Call for Presenters

Call for Presenters 2020

is now closed

UPDATE: The Voting Round is now closed.

Phase Two of our Call for Presentations starts today. The Community Vote Round! Knowing what the Alt Summit Community really wants to learn about helps us build the most effective conference schedule. So here’s your chance to let us know what you want your conference to look like. Here’s how it works:

Head over to the voting page.
Create an account with Submittable to vote (this is just to make sure that real people are voting and not some bots).
Search by presenter or pitch name. Or browse away to find your favorites.
You can vote for 10 submissions per day, but cannot vote for a submission twice.
Voting ends Wednesday, September 25 at noon PST.

And don’t worry — vote counts are private. So if a pitch gets a small number or large number of votes, that won’t be public knowledge (votes counts are only available to the Alt Summit team). If you’re wondering, votes will count for 50% of the pitch selection process.

If you submitted a pitch, let your fan club know! You can share the direct link of your pitch and rack up the votes. Spread the news on your social channels or break out the poster board and make some campaign posters.

UPDATE: The Call for Presenters is now closed. Calling all speakers, artists, performers, crafters, designers, teachers, and film makers! It’s time to submit your ideas for Alt Summit 2020! You have until ~~Sunday, September 15th at 11:59 pm PT~~ to submit.

You’ll need the following information to apply:

Your bio (100 word max), and your headshot (500×500 px or larger). Your bio and headshot will be seen by voters, and if your pitch is accepted, the bio and photo will be on the Alt Summit website Speaker Page, and on the Alt Summit App.
Your presentation title (18 word max). Fun fact: many people choose what they are most interested in based on the title alone. So make this one count! (And shorter is often stronger.) You can find title examples on the previous event schedule.
A concise pitch description (50 word max). You’ve got 50 words to convince attendees to check out your presentation. What will they get out of it? What are the takeaways? If your pitch is accepted, this description will be listed on the Alt Summit 2020 Schedule.
Optional: A longer pitch description (300 word max). Here’s your chance to share more about your presentation idea. Add details and explain what you want voters to know. If it’s a film project, share a synopsis. If it’s an art project, list materials you’ll use. You could talk about your qualifications, or personal philosophy – or whatever you like. This optional longer description will only be seen during the Community Voting Period. It will not be shown anywhere else.
Optional: The names, bios, and headshots of any contributors. You are allowed to submit up to 3 contributors plus yourself. Please use the same size and length requirements for photos and bios listed above.
Optional: Additional supporting materials. Possible examples include: a video link of prior speaking experience, a video link of your work, a video link of you describing the pitch on a quick phone video, an audio link to a podcast featuring you speaking about the topic, images of your portfolio, images of your work, images that help explain the project or topic.

Curious about what subjects are covered at Alt Summit?

MARKETING & BRAND BUILDING

Newsletters for Beginners

Advanced Newsletters

Growing An Instagram Following

Instagram Stories Trends & Tips

Instagram TV Trends & Tips

Growing a Facebook Following or Community

Managing a Facebook Group or Community

Marketing with Facebook Groups

Marketing with Facebook Ads

Driving Traffic with Pinterest

Using Pinterest Promoted Pins

Preparing Photos for Pinterest

Growing Your Pinterest Following

Collaborations With Complementary Brands

Marketing through Influencers & Bloggers

Marketing through Traditional Media Coverage

Marketing through Trade Media

Marketing using Local TV

Effective Branding

Effective Website Design

Brand Building Tips & Techniques

Developing Your Brand Voice

Creating a Brand Style Sheet

CREATING CONTENT

Podcasting For Beginners

Podcasting Equipment & Setup

Podcasting Growth Strategies

Developing As An Online Writer

Writing For Other Sites

Coming Up With Authentic Sponsored Content

Creating Positive Communities Online

Using Your Platform For A Good Cause

Writing about Current Events on a Non-Political Site

Creating your website About Page

Moderating Conversations on Social Media and Blogs

Shooting Flat Lays

Photo Editing Processes

iPhone/Mobile Photo Tips & Techniques

Shooting Interiors

Shooting Kids & Portraits

Shooting Food

Shooting Self Portraits/Selfies

Photo Styling

Learning Modeling Skills

Using Photo Editing Apps

Creating Facebook Live Content

Creating Instagram Stories

Creating Instagram TV

Capturing Great Video

Learning On Camera Skills

Video Editing

Building a YouTube Audience

Finding A Youtube Niche

Video Lighting Tips & Techniques

Beauty How-tos

Hair How-tos

REVENUE

Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

Advanced Affiliate Marketing

Finding An Affiliate Niche

How to Pitch Sponsors

Creating a Media Kit

Working With An Ad Network

All About CPMs and Other Display Ad Terms

Earning with Book Projects

Launching or Running a Small Online Shop (like Etsy)

Launching or Running a Big Online Shop

Opening or Running a Brick & Mortar Shop

Email Courses & Video Courses

Earning With Hosted Online Classes

Earning With E-books

Collaborations With Existing Brands (creating a line or a product for someone else)

Consulting or Joining a Board of Directors

Writing/Creating for Other Sites or Brands

Selling Skills You Didn’t Know You Had

BUSINESS SKILLS

Accounting Tools & Skills

Payroll Tools

Managing Company Email Addresses

How to Hire or Build a Team

Negotiating Contracts

Getting & Keeping Business Paperwork in Order

Strategies for Managing Your Inbox

How To Pivot

Working Full-Time and Managing a Side-Gig

Leveling Up – How to get the skills to go to the next level

Finding Your Tribe

Starting a Mastermind Group

Getting Investment as a Woman Entrepreneur

Getting Grants as a Woman in Business

Developing Residual Income

Putting Your Business on Autopilot

Selling Your Business and Other Exit Strategies

Career Paths in Social Media
Being an Active Community Member

Effective Networking

ART & INSPIRATION

Artist Installations

Artist Murals or Photo Backdrops

Artist Stage Designs (for the speaker stages at Alt Summit venues)

Movie Screenings + Panels featuring woman led film projects

Concerts featuring Women-led Music Goups and Performers

Runway Shows Featuring Clothing Designs for Women

WELLNESS

Work Life Balance

When To Quit Your Day Job

Managing Stress

Top Wellness Practices/Trends

Mediation Sessions

Yoga Sessions

Toxin-free Living

Trash-free Living

Minimalism

Marie Kondo or the Art of Organization

Dealing With Negativity Online

Safe Spaces And Healthy Spaces

“Not only did I learn more than I ever anticipated, I have never been in the company of such a dynamic group of women, all there to meet and collaborate.”