Call for Speakers: AI+IM Global Summit 2026

What We're Looking For

Who Can Submit 

Everyone is welcome to propose sessions, including: 

• End users and practitioners 
• Consultants and analysts 
• Solution providers and vendors 
• Industry experts 

We Prioritize End User-Led Sessions 

Our community most values real-world insights from practitioners who have implemented solutions in their organizations. Sessions led or co-led by end users receive priority consideration in our selection process. If you're a vendor or consultant, we strongly encourage you to partner with an end user co-presenter to share authentic, practical experiences that resonate with our audience. 

Session Formats Available 

90-Minute Workshops (4 available) 
Hands-on, interactive experiences where participants work through real challenges using tools, templates, and frameworks. Perfect for deep-dive implementation planning, assessment exercises, or collaborative problem-solving. 

45-Minute Interactive Sessions (15-18 available) 
Engaging presentations with significant audience interaction, Q&A, polls, and practical takeaways. Ideal for sharing strategies, case studies, lessons learned, and emerging trends with actionable next steps. 
 

All sessions should be designed for active participation rather than traditional lecture formats. 

Session Requirements 

• Match our focus areas: Proposals should align with our suggested topics (an "Other" category allows for additional relevant topics) 
• Educational value: Sessions must provide practical, actionable insights rather than product demonstrations or sales pitches 
• End user inclusion encouraged: We prioritize sessions that feature end users sharing their experiences and lessons learned 
• Confirmed speakers: All proposed speakers must agree to participate before submission 
  

Priority Topic Areas 

Based on extensive community research and engagement data, we're particularly interested in sessions that fall within these high-impact areas: 

• AI & Information Management Integration 
  How organizations can safely and effectively prepare their information for AI applications 
• Process Automation & Workflow Transformation 
  Identifying and implementing automation opportunities in information-intensive processes 
• Information Security & Governance in the AI Era 
  Balancing accessibility with protection as AI reshapes how we use information 
• Document Management Strategy & Implementation 
  Modernizing foundational document management practices for today's digital workplace 
• Data Quality & Information Architecture 
  Organizing and optimizing information assets for maximum value and usability 
• Change Management & Adoption Strategies 
  Successfully implementing new information management practices and technologies 

We prioritize sessions that match our priority topic areas. 

We encourage sessions that: 

• Address real problems our community faces today 
• Provide practical, actionable solutions and frameworks
• Explore how emerging technologies can solve traditional challenges 
• Share lessons learned from actual implementations 
• Help practitioners advance their careers and organizations 

Don't see your expertise area listed? We welcome innovative, technology-focused approaches to any information management challenge that helps our community move forward. 

What You'll Need to Provide 

• Speaker details: Names, titles, and brief bios for all presenters 
• Session description: Clear outline of content, learning objectives, and audience takeaways 
  

Speaker Benefits 

• Thought Leadership Recognition - Position yourself as an expert with promotion across AIIM's marketing channels reaching thousands of professionals globally. 
• Complimentary Registration - Full conference access including all sessions, networking events, and materials. 
• Professional Networking - Connect with information management leaders and decision-makers from leading organizations worldwide. 
• Content Amplification - Opportunities for additional blog posts, podcast appearances, and featured articles. 

Important Guidelines 

We do not permit:  

• Product demonstrations or commercial pitches 
• Speaker changes after acceptance (may result in program reconsideration) 
• Access to attendee contact information 
• Proposals submitted after September 26, 2025 

Our Review Process 

Step 1: Peer Review 

• Industry experts review all submissions with speaker names hidden to ensure unbiased evaluation 
• Sessions are scored based on content quality, relevance, and potential audience value 
• Extra weight given to sessions including end user perspectives 

Step 2: Staff Review 

• Our team reviews the highest-scoring submissions 
• We ensure a balanced mix of vendor-led and user-led sessions 
• Final selections prioritize overall program quality and audience needs 

Next Steps 

Ready to submit? By proceeding with your proposal, you'll agree to our speaker terms and conditions.

We'll personally communicate with all applicants about their submission status. 

Questions? We're here to help make your submission process as smooth as possible. Contact hello@aiim.org with questions.  

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our community's learning and growth!