Apply to Speak

at the 2026 Learn Tourism Conference

Application deadline extended until midnight on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The DIY Tourism Conference is now the Learn Tourism Conference

We’re thrilled to offer three new tracks of learning

In 2026, we’re expanding our educational sessions in new ways.

Tourism Marketing & Tech

Where creativity meets strategy. Learn how to harness digital tools, data, and storytelling to amplify your destination’s visibility and attract the right visitors.

Visitor Services & Experience

Discover how to create unforgettable, human-centered experiences — from frontline service to community connection — that keep visitors coming back.

Leadership & Local Impact

Explore how strong leadership fuels vibrant destinations. Focus on building influence, driving change, and delivering value for your organization and community.

Tell Us Your Story

Submit your proposal to speak at the 2026 Learn Tourism Conference on March 9 and 10, 2026, in downtown Richmond, VA. Help us create an educational experience that is transformative, engaging, and accessible – TEA™.

Important Details

All sessions must be submitted by October 3, 2025

Each speaker can submit 1 – 3 sessions.
All sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Thank you for considering our event! We’d love to learn with you. Speakers will be contacted no later than October 15, 2025 to confirm acceptance of your proposal.

Please submit all questions to Lead Instructor Sarah Benoit at sarah@learntourism.org. You can also reach out to her direct line at ‪(727) 201-2066‬.

Let’s Learn, Grow, and Create Transformation Together!

Apply now