Why Be a Speaker at the Women in Design Deep Dive: Be Unconventional?
Break the Mold. Reimagine Possibilities. Design With Purpose.
As a speaker at Be Unconventional, you’ll step into a powerful platform to share your ideas, amplify your voice, and inspire a diverse, engaged design community. This is more than a speaking slot—it’s a chance to spark change.
Here’s Why You Should Apply:
- Share Your Impact
Inspire others with your unconventional path, bold thinking, and creative breakthroughs. Show how you’re reimagining design in your own space—and help others do the same. - Shape the Future of Design
Your perspective can fuel meaningful change. Whether you’re leading innovation, redefining user experiences, or challenging outdated norms, this is your moment to influence the next wave of creative leaders. - Expand Your Reach
Join a dynamic roster of speakers and get your work in front of a growing audience of forward-thinking designers, brand leaders, and decision-makers across industries. - Build Lasting Connections
From curated networking to roundtable discussions, you’ll engage with a vibrant, inclusive community of peers, collaborators, and potential mentors. - Empower Others—And Yourself
Gain visibility, boost your confidence, and take pride in helping others tap into their purpose, creativity, and potential.
Are you a boundary-pusher with ideas that shift perspectives?
We’re looking for diverse voices to lead talks, interactive sessions or workshops that share your insights on embracing fresh perspectives and bold approaches.
Apply by August 15th, 2025. See Event Page for details.
By submitting the information to present at an IDSA event, you agree to the following:
- Attend speaker orientation phone / video conference call prior to the event
- Provide presentation materials to event organizers by designated date
- Maintain my allotted presentation time window
- Present content as submitted / approved by event content team
- Be present during the event to participate as an audience member
- Promote the event through my social / professional network
- Understand and acknowledge that IDSA doesn’t offer honorariums, travel, or expense reimbursement
- Content will not be used to advertise products or services (sponsorship opportunities are available, details here)
- Not disclose any confidential company information.
FAQ
- Is this event in-person only? YES but the live event will be recorded. Please prepare to be interactive with a live audience.
- How many people are expected to attend? 150.
- Do I have to be an IDSA member to speak? No.
- Do I have to be an industrial designer to speak? Certainly NOT! in fact very interested to hear from folks in adjacent fields.
- When will I hear back about my submission? You will receive an email with details about your submission no later than Sept 30th.
- I have questions, who can I reach out to? [email protected].