For Finalists · ⭐ Community Speaking Slots
Position yourself as an authority in the countdown weeks .
Speaking opportunities at ecosystem community events in the run-up to the ceremony · positions you as an authority in your category, brings your story in front of the peer network, and compounds the finalist status into ongoing thought-leadership signal.
What you get
- Curated speaking opportunities matched to your expertise
- Introductions to event organisers across the ecosystem
- Speaker bio + one-liner drafted for you
- Optional speaker coaching for your first slot
- Content pack (slides template, promotional copy)
Why it matters
Speaking is the fastest authority-building move available and finalist status is the easiest doorway into it · you already have the credential organisers look for. Getting the doorway open before the ceremony compounds the finalist advantage substantially.
What past finalists have achieved
- Finalists who speak in the run-up typically walk into the ceremony with a broader audience already engaged
- Speaking slots often produce direct commercial conversations
- Several past finalists have used community speaking as the launchpad for a longer speaker circuit
Investment options
Pick the option that fits your situation.
No pressure · no upsells. Enquire on the tier that makes sense and we’ll walk you through the detail. If a different scope fits you better, we’ll build it.
Single Slot
£500
Includes
- One curated speaking opportunity
- Speaker bio + promotional copy
Finalists wanting to test speaking as a channel with one slot first.
Speaker Programme
£2,000
Includes
- 3-5 curated speaking opportunities across the run-up
- Speaker coaching for your first slot
- Content pack (slides template + promotional assets)
- Introductions to ecosystem organisers
Finalists using the run-up as a genuine authority-building campaign.
Timeline & delivery
First introductions made within 2 weeks · speaking slots typically fall in the 6-8 weeks pre-ceremony.
When you are ready
Enquire and we’ll walk you through it.
No fixed script · no follow-up chase. Tell us the tier that interests you, share any context that helps, and we’ll respond with clear next steps · usually within one working day.
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Finalist Alumni Access
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