Speak, teach or advise at Gateway for Business
We’re looking for practitioners: people who run businesses, buy from them, fund them or advise them, and who can explain what works in plain language.
How do I apply to speak at Gateway for Business?
Complete the speaker application on this page. Tell us which track you’d speak to, the format you prefer and what participants will be able to do after your session. The programme team reviews every application against the year’s theme and the needs of each track.
Ways to take part
Track session
A talk or panel in the Discover, Build, Grow or Scale track, on the year’s theme.
Practical workshop
A hands-on session for no more than 40 people, where participants leave with something done.
Business Clinic advisor
Fifteen-minute one-to-one sessions with business owners who bring a real question.
Fix My Business panellist
Diagnose a real business problem live on stage, alongside other experts.
Plenary panel
Mixed-stage panels that bring a first-time founder, an SME owner and a corporate buyer together.
Library masterclass
A recorded masterclass or webinar for members of the Business Knowledge Library.
What we look for
- Practical experience over titles
- Sessions that end with something participants can do
- Plain language: no jargon, no MBA required
- No sales pitches. Exhibitors can show their products in the Marketplace.
- A range of voices, including township, rural, women-owned and youth-owned businesses
Speaking opportunities for partners are agreed as part of their partnership. See partner roles.
How selection works
Apply
Send the form on this page.
Review
The programme team reviews applications against the theme and each track’s needs.
Conversation
Shortlisted speakers have a short call to shape the session.
Confirmation
Confirmed speakers receive a speaker brief, timings and a recording release for the Business Knowledge Library.