Skip to content

2027 Top of the Table Annual Meeting: Member Speaker Proposal Form

2027 Top of the Table Annual Meeting: Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals
The Top of the Table Annual Meeting is seeking proposals from Top of the Table members to be featured at the 2027 Top of the Table Annual Meeting in Indian Wells California, USA September 22-25, 2027.
Proposals are being accepted for both the Main Platform and in Afternoon Sessions.

TOT Speaks - Short, 3-5 minute, fast-paced presentation by TOT member speakers on the Main Platform Stage--sharing innovative and creative business concepts.

Afternoon Sessions - longer-format (45 minutes) breakout sessions, featuring panels, workshops, deeper dives or Focus Sessions.
***********************************************

How to Submit a Presentation Proposal
Step 1: Read the Program Overview, Speaker Requirements and Expectations, and Video Submission Instructions below

Step 2: Record your 5-minute proposal video. This video proposal should be a verbal explanation of what you plan to present, including some of the specific takeaways for members. Upload the video to the cloud platform of your choice. Remember to make the video "public" or "viewable" and leave it on the cloud platform after submitting your link into the form. You will need a copy of the link only to include in this proposal form.

Step 3: Complete and submit this proposal form. If you have multiple topics you would like to propose, please complete separate forms for each individual proposal.

*******
All complete proposals will be reviewed by the 2027 Top of the Table Member Speaker Program Committee. Selected speakers will be notified via email by the end of March 2027.
You must complete the entire form in order for your proposal to be submitted. As incomplete forms cannot be saved, you may want to print the questionnaire to draft your responses, and return later to enter them in the online form. Items marked (*) are required.


If you have questions or problems submitting the proposal form, contact:
Kefah Spreitzer
Senior Program Manager
kspreitzer@mdrt.org



Video Submission Instructions

In order to be considered for the Top of the Table Annual Meeting, please record a brief proposal video and upload it to the cloud platform of your choice (Google, Dropbox, OneDrive, YouTube, etc.).

Please record a new video rather than submitting a video from previous speaking engagements.

TOT proposal videos do not have to be professional quality. A video recording using a home camera or smartphone will be sufficient. The video should be no more than five minutes long and should include:

  1. Introduction (no longer than one minute)
    • Your name
    • Where you live
    • Title of the proposed presentation
  2. The best format for your session: TOT Speaks (3-5 mins) or Afternoon Session (45 mins) or would like to be considered for both.
  3. Intended learning outcomes or objectives/ key takeaways of the proposed session
  4. Why is this topic important to TOT members?
  5. Summary of Proposed Presentation.
Privacy & Cookie Notice