{"id":756,"date":"2019-07-09T15:17:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T14:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/?page_id=756"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:37:08","slug":"convention-speaker-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/convention-speaker-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention Speaker Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- samplepage -->\n<section class=\"sample_page ef-fe-element\" id=\"ui-id-1-1562681774848185\" >\n    <section class=\"hero hero_inner\"   style=\"background-image: url( ); \"  >\n\n        <!-- hero__layout -->\n        <div class=\"hero__layout\">\n\n            <!-- site__centered -->\n            <div class=\"site__centered\">\n\n                <!-- time-schedule -->\n                <div class=\"time-schedule\">\n\n                    <!-- site__title -->\n                                            <h2 class=\"site__title site__title_inner site__title_inner-small\" style=\"color:  ;\" >Convention Speaker Information \u2013 2026<\/h2>\n                                        <!-- \/site__title -->\n                                            <span class=\"hero__subtitle\" style=\"color:  ;\" > <\/span>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/time-schedule -->\n\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/site__centered -->\n\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/hero__layout -->\n\n    <\/section>\n    <div class=\"content\" style=\"background-color:  ;\">\n        <div class=\"site__centered\" >\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"553\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5915\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-Convention-Speaker.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Convention Speaker\" width=\"1079\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-Convention-Speaker.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-Convention-Speaker-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-Convention-Speaker-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-Convention-Speaker-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"553\">Thank you for your interest in submitting a speaking proposal for the <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"417\">London Photo Convention 2026<\/strong>. We truly appreciate the time and effort you invest in crafting your class ideas to inspire and educate our community of photographers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker Proposal Submission Deadline<\/strong>: 14 July 2025<\/p>\n<p>Before submitting your proposal, please carefully read the following information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"740\"><strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"740\"><br \/>Who Can Submit a Proposal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"769\">To be considered, you must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"985\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"851\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"851\">Hold a current <strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"815\">Professional Membership<\/strong> of The Society of Photographers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"927\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"927\">Be active in <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"925\">The Society Members-Only Facebook Group and\/or Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"985\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"985\">Have speaking experience (<strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"984\">preferred, not essential<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\"><br \/>Proposal Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1325\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1052\">Submit <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1052\">one form per class<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1101\"><strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1080\">One speaker per class<\/strong>, unless pre-approved<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1219\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1130\">Assistants or partners<\/strong> will not be granted class access unless specifically stated and approved on the proposal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1325\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1253\">Non-official class sponsors<\/strong> will not be granted access unless previously agreed with the organisers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1351\"><br \/>Submission Minimums:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\">UK Speakers<\/strong>: Minimum of <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1399\">2 Masterclass<\/strong> proposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1507\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1507\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1444\">Overseas (Non-UK) Speakers<\/strong>: Minimum of <strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1474\">2 Masterclass<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1495\">1 Superclass<\/strong> proposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1595\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1595\"><strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1534\">Superclass proposals<\/strong> must be accompanied by at least <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1584\">1 Masterclass<\/strong> proposal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1699\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1620\">Returning speakers<\/strong> must submit <strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1661\">new and original content<\/strong> for 2026 (no repeats of past classes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1732\"><strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1732\"><br \/>Models &amp; Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2125\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1817\">If you require a <strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1762\">model<\/strong>, this <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1777\">must<\/strong> be clearly stated in your application<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1929\"><strong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1845\">Superclass presenters<\/strong> will be prioritised for models; where possible, we will provide for Masterclasses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1993\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1993\">Models provided will be <strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1993\">individual adults or couples only<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2125\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2125\"><strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2018\">Lighting equipment<\/strong> can be arranged via our sponsors &mdash; kit lists and availability will be confirmed after successful proposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2162\"><strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2162\"><br \/>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2186\"><strong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2186\">Masterclasses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2243\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2223\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2223\">90-minute lecture-based sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2243\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2243\">Minimal equipment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2266\"><strong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2266\">Superclasses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2296\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2296\">4-hour hands-on workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2313\">Up to 2 models<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2339\"><strong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2339\">Business School<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2403\">60-minute classes focused on business, marketing, or workflow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2444\"><strong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2444\"><br \/>What Improves Your Chances<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2710\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2506\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2506\">A <strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2488\">fresh, relevant or unique approach<\/strong> to your subject<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2615\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2615\">Holding qualifications such as <strong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2554\">Licentiate<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2569\">Associate<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2588\">Fellowship<\/strong> (or overseas equivalent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2667\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2667\">A strong <strong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2652\">social media presence<\/strong> or following<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2710\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2710\">Prior <strong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2710\">speaking or judging experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2760\"><strong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2760\"><br \/>Speaker Benefits &ndash; What You Receive<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"3119\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2828\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2828\"><strong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2783\">Travel expenses<\/strong> from your nearest airport or train