Lead a 90 minute learning block:
Submit a speaker proposal


Proposal deadline: Friday 10 November 2023, 11.59pm Pacific time

Utterly Content 2024 will offer a format that is a little different from previous formats and those you may have experienced at other conferences.

We want our community to be inspired by our speakers, but we also want them to leave with something that they can apply immediately in their own role as a content strategist, content designer or content marketer. And while we want them to learn from you, we also want them to learn from each other too. And so, for 2024 our 24 hour programme will be made up of 90 minute learning blocks.

Please read the information on this page before submitting your proposal and email any questions to hello@utterlycontent.com

The 90 minute learning blocks

  • Each 90 minute learning block will be facilitated by one speaker (with our help as needed)

  • There will only be one stage, with one learning block running live at any one time

  • Each learning block with have a core theme

  • The learning block will feature three segments, each lasting no more than 30 minutes to bring us to a total of 90 minutes:

    • An introductory inspirational talk on the topic

    • The sharing of a tool, template or technique relating to the theme that attendees can use for their own work

    • An interactive discussion, likely using breakout rooms for attendees to discuss the topic and tool together.

  • The talk and the tool segments will be recorded (or may be pre-recorded) and available for people to watch on-demand later.

Choosing a topic and focus level

Utterly Content delivers inspiration and education with a global perspective to those working in or studying content strategy, content design and content marketing. When choosing your topic and the level to focus it on, please consider:

  • Our audience represents a relatively broad range of professional experience, from students and early career professionals, through to those at a senior level in a content strategy, content design or content marketing role. Some of our audience might be transitioning into content from another career path

  • Our audience is global, therefore we expect topics to speak to, be sensitive of, or be transferable to different cultural experiences. We also ask speakers to recognise that the maturity of content professions varies around the world

  • Topics must fall under one of the following three categories, and may offer a more specific focus under each or span all three:

    • Content strategy

    • Content design

    • Content marketing

  • The topic that you choose might introduce a new concept, or bring a fresh perspective on an existing concept, skill or approach

  • The “tool” segment must not be used to sell a product or service or a premium tool. We offer many sponsor partnership opportunities through our programme, but the 90 minute learning blocks must not be used to sell or promote an entity

  • As we value inclusion and equality in our programming, the tool, template or technique must be one that is attainable and useable by anyone attending our programme irrespective of financial circumstances or access to particular technologies that aren’t freely available

Speaker compensation

At Utterly Content we continue to strive to create an experience in which everybody can win: speakers are compensated, and we are also able to offer one of the most generous and inclusive ticketing portfolio in the world. For Utterly Content 2023 we gave out over 100 inclusion and conflict zone scholarships. These made it possible for a diverse range of individuals from around the world to attend the event, whom otherwise would not have been able to attend.

In 2024 we will continue to offer these scholarships, and will also offer a pay-what-you-can ticket model. We are only able to do this thanks to the support of sponsor partners, and speakers graciously accepting a compensation package that we recognise might not be as generous as some of the high-ticket-price conferences offered in our industry. We are therefore transparent up front about speaker compensation.

For the 2024 event, in return for leading a 90 minute learning block you will be offered:

  • A £400 speaker honorarium (this will be split if more than one speaker)

  • Free speaker mentoring offered by Tracy Playle, founder of Utterly Content and a professional certified coach and award-winning speaker

  • A full free place to attend the event, including 3 months access after the event

  • An additional full free place for you to gift to a friend, colleague or client

  • A speaker discount code, for you to provide discounted rates for others to attend the event

  • Your organisation to be listed as an event supporter in our partners and sponsors information (if they wish).

Ready to submit your idea?

If you’ve understood and agree to everything you read above and you’re ready to submit your proposal, please do so by selecting the button below. The deadline for submitting your proposal is Friday 10 November 2023, 11.59pm Pacific time