Birmingham, 10-11 February 2026
Call for Speakers
Do you have experience to share that could inspire and educate others in cultural income generation? If so, why not consider presenting a session at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in 2026.
We want to hear about the creative ways you drive income and engage visitors at your venue, and what you’ve learned from it. We’re interested in all strands of commercial activity, as well as areas such as leadership, recruitment, inclusivity and sustainability, and we’re keen to hear from all types and sizes of cultural organisations.
All speakers receive one free day at the Conference, where you’ll have the chance to network with over 800 colleagues from across the sector.
To apply, simply give us the topic, title and a brief summary of your proposed session. We’re open to shorter quickfire sessions, as well as joint presentations. Just keep in mind your content must have educational value, with real life experience and practical takeaways.
Deadline for submissions: Friday 15 August.
For anyone thinking about speaking at the conference, I would absolutely encourage you to – the creative ways you drive income at your venue will be of huge use to others and you’ll be amazed at the connections you make and knowledge you gain.
Matthew Henderson, Head of Development Projects, Kynren 11Arches