20 April 2020 – 15 May 2020
Our Call for Papers is now closed. Thank you for all those who have submitted. We will be in touch shortly
Important dates:
Call for papers open: 20 April 2020
Review phase: 15 May 2020- 1 June 2020
Notifications for submissions accepted: June 2020
(accepted speakers have 2 weeks to confirm their participation)
Final Program announcement: July 2020
Themes:
- Collaboration
- Employee Engagement
- Change Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Business Transformation
- Recruitment
- Exceptional transformation experiences
- Agile Management
- Agile HR practices
- Employee motivation
- Happiness at work
- The Future Leader

Forward Summit brings together managers, leaders and senior executives who are passionate about creating successful and thriving work environments. During our 2 day program, you will discuss, challenge and create the latest trends and innovations for the future of work.
With a focus on engagement and deep interactivity, this is your opportunity to be part of our truly exceptional experience. Submit your proposal to be part of Forward and spark curiosity & inspire our audience!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Submission Guidelines:
We are looking for dynamic, passionate and engaging speakers. Forward’s aim is to inspire, co-create and transform the discussion on management and leadership. We are looking for:
*Concrete examples and case studies
*Exceptional story tellers and enthusiastic collaborators
*Willingness to throw yourself into the immersive and highly interactive program experience
We are co-creating, not prescribing
If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your submission.
If you are selected to speak at Forward, we will be able to allocate 200 € towards your expenses and you will be able to attend the conference, on a complimentary basis as our VIP speaker.