Call for Thought Leaders

Speaking Opportunities
TravelCom gives new and returning speakers an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with a growing audience of publishers, marketers, agencies, journalists, investors, entrepreneurs and industry influencers. TravelCom features between 45-50 speakers covering all areas of the travel distribution.

The TravelCom conference is 100% editorial content. Speakers are selected on their merit, insight, leadership and ability to share new research, metrics and models. TravelCom welcomes speakers from all travel related categories and perspectives. An emphasis on case studies, whenever possible, is preferred and solution providers must bring a business or consumer-oriented brand client to be considered to speak.

Keynotes: are limited to 3-5 marquee speakers per show and typically feature high-profile executives or thought leaders representing key areas of the new travel landscape. Keynote presentations are open to all attendees.

Panels: are rich opportunities for qualified speakers from every corner of the industry to share insights and experiences with a quality audience. These speaking opportunities also provide a valuable opportunity to gauge the competitive relevance and value of their companies in a highly targeted and interactive forum.

Panel Moderators: are always in demand at TravelCom and represent an equally valuable opportunity for industry leaders to participate in the panel format. Panel discussions involve active pre-production, solicitation of speakers, organization and skill. The panel sessions themselves are generally one hour in length, which includes audience QA opportunities.

Workshops: are highly focused, interactive learning environments where speakers move from behind the podium to directly engage with attendees. Seating is usually limited for these high-value “classroom-meets-the-boardroom” learning environments.

Presenter Eligibility:

• TIA members and non-members are welcome to submit proposals.
• Vendors of travel products and services will be considered, however, NO solicitation or self-promotion is allowed. Sessions must be educational and informational in content.
• Vendors/suppliers of travel products and services are encouraged to ask clients to speak on their behalf though is not required.
• Presenters should have previous presentation experience and be accustomed to large audiences.

Proposal Content Considerations

• Sessions with practical, proven solutions are of special interest.
• Sessions that address intermediate, advanced and executive levels are of special interest.
• All proposals will be considered for inclusion in the program.

If selected, presenters will be required to:

• Work with the TravelCom Committee and staff prior to the event to ensure the Presenter is comfortable with the structure – even if the Presenter has previous experience presenting at conferences.
• Participate in advanced planning teleconference 4 weeks prior to the event. These calls will be 15-60 minutes depending upon presenter ease, complexity of their presentation, etc.
• Arrive at least one hour prior to presentation to check in with speaker coordinator and conduct their session on their assigned day. (Sessions are only presented once during the event but are recorded, archived, and accessed by attendees after the event.)
• Refrain from promoting their own company products or services during the presentation.

Compensation:

• Presenters receive a free registration to this event.
• Presenters may attend and participate in the entire event at no charge.
• This registration cannot be shared.
• Travel expenses are not included as a compensation package

Proposal to Present

How to submit your speaking proposal

• You may submit more than one proposal for the event.
• Complete and submit all areas of the form below.
• If you have any questions, contact Vickie Singer, VP of Strategic Partnerships and TravelCom General Manager
• Note: If this proposal is being submitted by someone other than the actual speaker(s), please complete the 3rd Party Contact Information section.