Information for Speakers

We are excited to welcome you as a speaker to the Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2026. Below you will find important deadlines and all the information needed for a successful session. Should you not find an answer to one of your questions here, please reach out to programme@creativebureaucracy.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Important Dates

Next Steps

Please complete the Speaker Information Questionnaire by 10 April 2026. The information you provide will be used to prepare your speaker profile, coordinate your participation, and support communication before and during the festival.

Questionnaire Link: https://cjrld3ihpeo.typeform.com/to/YBBZw7L2

You will be asked to provide the following:

Personal details

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • A phone number where we can reach you during the festival

Background information

  • Gender (optional, for internal diversity tracking)
  • Country you work in
  • Any additional country you associate with

Professional details

  • Your organisation
  • Your current position
  • A high quality portrait headshot

Public profile links (optional)

  • Website
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

All speakers are required to register for the festival via our registration system.

Registration Link: https://creativebureaucracy.org/tickets

Please use the code sent via email by the Creative Bureacuracy Festival Team or your session organiser. Should you have any questions, or are still unsure on what code to use, please reach out to programme@creativebureaucracy.org.

Registration ensures:

  • Your access badge is prepared
  • You receive all participant updates
  • Your participation is correctly reflected in our system

To support a smooth and professional session, please familiarise yourself with the stage setup and technical conditions.

Formats and Stages Overview Briefing Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ijd88wtcpaqq028swwigt/Formats-Stages_CBF26_EN-4.pdf?rlkey=wtvnznmymu4o4dyrsap6e7gzt&st=8kd0ur15&dl=0

 

We offer speaker coaching sessions for keynote speakers and chat-format speakers.

Speaker Coaching Registration: https://calendly.com/moving-speaker/1-to-1-session-with-dyane-neiman-for-cbf-26

These sessions are designed to:

  • Sharpen your key message
  • Align your contribution with the overall programme narrative
  • Support timing and stage presence

Spots are limited and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. We strongly encourage participation.

If you are using slides, please upload your presentation by 14 May 2026.

Presentation Upload Link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/6Qo6f4yMXCFRnzmxM5je

Guidelines:

  • Format: PowerPoint (16:9)
  • Keep file size manageable (<50 MB if possible)
  • Embed all fonts and videos
  • Clearly label your file: Name_SessionTitle.pptx

Uploading your presentation in advance ensures a smooth technical setup on-site.

To support the visibility and impact of your session, the festival team will prepare a set of session assets for you in early May.

These materials are designed to help communicate your work to a wider audience and to strengthen the overall programme narrative.

We may reach out if we need any additional input or clarification. Otherwise, no action is required from your side.

You are, of course, very welcome to share the materials through your own channels once they are published.

Join us for the Speaker & Partner Reception the evening of 10 June 2026.

This is an opportunity to:

  • Connect with fellow speakers and partners
  • Continue conversations from the day
  • Build new collaborations

The registration link will be shared with you soon. We will follow up with further details and ask you to confirm your attendance in advance so we can plan accordingly.

In the weeks leading up to the festival, you will receive all final onsite information to help you prepare for your session.