Your keynote is finished, your website is live, and you’re ready to start booking paid public speaking gigs. You’re in the right place! Apply now to these open applications, calls for keynote speakers and requests for proposals. This list is updated and sourced biweekly by the Mic Drop Workshop team. Good luck!
Looking for open calls for speakers? This guide shares how to find legitimate speaking opportunities, where to search for call-for-speaker listings, and how to take the next step toward getting booked. If you’re ready to stop waiting for stages and start actively applying, this resource will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Wyoming SHRM Deadline to Apply is March 31st, 2026, Happening September 17-18th, 2026
National Charity League Fort Worth Chapter Continual Speaker RFP, Supports all of their 2026 events
SHRM Atlanta Continual Speaker RFP, Supports all of their 2026 events
National Charity League Fort Worth Chapter Continual Speaker RFP, Supports all of their 2026 events
Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association (GVFHRA) Deadline to Apply is April 1st, 2026, Happening October 16th, 2026
UHCA|UCAL 2026 Spring Leadership Conference: No deadline, Continual Speaker RFP.
UNT Health 2026 Patient Safety Conference: Deadline to Apply is March 2nd, 2026, Happening April 2nd, 2026
Health Care Association of New Jersey: Deadline to Apply is March 2nd, 2026, Happening April 2nd, 2026
Missouri Rehabilitation Association 2026 Annual Conference: Deadline to Apply is March 6th, 2026, Happening May 28-30th, 2026
*Note: Event requirements and budgets aren’t always shared upfront and may only be disclosed after you apply. While we actively weed out pay to play opportunities as soon as we see this information on their website, some call for speaker forms sometimes only reveal this information later in the application process or after you've already applied. We do not recommend paying to speak at events, and if a fee is required, we encourage you to pass with confidence. Please know there are always more aligned opportunities ahead and our goal is to always protect your time, honor your value, and set you up for success!
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