Speaker Proposal Form

Canadian Franchise Association is looking for speakers for our many upcoming events and we’d like to hear from you.

Session proposals should focus on topics of solid business interest and ensure that attendees come away with good content and enhanced knowledge. Presentations must not be commercial or self-promotional in any way. There is no speaker fee. Presenters should be knowledgeable and dynamic and are encouraged to have PowerPoint presentations and/or handouts. Everyone is welcome to submit a speaking proposal, however preference is given to women presenters for Women’s Franchise Network (WFN) events.

The proposal process is easy. Simply provide a brief description of your proposed session, suggested session titles, identify three things attendees will “take away” from the session, the format of the session (single speaker, duo, panel), and the speaker contact information.

If you have questions contact Lou Gervasi, Manager of Events & Education, at 416-695-2896 ext. 243 or lgervasi@cfa.ca.

*Please note that speakers chosen for CFA speaking opportunities at our many events, tradeshows and conventions (except in exceptional circumstances) are selected from our CFA membership community. To have an opportunity to reach franchisees and franchisors, we would highly recommend that you become a CFA member by contacting Penny Young at pyoung@cfa.ca


Please complete the online form below or click here to download.
(Note: All fields marked with a * must be completed. Thank you.)

CONTACT INFORMATION (person to contact about this proposal)
First Name*
Last Name*
Title
Company
Phone
Email Address*
Are you a member of CFA?*


EVENT
National Convention
The Franchise Show (Seminar Series) - Toronto
The Franchise Show (Seminar Series) - Vancouver
The Franchise Show (Seminar Series) - Montreal
Webinars
Western Summit
Marketing Day
Legal Day
Women’s Franchise Network (WFN)
Ontario Golf Tournament
Pacific Golf Tournament
Anywhere it fits
One-Day Conference (specify below)
Other (specify below)


REGION
Pacific
Prairie
Ontario
Québec
Atlantic
National


SESSION CONTENT
Please provide 2-3 paragraph description of the proposed session.*


SESSION TITLE
What are three snappy, benefits-laden titles for your presentation?
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LEARNING GUARANTEES
What promises do you make to the audience? "When you leave this session you will..."
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3.


SESSION FORMAT
Single speaker
Two speakers
Panel (specify number of panelist below)
Other (specify below)
Other


SPEAKER INFORMATION
(please complete for all speakers and/or panelists)
Same as person submitting form

First Speaker Contact Information:
Name
Title
Company
Phone
Email Address

Additional Speaker Contact Information:
Name
Title
Company
Phone
Email Address


TERMS & CONDITIONS
I understand that this proposal may not be commercial or self-promotional in any way. There is no speaker fee. I am responsible for my own transportation, accommodation and expenses (if any). I will provide to CFA, 3 weeks before the presentation, a copy of my presentation in whole or in summary that CFA may produce as a handout for attendees. I have all necessary permissions to highlight any case studies included in my presentation. I give permission for this presentation to be summarized (with attribution) in future CFA publications. I understand that media may be present at this session. I understand that I must be a CFA member in good standing in order to be a speaker at a CFA event. If I am unable to fulfill my speaking opportunity, I understand that CFA reserves the right to use my proposed title, topic, and description with a replacement speaker.
In submitting this proposal I agree to the above terms and conditions*


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