TALKS PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS 2024

We are looking for a diverse panel of speakers to share their industry knowledge and expertise at our next show, taking place at ExCeL London from 15-17 March 2024.

If you want to expand your network, build your brand, or reach new audiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you. MOVE IT show is home to the breadth of dance, brought together under one roof. With 270+ industry professionals and over 32,000 visitors to engage with from the UK and internationally, this event is not one to miss. Come and be a part of this leading festival of DANCE!

The deadline to apply is 11.59pm, Monday 16th October. The Creative team will be in touch when programming begins in September/October.

Please read the application guidelines and top tips below, for everything you need to know before completing the form.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The MOVE IT Talks Programme offers a series of inspiring Talks that take place throughout the 3-day event, free for visitors to attend. The programme is curated by the Creative Team drawing on themes and trends in the industry and influenced by applications. Successful applicants will either be programmed as part of a panel based on their area of expertise or invited to curate a talk themselves. This is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with artists, exchange viewpoints and make a positive impact on our audiences.

We aim to record all talks with the support of our technical team, with the ambition of sharing this with wider audiences.

MOVE IT does not pay talks panellists to contribute at the show.

HOW WE DECIDE

All applications are reviewed and selected by the MOVE IT Programming Team, taking into account the following principles:
• A range of different topics and provocations
• Talks that reflect the current trends in the industry
• New and exciting ideas that our visitors can experience
• High quality & engaging panellists

Due to high demand for involvement in the MOVE IT Talks Programme, we regret that it is not possible for us to accommodate all applicants. We are unable to offer feedback to unsuccessful applicants and encourage you to apply again next year.

The content in our programme is editorially independent from the commercial side of MOVE IT. Programming decisions do not reflect stand purchases or other partnerships, decisions are based on what the team feel our visitors would enjoy most.

Please carefully read through the guidelines below before clicking through to the submissions page.

Applicants can submit up to a maximum of 3 talk ideas per application and you will be able to submit more than one application. You will not be able to edit your answers once submitted.

Please ensure you have the following information ready before you start the form:
• Speaker contact details
• A great idea for a talk!

COMPLETING THE FORM
• Applicants must complete all required fields in order to submit the form successfully.
• Ensure all personal details including names and contact details are correct.
• The ‘LEAD CONTACT’ is responsible for all communication with the MOVE IT team.
• Application outcomes will be sent directly to the Lead Contact using the email provided.

TALKS DETAILS
Our ambition is to offer a wide range of talks that caters to the needs of the wide range of audiences that visit the show. We are looking for anything ranging from how-to’s, empowerment, lived experience and anything that discusses topics relevant to the industry.
Please ensure you provide a detailed description of your talk/s with as much information as you can provide about what you want to talk about. This will be used in decision making and to help with the curation of the overall talks programme. Please note that our Talks programme is curated by the Creative Team.

ACCESSIBILITY
Our venue is fully accessible. Should you be programmed, please keep in touch with us and we will make sure you are well looked after by a member of our team.