Speak at WE Local

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Breakout Session Speakers

WE Local is seeking speakers to contribute content related to a variety of topics including academia, entrepreneurship, career advancement strategies, DEI, re-entering the workforce, and more. 

Keynote Speakers

Nominate a STEM leader or change-maker who has an inspirational story to share with our SWE community. 

Keynotes deliver thought-provoking and motivational content that draws from personal experience. For an example of a past successful keynote address, view Dr. Sonia Rocha-Sanchez’s Keynote.

Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and contribute to the success of WE Local.

WE Local Keynote Speaker Criteria

  • Recognized for an engineering, scientific, leadership, or entrepreneurial achievement
  • Known as a technical, executive, or policy leader in their field
  • Engaging speaker
  • Identifies as female/woman

WE Local Keynote Speaker Requirements

  • Speaker First & Last Name
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Relationship to Speaker, if nominating
  • Pronouns
  • Title/Position
  • Organization
  • Credentials (examples include BS, Ph.D., P.E., etc.)
  • Racial / Cultural Group
  • Gender Identity
  • Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Years of Experience speaker has related to the topic
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Experience
  • Are they a SWE member?
  • Are they a Paid Speaker?
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Bio (150-word limit)
  • Briefly describe the speaker’s current role
  • Proposed topic (100 words or less) & 2 key takeaways
  • Written examples of most recent speaking engagements (last 3 years)
  • Video Submission (5 min. max – in a setting similar to SWE Annual)
  • Headshot