Answer Engine StrategiesSpeaker proposals

Answer Engine Strategies · Q4 2026

Speaker proposal form

Search Engine Watch is inviting speaker proposals for the first Answer Engine Strategies online event, planned for Q4 2026. We want useful work from across search and related disciplines: strategies you have implemented, experiments, original research and practical demonstrations.

Tell us what you could share and what attendees could apply. Short answers are welcome. You do not need a finished presentation or previous speaking experience. We will discuss the strongest proposals with their authors before confirming sessions.

The event will be free to attend, with educational sessions and no sales pitches. We will use your details to review your proposal and contact you about the event. Submitting this form does not sign you up for a newsletter.

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Section 01

About you

01Your nameRequired

02Email addressRequired

The address we should use to discuss your proposal.

03Your role and organisationRequired

Independent practitioners and researchers are welcome.

04Website or professional profileOptional

A LinkedIn profile, personal website or relevant author page.

05Proposed session titleRequired

A working title is fine. Describe the specific subject you want to cover.

Section 02

Your proposal

06Which areas does your proposal cover? We’re looking at talks around answer engines.Required

Choose up to three. These help us review proposals across different disciplines.

07What would your contribution be based on?Required

Choose the closest match.

08What would you share with the audience?Required

Aim for 150 to 200 words. Explain the problem and who faced it, your own involvement, what you did or investigated, and the main finding. If you have presented this work before, tell us what you would update or develop for AES.

0 words · aim for 150–200

Section 03

Evidence and practical value

09What evidence or examples could you show?Required

Around 75 words is enough. Describe the results, data, screenshots, research notes or demonstration available. Include dates and the scale of the work where relevant. Anonymised examples are welcome; tell us if permission is still needed. Early findings and unsuccessful experiments are welcome too.

0 words · aim for about 75

10What could attendees do after your session?Required

Give up to three practical takeaways. Explain who could use the approach and any important requirements, such as budget, skills or access. Mention a template, worked example or other resource you could share, if available.

11Supporting linksOptional

Link to relevant work, slides, research, a demonstration or a previous talk. You can also describe material you would prefer to discuss privately. Please leave confidential client information out of this form.

12Commercial interests or other constraintsOptional

Tell us about relevant products, services or commercial relationships, and any limits on sharing the work. Include any support you would need to present. Recording and reuse arrangements will be discussed with selected speakers.

13Speaker expectationsRequired