CONTENT CREATION
For creators who want to take their content (written, photo, video, or anything else) to the next level.

INDUSTRY
Deep dives into the state of the travel and tourism industry, with a particular emphasis on how influencer and creative marketing can help diversify and improve the industry.

TRENDS
For creators and industry pros at the forefront of change who are interested in new and emerging insights within tourism worldwide.

BUSINESS
For the entrepreneurs and empire-builders who want to excel in their professional careers.

SKILLS
Opportunities to learn hard skills and knowledge that can be applied to day-to-day work immediately.

BEGINNER BOOTCAMP
An extra pre-conference block of programming taught by expert creators and entrepreneurs. Designed for attendees new to digital content creation who are interested in developing their careers.

⛔️ Beginner or 101 sessions. Unless you’ve got something for Beginner Bootcamp, your proposal should be for intermediate or advanced creators.

⛔️ Sessions promoting your organization, company, brand, or blog. To maintain unbiased content, most slots are reserved for creators and independent entrepreneurs to teach hard skills, not promote their own work.

⛔️ Sessions focused on inspiring others to travel, personal travel stories, or travel tips (general, destination-specific, or otherwise). Sessions that address how certain travel trends impact the tourism industry are an exception.

⛔️ Life coaching or wellness skills. These kinds of sessions are occasional and extremely limited, more likely in partnership with a sponsor. (Learn more about sponsorship HERE.)

You will be asked to agree:

• To be available to present your session during WITS.

• Not to solicit business or advertise products or services during your session without prior consent.

• Not to substitute a presentation topic or any other speaker for your session without prior written approval.

• That you maintain the legal ownership or right to distribute any materials handed out during your session.

• Not to make any negative comments about WITS sponsors or their products or services in conjunction with the summit in a public forum.

• That WITS has permission to use and/or reproduce your image for promotional and other purposes.

• That WITS has permission to distribute a (watermarked) copy of your presentation to our attendees.

In exchange for:

• $200 USD for solo session presenters or $100 USD each for two co-session presenters. Sessions or panels with three or more presenters are not offered payment. In order to ensure equity among all speakers, payment amounts are non-negotiable.

• Complimentary registration to WITS, including access to all other sessions (excluding Beginner Bootcamp, unless speaking at it), conference events, Media Marketplace, and tours and trips.

• Accommodations for two nights in our host city. Local presenters may be offered payment in lieu of accommodations. This option is not guaranteed and will be offered on a case-by-case basis.

• Individualized social media promotion and opportunities to partner for social media collabs.

• Additional moneymaking opportunities (including offering paid mentor sessions to attendees and/or selling items in our store).

• An invitation to an exclusive VIP networking event with other influencers and industry presenters, as well as high-level sponsors.

Who can submit a proposal?

We accept proposals from anyone of any life experience and gender, but we strongly prefer to take on sessions led by experienced content creators, influencers, and industry members.

What makes a standout proposal?

Keep the WITS community in mind when crafting your proposal, and propose sessions that leave attendees with motivation, new knowledge, and actionable insights. Include at least three key lessons attendees can expect to learn in your session. We encourage you to think about your proposal not just as a session, but as an opportunity to educate, inspire, and empower the WITS community. Attendees come to WITS to learn. Teach and let your creativity and innovative ideas shine through.

Should panelists or co-presenters each submit a separate proposal?

No, please submit only one proposal for any panels or co-presented sessions. However, you MUST have confirmation from your co-presenters and include their contact information AND photo links/bios as well as your own in order for your session to be considered. Proposals missing these components will not be considered.

Can I email you to get constructive criticism or suggestions on my proposal before submitting it?

No, sorry. We get dozens of these requests each year and simply can’t reply to them all. To get feedback on your proposal, you can reach out to the past and future attendees and presenters in our Facebook Group. Our team reads posts in this group, and we are usually quick to respond. This is also where our community lives. We strive to serve their needs, and if we see that they are responding positively to your proposal, we will be more likely to accept it.

Can I propose a keynote?

No, sorry. We rarely host keynotes, but if we do, it’s by invitation only.

Can I submit multiple proposals?

Yes! Please submit each individual proposal through the submission form at the bottom of this page.

Can I email or DM you my proposal?

No, sorry. We need you to fill out the proposal submission form on this page, even if we know you and even if you’ve presented at WITS before. Emailed proposals will not be considered.

What happens after I submit a proposal?

All proposals are reviewed by the WITS team and sometimes by outside advisors. We consider and rate each one on its own merits first, then make final selections from those with the highest marks. Due to a limited schedule and our aim to offer dynamic programming, not all the top-rated proposals will be selected.

When will I hear back about my session?

You can expect to receive a decision on your proposal about three months prior to the event (give or take). We will email you even if your proposal has not been accepted. We do not respond to email inquiries on the status of submitted proposals before final decisions have been made.

I missed the deadline! Can I email my proposal to you?

No, sorry. Please try again next year!

I’ve presented at WITS before. Do I have to submit a proposal?

Yes, you have to submit a proposal even if you’ve presented at WITS before.

I’ve presented at WITS before. Can I present the same session again?

No, you cannot present the same session two years in a row. We offer new and relevant sessions at our events each year. What was relevant last year may not apply this year. That said, if you have updated a prior presentation, you are welcome to propose it again two years after you initially presented it (so if you presented it in 2025, you may propose it again for 2027). Please propose your session through the form on this page, even if you have already presented it at WITS. Emailed proposals will not be considered.