Call for Presentations

All proposals are due by Friday, November 14, 2025
Speaker Guidelines
What can I submit?
  • A company/institution may submit up to (8) EIGHT proposals with no more than (2) TWO proposals per speaker.
  • Single/multi Speaker(s) or panels are welcome – the main point of contact will be the first person listed in the application.
  • FMS Forum Annual Conference Attendees expect you to share your technical expertise and will be quite critical if they perceive a sales pitch. SALES PITCHES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL IMPACT FUTURE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FMS!
  • Click Here to view a sample list of topics included during The FMS Forum Annual Conference from 2019 - 2025.
What are the breakout session requirements?
  • Each Session description must include the following: description on session topic, key objectives and attendee take-aways.
  • Sessions should be designed as a formal, 60-minute presentation that offers practical, how-to information on a focused topic.
  • Sessions should be at the intermediate/advanced level with a focus on educational enrichment and professional development.
What are the presentation requirements?
  • All breakout session Power Point slides (to be uploaded as a PDF file) are required on the FMS Forum Template. This template will include the FMS Forum logo, as well as your company’s logo and will be made available to you by FMS should your submission be accepted for the program. Any materials received that do not comply with the below guidelines will be asked to be re-submitted until corrected.
  • Electronic presentation files are due to FMS in advance.
  • A laptop loaded with your presentation will be provided in your session room.
What are the speaker requirements?
  • A current biography and photo (for inclusion on the FMS Mobile App) will be required upon confirmation of your speaking date and time.
  • All Breakout Session speakers are required to attend in-person. If you are unable to attend, approval of replacement speaker should be approved by FMS before finalizing.
  • All Breakout Session speakers are required to participate in an Exhibit and/or Sponsorship.
  • The speaker registration fee is $750 if a complimentary registration is NOT included in an Exhibit and/or Sponsorship.
What else do I need to know?
  • An FMS representative will serve as the Moderator of your session and will:
    • Meet you in the room 15 minutes before your session begins
    • Introduce you using the bio you provided
    • Give you a high-five sign when there are five minutes left in the session
    • Will close the session
  • Attendees will be asked to evaluate sessions on a four point scale from poor (1) to excellent (4).
  • All speakers will be given an attendee list 2 weeks prior to the event that will include the following: Attendee's first name, last name, title, company and city/state.
  • The selection of proposals, along with the date and time for speaking, will be shared in February 2026
Speaker Benefits

PUBLICITY
Gain visibility through Forum's multi-prong marketing campaign to financial decision-makers

CONNECTIONS
Build relationships with hundreds of top financial institution executives from across the country

OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy full access to all education and networking events with a discounted registration rate

PLATFORM
Speak to a captive audience as you share your knowledge and expertise with attendees