How to Craft a Winning Keynote Speaker Application w/Dan Faill

If you're ready to write, land and deliver your keynote speech, schedule a call with Cesar here!

Oh, and here's Dan's spreadsheet of sample application answers that landed the gig! 

Here's a quick summary of the call:

Dan and Cesar share insights on crafting winning conference proposals for keynote speaking, workshops or breakout sessions. They emphasize the importance of knowing your audience, tailoring content, and solving a problem. They also discuss tips for creating captivating session titles and descriptions. 

• Understanding Audience and Reviewers:

  • Tailor the application to the audience and reviewers. Professional reviewers often evaluate submissions, not the audience members.
  • Align the proposal with the conference's prioritized topics to increase acceptance chances.

• Workshop Titles:

  • Titles are important for attendees but not necessarily for reviewers.
  • Consider using a primary title and a descriptive subtitle to clarify the session's focus.
  • Be mindful of character limits and avoid potentially problematic words or symbols.

• Content Description:

  • Provide a concise session description that clearly outlines the session's goals and value to the audience.
  • Use future tense, avoid bullet points, and focus on what the attendees will experience and learn.

• Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Clearly articulate learning objectives in the application. These are reviewed to ensure substantive content.
  • Consider using AI tools like ChatGPT for drafting learning objectives but be sure to add your own voice

• Research and Adjustment:

  • Keep a record of past submissions and accepted titles to identify trends.
  • Adapt content and titles to remain relevant and aligned with current industry trends and conference goals.