Experienced Speaker Application

Step To the Podium:
Chicago Dental Society's Experienced Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

We are excited to assist you on your path to potentially becoming a speaker via our recently launched Chicago Midwinter Meeting Experienced Speaker Portal. This initiative endeavors to highlight and support the experienced voices within the dental community, providing a pathway for sharing your expertise and envisioned contribution to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

Taking this crucial step towards being considered to speak at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting involves being identified and scouted by the CDS Speakers Selection Committee. This committee leverages our online portal to discover potential speakers who can add value to our meeting. We are currently scouting for speakers for the 2026 Midwinter Meeting.

Note: If you will not be speaking at a major dental meeting in 2024 or 2025, please look at our Windy City Emerging Speaker Program Portal. The Windy City Emerging Speaker Program is a premier speaking platform tailored exclusively for the fresh voices in the dental community.

Application Process: The portal offers a structured platform to showcase your credentials and proposals.

Be prepared to share:

Personal and Professional Details
Presentation Proposal
Recent and Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Supporting Materials

Selection and Notification:

Each application undergoes a thorough review by the CDS Speakers Selection Committee. If you are selected, we will notify you regarding the next steps. Please note that speakers for the Chicago Midwinter Meeting are chosen approximately 1.5 years in advance.

Personal Details:

First name

Last name

Address

City

State/Province

Zip code

Country

Mobile phone

Other phone

Professional Background:

Position/Title

Credentials

Brief Professional Biography (max 250 words)

Presentation Proposal

Proposed presentation title

Abstract or Summary (max 500 words)

Key takeaways for attendees (3 points)

Experience and Qualifications

Unique qualifications or experience for this topic (max 300 words)

Past dental meetings/conferences spoken at in the last 2 years (with topics)

Upcoming dental meetings/conferences you plan to speak at (with topics)

Online presentations (with topics); Provide links.

Supporting materials

Attach your speaker packet, relevant past presentations, publications or supporting materials

Provide any links to materials here.

Additional information

Any other relevant details or considerations?

Please note that speakers need to be scouted at least once by a member of our Speaker Selection Committee to present at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

We sincerely look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, renowned for bringing together the brightest and most experienced speakers in the dental field.

The CDS receives many inquiries from speakers every year. Our CDS Speakers Selection Committee dedicates its time and expertise to reviewing each application meticulously. If your profile aligns with our criteria, you will be selected for further consideration, and we will notify you with the next steps in the fall of 2024 into the spring of 2025. Thank you.