Elevate Others & Empower Progress
Submissions Now Open through January 31st, 2025. Speakers will be announced February 10, 2025.
Raising The Tide For Women In Business
This event is designed to feature world-class speakers and talent whose aim is to inspire and foster a genuine sense of community among women in business.
That means, YOU! We invite you local superstars to join us for a jam packed day of progress and impact.
Raising The Tide For Women In Business
This event is designed to feature world-class speakers and talent whose aim is to inspire and foster a genuine sense of community among women in business.
That means, YOU! We invite you local superstars to join us for a jam packed day of progress and impact.
What You Need To Know
Get ready to shine at the EWS 2025 conference in Rochester, NY. We’re currently accepting speaking proposals.
Our Audience
Bring Your Expertise
We want your expertise, not what you think we want to hear. We’re all about concrete takeaways that our awesome attendees can apply in their own lives and businesses. No fluff, no empty promises—just real, useful, and downright helpful stuff based on your incredible experiences and successes.
Make An Impact
So, if you’re ready to make waves, leave a lasting impact, and bring your A-game to the EWS 2025 conference, don’t wait another second. Submit your proposal and let’s make this event an unforgettable experience together!
Who Should Apply
Does It Fit
What Format Works Best
Considerations
We are looking for content that fits into one of our tracks. Your session should be engaging, thought-provoking, and present a clear idea or message. You want to ensure that your submission stands out from the crowd.
You can present your story in several different ways. Are you really a keynote speaker or is your talk more appropriate in a roundtable setting? Review the options under the "Considerations For Program Agenda" tab and identify what format best communicates your message.
- Keynote Speaker – People travel nationwide to hear me speak when I announce events. I have a following that’s active and engaged. I’m a celebrity, an accomplished leader, or a disruptor changing norms and practices.
- Breakout Session – People regard me as a subject matter expert and my talking points are focused on specific segments. I’m capable of delivering high-value talks in short periods.
- Panel Sessions – I have an idea for a relevant panel for attendees.
- Workshops – I can deliver incredible value, but my subject requires more than an hour to give.
- Roundtables – I’m best hands-on and serving small groups.
Speaker Terms & Conditions
Thank you for your interest in applying to speak at the 2025 Elevate Women’s Summit (EWS). This year the conference will be hosted at Arbor Midtown in Rochester, NY.
Speaker Terms & Conditions
Thank you for your interest in applying to speak at the 2025 Elevate Women’s Summit (EWS). This year the conference will be hosted at Arbor Midtown in Rochester, NY.
Applications
Applications will close on January 31st, 2025 at 9:00pm EST.
Program
The tentative schedule will have keynote sessions, TedX-style talks, breakout sessions, and workshops for which there is an application process.
Terms & Conditions
Only speakers or panelists themselves may apply to speak at EWS. Submissions from agents, PR firms, administrative assistants, etc., will not be considered.
If selected for a speaking opportunity at EWS, our staff will communicate directly with the speaker/panelists instead of a third party (agent, PR firm, administrative assistant, etc.) Furthermore, this will serve as the official agreement between the “speaker” and “Elevate Women’s Summit” No other arrangements will be accepted.
Speaker Obligations
In addition to speaking, all speakers, moderators, experts, and panelists are encouraged to attend the Social on April 18th, 2024.
Speaker Travel
In exchange for the services provided by the speaker, the Elevate team agrees to provide each session speaker/moderator: one full-day pass, which covers the conference registration for the entire event. If you have previously purchased a pass, we will issue refunds by May 1st, 2024. All panelists will receive a full-day pass.
Speakers are responsible for booking their travel and accommodations.
Other Important Conditions
By agreeing to speak at EWS, you grant Elevate the right to use your name, image, bio, and topic information to promote the conference and your session. This includes the website, promotional mailers/emails/newsletters, advertisements, the show directory/addendum, and various other sources as to be determined by Elevate.
Elevate maintains the right and royalty-free license to produce and show a tape-delayed broadcast of the speaker’s session or to the public generally through streaming, Internet video, or DVD.
There is to be absolutely NO SELLING by speakers. Educate the audience; do not pitch them. Impress attendees with your knowledge, and they will seek you out. Self-promotion is prohibited. Also, there are no political discussions, crude jokes, or foul language from speakers.
The Elevate Women’s Summit is dedicated to providing a welcoming, harassment-free conference for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. Our community will not tolerate harassment in any form. Sexual language, unwelcome advances, and discriminatory or offensive speech are inappropriate for any/all of our events or online media.
If that is a problem, please refrain from confirming this agreement.
In all respects, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed per the laws of the State of California.
Applications
Applications will close on January 31st, 2025 at 9:00pm EST.
Program
The tentative schedule will have keynote sessions, TedX-style talks, breakout sessions, and workshops for which there is an application process.
Terms & Conditions
Only speakers or panelists themselves may apply to speak at EWS. Submissions from agents, PR firms, administrative assistants, etc., will not be considered.
If selected for a speaking opportunity at EWS, our staff will communicate directly with the speaker/panelists instead of a third party (agent, PR firm, administrative assistant, etc.) Furthermore, this will serve as the official agreement between the “speaker” and “Elevate Women’s Summit” No other arrangements will be accepted.
Speaker Obligations
In addition to speaking, all speakers, moderators, experts, and panelists are encouraged to attend the Social on April 3rd, 2025.
Speaker Travel
In exchange for the services provided by the speaker, the Elevate team agrees to provide each session speaker/moderator: one full-day pass, which covers the conference registration for the entire event. If you have previously purchased a pass, we will issue refunds by May 1st, 2025. All panelists will receive a full-day pass.
Speakers are responsible for booking their travel and accommodations.
Other Important Conditions
By agreeing to speak at EWS, you grant Elevate the right to use your name, image, bio, and topic information to promote the conference and your session. This includes the website, promotional mailers/emails/newsletters, advertisements, the show directory/addendum, and various other sources as to be determined by Elevate.
Elevate maintains the right and royalty-free license to produce and show a tape-delayed broadcast of the speaker’s session or to the public generally through streaming, Internet video, or DVD.
There is to be absolutely NO SELLING by speakers. Educate the audience; do not pitch them. Impress attendees with your knowledge, and they will seek you out. Self-promotion is prohibited. Also, there are no political discussions, crude jokes, or foul language from speakers.
The Elevate Women’s Summit is dedicated to providing a welcoming, harassment-free conference for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. Our community will not tolerate harassment in any form. Sexual language, unwelcome advances, and discriminatory or offensive speech are inappropriate for any/all of our events or online media.
If that is a problem, please refrain from confirming this agreement.
In all respects, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed per the laws of the State of California.
