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Call for 2026 Speakers

Share Your Expertise with SITE SoCal

SITE Southern California is curating a speaker lineup for our 2026 Educational Events and we’re inviting innovative ideas, actionable frameworks, and real-world case studies that speak to the incentive travel industry and the broader meetings ecosystem.

Why Speak at SITE SoCal?

  • Reach the right audience. Engage senior planners, supplier leaders, and partners who influence MICE programs and spend.
  • Build credibility. Earn visibility through our events, social channels, email features, and post-event recaps.
  • Shape the conversation. Help set the bar for what great looks like across education, strategy, and execution.
  • Create connections. Network with a highly engaged community that values relationships and outcomes.

Topics We’re Excited About

  • The business case for incentive travel and measurable ROI
  • Business transformation and innovation across M&E
  • Tech and AI that improves planning, delivery, and attendee experience
  • Sustainability that scales across destinations and budgets
  • DEIAB that strengthens teams, programs, and results
  • Mental wellbeing and burnout prevention for high-performing teams
  • Organizational culture, leadership, and change readiness
  • Travel as transformation: designing experiences that matter

We also plan to host one panel in 2026 and welcome panel concepts with diverse perspectives.

What to Submit

Please email Holly Smith (hsmith@mgmresorts.com) with:

  • Session title and 2–3 sentence overview
  • Three concrete takeaways attendees can use immediately
  • Preferred format (keynote, fireside chat, workshop, or panel)
  • Speaker bio (150–200 words) and headshot link
  • Links to past talks or clips (if available)

Selection approach: rolling review with priority given to early submissions and content that delivers practical value to our planner and supplier community.

Questions? Reach out to hsmith@mgmresorts.com.

We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage.