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Become a Speaker at WIN

The WIN Way

WIN’s philosophy is rooted in a system of engagement and co-creation, involving the wider ecosystem of leaders, partners, and community members who are part of our journey.

For women and men aligned with the WIN vision, often members of the WIN Community, and who wish to co-create with us while ensuring that others shine as brightly as themselves, we have created pathways for active participation and contribution.

The Call to the WIN Community for Speakers is one such pathway, opening space for women’s voices and perspectives to be heard. Each year we receive many thoughtful proposals from presenters around the world. A committee within the WIN office reviews these submissions carefully to ensure a meaningful alignment with the spirit, quality, and intention of the gathering.

Again and again we witness the power of women sharing their stories, work, dreams, passions, and ideas, as together we shape a collective vision for a brighter future.

At WIN, it is about sharing rather than promoting, contributing rather than selling, and recognizing that we are part of an interconnected web. Whether as an official presenter or as an engaged participant in the many interactive moments of a WIN gathering, everyone contributes to the experience.

At WIN, everyone is a star within a unique constellation of shining stars. The programme is intentionally designed with interactive formats so that participants are seen, heard, and valued.

The world depends on women’s authentic and empowered leadership to help shape solutions for a future that works for all. It also depends on women’s visions and projects being realized ideas that can no longer remain hidden away in drawers.

In addition to the community call, a rare numb of speakers are invited directly by WIN.

Who Should Apply

WIN is an experience and a vision, a community-centered gathering, not simply a speaking platform.

Those who participate as speakers typically do so because they deeply resonate with the WIN vision and values, and wish to contribute to the collective experience of the conference, whether speaking, facilitating, coaching, or participating fully in the programme.

Speaker proposals are therefore typically submitted by:

•Members of the WIN Community

•Individuals recommended by a WIN member, partner, or part of regional WIN communities

If you are new to WIN but feel strongly aligned with our mission, you are welcome to apply and share how you discovered WIN and your connection to our work.

We encourage proposals from individuals who genuinely wish to participate fully in the conference experience, not only deliver a session.

"The honour of speaking at your conference was one of the best of my professional life. It was so great as a man to have that privilege, and I continue to fight wherever I can for the advancement of women."

- Nigel Nicholson, London Business School

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Being Part of the WIN Experience

There are many ways to contribute to WIN. One year someone may speak, another year participate without presenting, and another time contribute as a coach or facilitator.

The Global WIN Conference is often experienced as a peer-to-peer gathering, where the intention is to create space for many women’s voices to be heard. While not everyone speaks from the main stage, participants are invited to contribute through a rich tapestry of interactive sessions, workshops, coaching circles, and dialogue experiences throughout the multi-day journey.

In this way, the gathering becomes a constellation of voices, ideas, and shared wisdom emerging from across the global WIN community.

Participants come from diverse backgrounds including corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and emerging change-makers.

They gather to learn, grow, exchange ideas, accelerate their careers, and explore more authentic and meaningful ways of leading and living.

Some sessions are open to all participants, while others are dedicated specifically to senior leaders, entrepreneurs, middle managers, or young leaders, allowing for deeper dialogue within particular communities.

WIN also encourages organizations to cultivate inclusivity, sustainability, and diversity, and to lead with values such as trust, truth, quality, beauty, and long-term responsibility.

Individually, WIN aims to:

awaken the feminine power within us
unlock our potential
ignite vitality and purpose
reveal visions for the future
AND, this so that we as leaders can create thriving businesses, flourishing communities and be contributing to betterment of life.

From this place, participants are encouraged to take their next steps with grace, courage, and collaboration.

Example Session Topics

Possible themes include:

authentic leadership
cross-cultural leadership
board readiness and governance
diversity and inclusive cultures
personal branding and public speaking
conscious and effective communication
innovation and digital transformation
career transitions and planning for change
mindfulness and spirituality in the workplace
values-based decision making
negotiation for mutual success
building a conscious business
integrating feminine wisdom and balanced leadership

Entrepreneurs particularly value hands-on learning that helps them build conscious businesses, secure capital, strengthen their brands, lead global teams inclusively, and transform challenges into opportunities.

what to keep in mind

Speaker Participation and Contribution

WIN gatherings are carefully curated, high-quality experiences designed to foster meaningful connection and transformation.

Organizing such gatherings involves substantial costs, including venue spaces, workshop rooms, multiple shared meals, coffee breaks, programme design, communications, and a dedicated team working throughout the year to curate and support the experience.

To make it possible for many voices to be heard, speakers are generally not paid. Instead, speakers participate in the conference with a reduced conference fee, which helps cover the core costs of the event.

Speakers often share that participating in WIN becomes one of the most meaningful experiences of their professional journey, offering opportunities to:

connect with an extraordinary international community
raise their global visibility
contribute to a meaningful mission
deliver impactful sessions in a supportive and high-vibration environment

Whenever sponsorships, donations, or partnerships allow, WIN strives to reduce or remove participation fees. In recent years, however, attracting major sponsors has become more challenging, which is why a participation fee may exist.

In some regional or local gatherings, participation for speakers may be complimentary, depending on the resources available within that community.

Global Conference Participation

For the Global WIN Conference and High-Level Gathering — a multi-day leadership experience — speakers are typically invited to participate with a reduced conference pass.

This contribution helps cover the costs of:

venue spaces and workshop rooms
shared meals, coffee breaks, and networking moments
celebration events and gala dinners
programme design and learning materials
speaker profiling and conference communications
community experiences throughout the gathering

WIN conferences are world-class gatherings, thoughtfully designed and prepared over many months to create a meaningful and inspiring experience for all participants.

2026 Speaker Application Deadlines

WIN East Africa Conference — Nairobi, Kenya
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until 30 October
Event date: December (TBC)

WIN Global High-Level Gathering 16.17.18 September 2026
Applications accepted until 1 June

WIN Japan Conference
Applications accepted from 10 June to 30 September
Event date: October (TBC)

TBC indicates that the meeting dates are to be confirmed.

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Please submit your speaker proposal according to the following guidelines:

Workshop Proposal
1–2 pages outlining the concept and how the session will be facilitated.

Forum Proposal & Plenary
1–2 pages describing the topic and approach (see also WIN agenda, in forum and plenary situations, WIN will send brief with questions)

Coach Proposal
1–2 pages including the type of coaching offered (career, life, leadership, etc.).

Please include with your proposal

Your inspiration for becoming part of WIN
1–2 personal references
A video link from a recent talk or engagement (if available)
Whether you have attended a WIN Conference or were referred by someone who has
Written confirmation that you have read this entire Become a Speaker page, including the participation and contribution sections
Your 1–2 page CV and short biography

Please send your application to:

speaker @ winconference.net

For the Global WIN Conference, the first submission deadline is 1 June

A second submission round may be announced if needed.

For regional events, please consult the deadlines listed above.

A final note

WIN speakers are not simply presenters , they are contributors to a shared experience and a global movement.We warmly welcome proposals from those who feel inspired by the WIN vision and who wish to participate wholeheartedly in the community and the gathering itself.