Submissions

Call for Speakers

You have something we all can learn from

Who can present?

  • Anyone who has knowledge or perspective relevant to cuddling
  • Presenters with speaking and/or facilitating skills & experience
  • You could be a professional cuddler, client, community member, or professional in a related industry
  • You don’t have to be the expert, but you do have to be an expert

What we're looking for

  • Highly relevant topics that spark thought-provoking conversations
  • Workshops that add tangible skills to the cuddler’s toolkit
  • Session descriptions that will capture the attention of our audience
  • Engaging content that leaves attendees informed & inspired!

Some topics we would love to see: science of touch, business practices, professional cuddling skills, common industry challenges etc.

Guidelines

  • Sessions are 1 hour and 10 mins long
  • All presentations must include at least 20 mins of audience interaction (e.g. discussion, Q&A etc.)
  • Presentation should be in one of these formats:
    • Speaker presentation with Q&A
    • Interactive Workshop with discussion and/or hands-on experience
    • Panel discussion with moderator
    • Peer-to-peer forum discussion with facilitator

What do I get for contributing?

CuddleXpo is a not-for-profit event run by volunteers. We’ve got a limited budget, and are grateful for anything you can contribute to our success!

In return, we’d love to offer:

  • Complimentary ticket to the event
  • Your company mentioned in our marketing & program
  • Huge gratitude from us and the community

Extended deadline for submissions April 30, 2018!

Submit Proposal Now!