Call for Papers
Interested in Presenting?
INSPIRE 2027 Presenter Application Deadline: July 1, 2026.
We are always looking for dynamic speakers for our keynote sessions, breakout sessions, panels, and firesides.
If you are interested in presenting at a North Star event, please fill out our presenter application form so we can learn more about you and the topic you wish to present.
The application form includes the following:
Speaker profile:
- A professional biography (This bio should be 50-150 words highlighting your expertise on the subject matter you wish to present on, as well as your connection to this community, if any.)*
- A high-resolution professional looking headshot (submitted by email).*
- Speaking experience.
- Social Media/Website.
*If you already have a profile (with a bio and headshot) on our website, you can skip these steps, or update what is currently online.
Session proposal:
- Session title.
- Abstract/Description: A summary or outline describing the session you wish to present on.
- Key takeaways: 3-5 specific things the audience will learn.
- Target audience and level (eg., target demographic, beginner/intermediate/advance session)
- Session format (eg., keynote, breakout, panel, “My Story”)
Suggestions
If you have speakers you would like to suggest we reach out to, or have topics you would like to have addressed at a future North Star event, please email conference@northstarsaints.org.

Especially for INSPIRE 2027,
but also for firesides and other activities throughout the year.