Crafting a Stellar Speaker Proposal

Getting your brand on stage at an event is a powerful marketing strategy. But how do you get selected to speak? Join Izzy to find out with guest Tina Leighty, Content Manager and Program Chair for SpaceCom. They will talk about what an organizer looks at when selecting speakers and how to make your presentation proposal rise to the top of the submissions. Tina and Izzy will discuss crucial DOs and DON’Ts for aspiring panelists and keynote speakers, offering insights that can transform your approach to event speaking opportunities.  Commercial Space Week - January 27-31, 2025 in Orlando, FL  SpaceCom | 51st Space Congress - https://www.spacecomexpo.com Space Mobility Conference - https://spacemobility.org GSA Spaceport Summit - https://www.globalspaceportalliance.com/gsa-spaceport-summit-2/ Call for speaker presentations - DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2025 https://app.sessionboard.com/submit/spacecom-presents-commercial-space-week-2025/c76b41bf-87fd-4061-aa35-cd894ac6a3d6 Izzy’s TINA Talk - https://youtu.be/VO0g8dt1uSw?si=lBNKFZ7BuzigNWjD CHAPTERS: 01:12 Introduction 02:16 Meet Tina Leighty from SpaceCom Content Manager and Space Congress Program Chair 03:52 Tracks at SpaceCom and Space Mobility Conference 05:23 Speaking at SpaceCom  07:38 Getting interesting speakers and keynotes 09:12 Selecting panelists and TINATalks 09:54 Benefits of Speaking 11:56 Speaking is about the audience, not about selling your company 13:48 Filling out the speaker presentation proposal 19:21 Things to avoid in your proposal 20:24 The rating system for approval (how your paper can move to the top) 22:37 The criteria 26:46 Advice for would-be presenters 29:54 Toastmasters ABOUT IZZY Izzy's website - https://izzy.house Author of Space Marketing: Competing in the new commercial space industry AND Space Marketing: Spaceports on Amazon and Audible - https://bit.ly/Space-Marketing Podcast host for Space Marketing Podcast - https://spacemarketingpodcast.com Organizer for Space for Kentucky Roundtable - https://spaceforkentucky.com