The Next Big Thing 2025 Speaker & Presentation Call

Do you have fresh ideas, know the latest tactics, or have strategies to help others succeed and think beyond?
We’re looking for experts in topics like leadership, entrepreneurship, women in business/ women empowerment, and more!

Pursue your passion and share your knowledge at this year's The Next BIG Thing or forward it to someone you know would be a great fit!

Please submit your application no later than August 9, 2025, at midnight.

Applications are reviewed and scored by a speaker selection committee.

Email Gabrielle at gabrielle@waltonareachamber.com if you have any questions.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Title: *

Business Name: *

Type of Business: *

Address Line 1 *

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City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Cell Phone: *

E-mail Address: *

Website *

Biography (In 150 words or less, tell us a bit about yourself.) *

Session Title (Short, catchy title in 15 words or less.) *

Session Description (75-150 words describing your session and what attendees will learn.) *

Speaker Quote (Please provide a written quote detailing why you're passionate about your topic or why you're excited to share your knowledge.) *

Speaker Fee: ? We don’t typically pay for speakers, but we are open to looking at our options if you do have a fee. In the past, some speakers have requested advertising on the website or in our newsletter, event tickets, or a vendor booth at the event to promote their business instead of a fee. If a fee is mandatory, what is the cost 45 minute keynote session and what is the cost for a 30 minute ted talk? *

Speaker Video Link *

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