Conference Talk Proposal

Prompt

Write a compelling conference talk proposal (CFP submission) for [SPEAKER NAME] applying to speak at [CONFERENCE NAME].

Speaker context:
- Speaker: [NAME, TITLE, COMPANY]
- Topic area: [BROAD SUBJECT]
- Core insight or argument: [WHAT MAKES THIS TALK WORTH SELECTING]
- Target audience at this conference: [WHO ATTENDS]
- Format: [KEYNOTE / BREAKOUT / PANEL / LIGHTNING TALK]
- Length: [MINUTES]
- Related talks given (social proof): [PAST SPEAKING, OR 'NONE YET']

Write the proposal:

1. **Talk Title** — 3 options. Specific, outcome-focused, and searchable by attendees making session choices.

2. **Elevator Pitch** (100 words) — What is this talk and why should an attendee come? Written for the conference program.

3. **Full Abstract** (300-400 words) — For the selection committee: the problem, the insight, the structure, and the key takeaways. Make them feel they'd be crazy not to select this.

4. **Key Takeaways** — 3 specific things attendees will be able to do or think differently after this talk.

5. **Audience Fit** — How does this talk serve this specific conference's attendees? Reference the conference theme or track.

6. **Speaker Bio** (150 words) — Credentials focused on why THIS person for THIS topic.

7. **Why This Talk Now** — What makes this topic timely and relevant to select for this year's conference specifically?

8. **Talk Outline** — Section-by-section outline demonstrating that the content is developed, not speculative.