree to, video and photos taken during my presentation to be used by the VIB Network for marketing purposes. I will use the assigned VIB Network template deck to host my PowerPoint. My presentation slides for the VIB National Conference will be submitted via instructions from the speaker liaison by [TBD]

The VIB Network will provide one complimentary full-event registration as a National Conference speaker. Travel and lodging are the responsibility of the speaker.(Required.)
Thank you again for your interest in sharing your knowledge with the Veteran business community. 

Email questions to VIB Operations & Program Director Sydney Santiago at sydney@vibnetwork.org. Please do not email speaker topics or bios directly to Sydney.