Become a Speaker at the WSBA 2026 Trailblazers Summit!
Thank you for your interest in speaking at the WSBA 2026 Trailblazers Summit!
DEADLINE for applications is April 15th
This one-day, high-energy event is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals ready to take action and level up. Attendees will gain powerful insights and real-world strategies to break barriers, seize opportunities, and thrive as dynamic, action-oriented Trailblazers.
We’re looking for engaging, knowledgeable speakers who can deliver high-impact content that empowers and inspires. If you have expertise and experiences that align with our themes, we invite you to apply!
We can’t wait to hear your ideas and work together to make this summit an unforgettable experience!
Ready to Inspire?
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, May 7, 2025
📍Location: Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St, Bridgeville, PA 15017
🕘 Schedule:
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration, networking & refreshments
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Speaker sessions
3:00 - 5:00 PM | Reception, networking & refreshments
How to Apply
To ensure a dynamic and well-rounded event, we ask that you submit:
✅ Your headshot
✅ A brief bio
✅ At least one online link (website, LinkedIn, etc.)
✅ A short summary of your proposed session 3-5 sentence overview of what you will discuss and how it ties to the themes
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than April 15, 2025.
Event Themes & Topic Ideas
We’re seeking speakers across three core themes:
Courage
Stepping into the unknown, challenging norms, and choosing to act despite fear.
Taking bold risks or making unconventional career moves
Speaking up, advocating for change, or challenging the status quo
Navigating failure, fear, or self-doubt—and choosing to move forward anyway
Commitment
Showing up consistently, doing the work, and staying the course over time.
Staying the course through setbacks, rejection, or slow progress
Building something meaningful over time (career, business, or impact)
The discipline, habits, and resilience behind long-term success
Connection
Building meaningful relationships that support, elevate, and create impact.
Building authentic relationships and strong professional networks
The power of mentorship—guiding others and being guided
Creating community, opening doors, and lifting others along the way