NFT Toronto 2023 Speaker Application Process

NFT Toronto's #1 core value is to give the NFT space a place where we can connect, have fun and learn. In 2022 we set out to create an event that would rock the NFT space and show people how events are meant to be.

Apply once and your profile details will be saved to be reused for any future NFT Toronto events.

How to Apply?

1. Please provide a completed application (no TBDs or N/As). Remember we want to see your thought leadership and passion.
2. Apply Early — Preference is given to early submissions.
3. Speakers are evaluated on an individual basis, each speaker must submit their own application (including panelists).

How are speakers selected?

1. Speakers are chosen for their thought leadership and passion for NFTs (talks MUST be about NFTs — not Web3 in general).
2. Celebrity status is not a criterion.
3. Company product pitches are not approved for panels or 30-minute talks. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities here: https://www.nft-toronto.io/#Sponsors

When will I know?

1. Every few weeks we review the latest applications and announce approved speakers.
2. The draft program will be published a few weeks before the event.
3. Common reasons why an application may not be approved:
   - No name or verifiable identity
   - Not about NFTs
   - Promoting a product
   -Not enough detail

What's next once I'm approved?

30 min Talks

1. You will receive an email with a link to upload your slide deck
2. Approved Speakers must complete Eventbrite Ticket Registration
3. You will be provided your free VIP Speaker Ticket when you check in on June 23rd (please bring a valid ID)

20 min Panel

NFT Toronto allows individuals to curate their own panel of speakers to be on stage with them, we ask that you enter a speaker submission with your co-panellists listed on your application. Preference will be given to those who show knowledge on the topic and are known in the space for their respective field.

NFT Toronto can connect fellow panelists via email or discord to meet on a pre-event call to settle the panel title and description for the published program (you must attend to reconfirm your acceptance)

The nominated panel leader will provide updated title, description, and confirmed panelists to NFT Toronto no later than May 10th

Confirmed Panelists must complete Eventbrite Ticket Registration

You will be provided your free VIP Speaker Ticket when you check in on June 23rd (please bring a valid ID)

VIP Speaker Benefits

Approved and Confirmed Speakers will be entitled to:

1. Receive an invitation to the VIP and Speaker Mixer held on June 23rd at no charge. An RSVP is required to attend so please make sure to keep your email address with us current. RSVPs will be emailed in May 2023.
2. Access to the daily VIP and Speaker lunch and lounge.
3. Featured on the NFT Toronto website.

Speaker Engagement

1. Engagement between Speakers and Attendees is very important to us both during and leading up to the event. We will periodically invite approved Speakers to participate in conversations on social media leading up to the event.
2. To facilitate engagement we will use the information you have provided in this application form to publish your NFT Speaker Profile

Up to two hotel nights covered.