Become A Speaker
Speaking at Tech Differently is about sharing ideas with fellow techies who care about making the world even 1% better.
Two ways to speak at the October 2026 conference:
Speaker Accelerator
The heart of Tech Differently, runs this May-October. (Enrollment open until June 30.)
A six‑month program to develop a talk that tech audiences need to hear. Two-three hours a month, plus optional sessions. Limited to 20 people.
We meet you exactly where you are, whether you’ve spoken before or not. You just need curiosity and something you care about.
You’ll walk away with a reusable conference talk that tech audiences need to hear, and a clearer, more confident way of talking about your work.
Participants present their talk at the conference in October.
Pay-what-you-can spots available. We don’t want finances to be the reason you don’t apply and share your ideas with the world.
Applying is not a commitment. If you’re unsure, apply. We’ll have a conversation to see if it’s a good fit.
Questions? Speaker Accelerator · FAQ · contact us
Conference Speaker
For experienced speakers applying for a conference spot without going through the Speaker Accelerator.
If the Speaker Accelerator is not for you but you still want to speak at the conference, then please apply as a standard (but still awesome) conference speaker.
Priority is given to Accelerator participants. If spots remain, a few will be open to the public through a selection process based on talk fit, balance, and representation.
No matter how much speaking experience you have, if you’d like a guaranteed spot and would enjoy shaping your talk with support and community, the Speaker Accelerator may be a better fit.
Questions? Contact us
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