Rainbow nautilus emblem of the Build Resilience International FoundationBuild ResilienceInternational Foundation
Back to event home

Speaker recruitment · Applications open

Apply to Speak

We welcome people with disabilities, advocates, creators, researchers, professionals and innovators. Speakers who use AAC, sign-language interpreters, communication partners or other communication methods are encouraged to apply.

  • Global virtual event
  • No application fee
Start your application
Event date
3 December 2026
Application deadline
15 November 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered for the December 2026 programme.

Illustration of a confident wheelchair-using speaker presenting at a virtual panel beside a sign-language interpreter, with a speech tablet user joining by video.
Illustration · not event footage or confirmed speakers.

Who we want to hear from

Lived experience belongs on the stage

This programme is shaped by the people who live accessibility every day. If you have something to say about access, opportunity or belonging, we want to hear from you.

  • People with disabilities, including people who use AAC or sign language
  • Advocates, community organizers and peer leaders
  • Creators, artists and communicators
  • Researchers, educators and students
  • Accessibility, inclusion and HR professionals
  • Communication partners and interpreters

Ways to present

Choose the format that fits you

Pick a preference in the form. We will talk through the details with you before anything is confirmed.

Keynote
A focused talk of about 20 to 30 minutes.
Panel
A facilitated conversation with other speakers.
Interview
A hosted conversation about your work and experience.
Workshop
An interactive session where participants practise something.

How the review works

Every application is read by the programme team. Here is what happens after you press send.

  1. Send your application

    Share who you are, what you want to speak about and what the audience will take away. It takes about 15 minutes and there is no fee.

  2. The programme team reviews it

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered for the December 2026 programme.

  3. We contact you with next steps

    Everyone who applies is contacted once the programme is confirmed.

What we ask for

Around 15 minutes is enough. Share who you are, what you want to talk about, and how we can make the process work for you. If you would rather apply in another way, contact the team and we will arrange an alternative.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered for the December 2026 programme.

About you

We use this only to contact you about your application.

For example: Programme Lead, Inclusive Futures Network.

0 of 150 words.

Your session

What will you cover, and how will you involve the audience?

Two or three things people will leave with.

Preferred format (required)

A link to a video, recording or portfolio helps us understand your style.

Access and consent

This is private. It is seen only by the BRIF review team with a legitimate need, and is never published. Please do not include medical diagnoses or private health information.

How we protect your information

Your application is stored securely and visible only to authorised BRIF administrators. Your accessibility details are never published, and your profile appears in the public speaker directory only if you confirm permission. Read the privacy notice.

No application fee. Submitting does not confirm a speaking place.