station<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2887\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2887\"><strong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2860\">One night&rsquo;s accommodation<\/strong> per class or judging day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2952\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2952\"><strong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2914\">Daily food allowance<\/strong>, redeemable at the Convention venue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3017\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3017\">A ticket to the <strong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3002\">Awards Presentation Evening<\/strong> (on request)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3068\">A full <strong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3047\">Masterclass Pass<\/strong> for the Convention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3119\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3119\"><strong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3090\">&pound;15 per student<\/strong> for each Superclass taught<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: Class passes are not supplied for partners, assistants, or helpers. Superclass assistants must be pre-approved when submitting your proposal, as we allocate official volunteers to assist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3358\"><strong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3358\"><br \/>Speaker Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3383\">We ask our speakers to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"4024\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3508\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3508\">Submit <strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3416\">at least 1 article<\/strong> for <em data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3446\">Professional Imagemaker<\/em> (preferred, not compulsory &mdash; ideally before the Convention)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3559\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3559\"><strong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3546\">Return contracts within 2 weeks<\/strong> of receipt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3634\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3634\">Provide headshots, signature images, and other materials for marketing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3714\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3714\"><strong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3677\">Promote your classes on social media<\/strong> well in advance (or when prompted)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3779\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3779\">Actively <strong data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3777\">engage in our members&rsquo; forum and Facebook group<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3866\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3866\">Participate in <strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3827\">Monthly Image Competitions<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3864\">20&times;16&rdquo; Print Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3936\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3936\">Book travel, accommodation, and equipment <strong data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3934\">promptly when asked<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"4024\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"4024\">Deliver a <strong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4002\">comprehensive, well-structured and engaging class<\/strong> at the time allocated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4047\"><strong data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4047\"><br \/>Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4109\">If you have a sponsor supporting your presence at the event:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4290\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4199\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4199\">They must make a <strong data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4155\">monetary contribution<\/strong> to receive advertising as a class sponsor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4290\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4290\">Sponsors must <strong data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4250\">contact The Society directly<\/strong> to discuss available packages and rates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4346\"><strong data-start=\"4301\" data-end=\"4346\"><br \/>Submitting Your Proposal &ndash; Best Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4723\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4374\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4374\">One form <strong data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4372\">per class<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4406\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4406\">Use a <strong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4404\">clear class title<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4459\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4459\">Write your <strong data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4457\">class description in third person<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4460\" data-end=\"4497\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4497\">Ensure your <strong data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4495\">bio is up to date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4539\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4539\">Include <strong data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4537\">model and equipment needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4597\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4597\">Indicate if a <strong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4578\">live demonstration<\/strong> will be included<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4653\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4653\">Mention where else this material has been presented<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4723\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4723\">Clearly state if your session takes place <strong data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"4723\">outside the classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4763\"><strong data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4763\"><br \/>Example Topics We Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"5174\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4788\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4788\">Wedding Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4789\" data-end=\"4813\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4791\" data-end=\"4813\">Portrait Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4824\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4824\">Posing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4849\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4849\">Personal Development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4873\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4873\">Lighting Techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4899\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4899\">Landscape Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4922\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4922\">Workflow &amp; Editing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4956\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4925\" data-end=\"4956\">Digital Imaging &amp; Compositing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4984\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"4984\">Documentary Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"5006\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5006\">Colour Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5028\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5028\">Wildlife &amp; Nature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5055\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5055\">Commercial Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5056\" data-end=\"5085\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5085\">Press &amp; Event Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5108\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5108\">Sports Photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5109\" data-end=\"5129\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5129\">Fashion &amp; Travel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5159\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5159\">Business, Marketing &amp; SEO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5160\" data-end=\"5174\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5174\">Social Media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5200\"><strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5200\"><br \/>Final Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5429\">Each year, we receive <strong data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5291\">four times more proposals than we have available speaking slots<\/strong>. If your class is not selected for 2026, please don&rsquo;t be discouraged &mdash; your proposal will be kept on file in case of future availability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5563\">We can&rsquo;t wait to hear from the creative, educational, and inspiring voices who will help make 2026 a truly unforgettable Convention!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/speakers-proposal-form\/\">Apply Now &gt;&gt;&gt; Click here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-756","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=756"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5963,"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/756\/revisions\/5963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}