Welcome! Please fill out the application below as completely as you can.

Thank you for your interest in presenting as part of the 2021-22 EDTalks season! The application deadline for the first round of speakers is August 6, 2021. Please note that the focus of the 2021-22 EDTalks season is on emerging voices including young leaders, thought leaders in new positions of leadership and seasoned leaders who are new to the public speaking space. The planning team will ONLY select speakers who fit into these categories.

As we continue to navigate a post-pandemic world, decisions about the format for the season will be evaluated over time. As a result, speakers should be prepared to present both virtually and in-person to a live audience.

A representative from the EDTalks planning team will reach out to you directly if your application is selected to move forward. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heidi D. Johnson at events@achievempls.org. To learn more about EDTalks, visit our webpage at achievempls.org/EDTalks.

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EDTalks makes every effort to select a variety of speakers who are representative of the communities we serve. We encourage folx who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ to apply, as well as persons with disabilities. As an organization committed to anti-racism and equity, we are committed to using the EDTalks platform to elevate voices of those who have been or are traditionally marginalized or under-served.

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I identify my race/ethnicity as (if you prefer not to say, please leave blank):

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I identify my gender as (if you prefer not to say, please leave blank):

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Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Queer (LGBTQ) community?

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Your work or occupation:

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Your company or organization:

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Why are you interested in presenting at EDTalks? (Required.)

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Potential EDTalk title: (Required.)

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Description of talk: (Required.)

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What do you want audience to take away from your talk? Please identify 1-3 main takeaways. (Required.)

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Who do you perceive as the target audience for your EDTalk? Please rank from most important to least important. (Required.)

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Under which of following categories do you think your EDTalk fits? Please select no more than three categories. (Required.)

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Tell us about your public speaking experience. Please note: this is not a requirement to be considered. (Required.)

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Please provide links to any online video or audio of your past presentations. This can include links to social media accounts. Note: this is not a requirement to be considered.

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Please provide links to any online articles or web pages about you. Note: this is not a requirement to be considered.

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Preferred email address: (Required.)

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