What is a speaker?
A speaker at this convention is defined as anyone presenting material. We are looking for lectures, panels, rituals, and hands on workshops.
What dates do I need to be aware of?
- Applications are NOW OPEN.
- Applications close June 30th, 2025.
- On or before July 31st, 2025, all applicants will receive an email indicating if your topic has been accepted, not accepted, or waitlisted. Speakers on the waitlist will be notified as soon as possible if and when a speaking spot becomes available.
- ASAP after receiving your acceptance, your contract for speaking must be read, initialed, signed, and returned to confirm your speaking slot(s).
What is the process to apply?
All applications must be submitted through the google form available here.
Submit a separate application for each topic you would like to present.
What else do I need to know?
Each speaking session is 75 minutes. You may end your sessions early, but we encourage all speakers to plan for the time allotted to ensure quality programming for our attendees and to ensure less “dead air” time throughout the convention.
You will receive an email confirming your application submission. Speaker selection is a juried process. Applications will be reviewed by the Magickal Discoveries Team in July. If you have not heard anything on your application by August, please reach out so that we can assist.
All speakers, including those in a panel, will be compensated with a free Convention Only weekend pass and free access to the Halloween Ball, or two free Convention Only weekend passes. Each Speaker will be compensated only once, even if they are accepted for more than one topic. Vendors who are accepted for speaking roles will receive a $65.00 vendor fee refund. Vendors will only receive one refund, even if they are accepted for multiple topics. These speaker fees aim to provide fair compensation and incentives to speakers and vendors participating in the convention. Speakers, vendors, and volunteers will also have access to a private break area where they can prepare and rest as needed.
Speakers will be provided with a Portable Voice Amplifier with Headset Microphone and Speaker to use during their presentation.
Magickal Discoveries does have an AV setup consisting of a screen and a projector. If required, it must be indicated in the application.
Questions about the application and/or process should be sent to [email protected].