September 16–18, 2025 | Nashville
AU 2025
Call for Proposals
Speak at AU 2025: The Design & Make Conference
AU is the conference that connects industry experts, emerging talent, and visionaries across architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment who are seizing new opportunities and driving impactful progress. And we’re looking for innovators like you to take the stage.
Speaking at AU is your chance to showcase how you’re advancing practices in your field, connecting the design and make processes from end to end, and pushing the boundaries with new technology. Call for Proposals is open through April 17, submit your idea today!
Get started with these resources

Call for Proposals guide
Everything you need to know including topics, inspiration, and class options.

Proposal worksheet
Brainstorm your ideas and prepare for
your submission.

Sample Proposals
Review previous proposals to
gain valuable insights.
Important dates
March 20–April 17
Call for Proposals
Late May
Speakers notified of selections
Late May
Speaker resources available
September 16–18
AU 2025
How Call for Proposals works

Find your big idea
It all starts with an idea worth sharing. We’d love to hear about the unique discoveries, insights, and solutions you’ve found in your work.

Shape your proposal
Familiarize yourself with the Proposal Requirements and Proposal Worksheet to better understand what we’re looking for and how to best structure your proposal.

Submit your proposal
Click ‘Submit a proposal’ on this page to start the submission process. Proposals will undergo a review period with selections announced in late May.

Why submit an AU proposal?
Speaking at AU is an incredible opportunity to influence and inspire your peers, as well as gain recognition and visibility. Contribute to the future of design and make by submitting your proposal today.
Speak at AU 2025
Submit a proposal by April 17 for an opportunity to speak at AU 2025: The Design & Make Conference.
Questions? Contact AU Speaker Management.
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