Speak at Content Marketing World 2025
What Makes a Good Proposal
Originality
Sessions should be original and relevant to today’s marketers. We know that many of you speak at other events, but we ask that you customize your talk for our audience.
Innovative ideas with actionable takeaways
Attendees want to leave your session with actionable takeaways. Try to answer: What was your challenge? What did you do? How did it work? How can my brand do it too?
Real-world perspective
We love agencies and consultants, but co-presenting with a client gives you a much better chance of being selected because peers love to hear from peers.
The future now
Talk about important future trends that marketers need to be thinking about and working on now.
Align your presentation with your proposal
Choose your session description, takeaways, and audience level thoughtfully and intentionally. Attendees rely on accurate descriptions to select sessions to meet their needs, so please keep that in mind when crafting your submission.
Conference Formats
Breakout
Sessions
- 40 minute session
- Tue. 9/16 and Wed. 9/17
- Recorded
Prepared presentations by 1-2 speakers in a session track based on real life examples that include actionable takeaways.
This can include time for Q&A.
Please be clear and intentional about the presentation level – beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Industry Masterclasses
- 90 minute workshop
- Mon. 9/15
- Not recorded
These workshops focus on strategies specific to a particular industry (higher education, manufacturing, technology, small business, financial services) and offer actionable solutions.
Core Concepts Workshops
- 90 minute workshop
- Mon. 9/15
- Not recorded
Intended for a beginner-level audience, these workshops cover a fundamental element of content marketing.
Workshops are interactive and allow attendees to build new skills and apply learnings to their own businesses.
Deep Dive Workshops
- 3 hour workshop
- Mon. 9/15
- Not recorded
Geared towards advanced-level marketers, these workshops cover cutting edge techniques and ideas.
Workshops are interactive and allow attendees to build new skills and apply learnings to their own businesses.
Submission Tips
- The session title and description you enter will be displayed on our agenda. Use clear and explanatory text so that attendees can easily understand what your session is about, why they should attend, and what they will learn.
- Headshots and bios are required for all speakers and may be displayed on our website and/or marketing materials. Please provide a headshot of 500 x 500px or larger.
- Speaking examples are required. If you don’t have a link to a previous speaking engagement, create a simple recording for our selection team from your phone. We want to get to know you and your personality!
- No late submissions will be accepted. The deadline is March 9, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
Speaker FAQs
Event dates are September 15-17, 2025 in San Diego, California.
This will be an in-person event and Keynotes and Breakout Sessions will be recorded for on-demand viewing.
Workshops and Masterclasses will take place on Monday, Sept. 15 between 9am and 5pm.
Breakout Sessions will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 17 between 8am and 5pm.
Yes! Speakers selected for CMWorld 2025 will receive a complimentary All Access Pass that provides access to Masterclasses, Workshops, Sessions, Keynotes, and all On-Demand content.
You will hear back from the selection committee by the end of June at the latest.
Please note, with the exception of Workshops and Keynotes, we are unable to cover travel expenses or speaker fees.
Advanced content is geared towards experienced content marketers looking for fresh ideas, innovative methods, and new ways of thinking. It doesn’t have to be technical but should offer actionable insights that go beyond the basics and challenge attendees to elevate their strategies.
Audience feedback shows a strong desire for this type of content, so submitting truly advanced ideas increases your chances of being selected!
Click here to view an example of Advanced content from CMWorld 2024.
Click here to see some of our fan-favorite sessions from CMWorld 2024.
No! The Content Marketing World Call for Speakers is open to everyone. We look forward to seeing your submission.
For an explanation of each Track and the type of content we’re looking for, please see the section below. If the review committee feels your session would better fit in a different Track than the one you submitted, we’ll reach out and inform you of that change.
Session Tracks Overview
Sessions in this track should provide attendees with actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflows, foster a culture of exploration, and leverage AI tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, and cross-channel success.
The Big Ideas track is for bold, forward-thinking sessions that challenge the status quo and explore the future of content marketing. This track is for visionary ideas that inspire action and spark innovation.
This track is for attendees looking to develop both individual skills and team-building capabilities. Sessions should focus on professional growth, leadership, and fostering collaboration to help marketers at every stage of their career.
Attendees in this track want to enhance their creative processes and learn cutting-edge techniques for crafting impactful content. Sessions should address trends, tools, and methods to help marketers create content that engages and resonates.
This track serves attendees who need practical solutions for organizing, managing, and optimizing their content. Sessions should explore workflows, tools, and strategies to help ensure content is delivered efficiently and effectively to the right audience.
This track focuses on building effective, sustainable content strategies that align with business goals, engage target audiences, and adapt to evolving market conditions right fit for you.
Attendees in this track are looking to strengthen their understanding of foundational content marketing principles. Sessions should provide practical, accessible knowledge that applies to marketers at a beginner level.
This track targets attendees focused on driving leads and building brand demand. Sessions should highlight proven tactics and innovative approaches to attract, engage, and convert audiences effectively.
Attendees in this track want to learn how to measure success and prove the value of their marketing efforts. Sessions should focus on analytics, tracking metrics, and demonstrating ROI in a way that informs data-driven decisions.
This track appeals to attendees interested in aligning their brands with meaningful initiatives and enhancing reputation. Sessions should explore topics like social responsibility, experiential marketing, and purpose-driven campaigns.
Attendees here are looking for actionable strategies to improve visibility in search engines. Sessions should focus on keyword optimization, algorithm updates, and other essential SEO techniques that help brands dominate search rankings.
This track attracts attendees aiming to maximize their impact on social platforms and through influencer collaborations. Sessions should provide strategies for engagement, platform trends, and building authentic connections with audiences.
Designed for attendees looking to establish themselves or their brands as industry leaders, this track focuses on positioning, organic research, and leadership skills. Sessions should offer actionable steps to help marketers gain credibility and authority.
This track focuses on building effective and sustainable content strategies that align with business goals, engage target audiences, and adapt to evolving market conditions.