Speaker Submission Form & Guidelines

Join Us as a Speaker at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival!

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We’re calling on Podcast Creatives, Audio Professionals, Industry Leaders, and Cultural Innovators to take the stage at Afros & Audio 2025.

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This year’s theme centers on intentional creation, sonic innovation, and collective strategy. We’re curating sessions that go beyond the basics—inviting bold thinkers and skilled practitioners to share actionable insight, radical imagination, and authentic storytelling.

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Our 2025 Tracks:

• New & Aspiring Podcasters Track

  • For creatives in the early stages, this track offers practical tools to build your foundation, refine your voice, and turn your big idea into a podcast that resonates. Think hands-on workshops, real-world strategy, and community-based insight.

• Podcast Creator Track

  • For those already in the game and looking to elevate—this track explores narrative mastery, content innovation, monetization, audience engagement, and workflow efficiency. Expect sessions that push boundaries and sharpen your creative output.

• ​Audio Professional Track

  • Built for producers, editors, sound designers, and technical leads. This track focuses on the craft, high-impact audio, business infrastructure, and securing paid work. It’s about thriving in the industry and helping others do the same.

• Creative Vision & Narrative Impact

  • For podcast artists, storytellers, and cultural disruptors creating unforgettable, genre-defying audio. This track is designed for creators who are not only building podcasts—but building canon. Whether through immersive sound design, intimate storytelling, or narrative innovation, these sessions are for those who care about reimagining audio experiences, impact, and experimentation.

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As a speaker, you'll help shape the future of podcasting while sharing your earned knowledge with an engaged, influential, and values-driven community. From multi-hyphenate independents to leading voices in tech, culture, and media—our attendees are here to build and expand what’s possible.

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We’re committed to innovation, intersectional inclusion, and accessible design across every part of the experience. Learn more about our inclusion and accessibility commitments and how your voice can contribute to this game-changing weekend.

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Apply now to speak and be part of this transformative gathering.