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If so, you're invited to join our large pool of professionals to share your insights and expertise live on stage in London at PLASA Show!
Do you have hard-earned knowledge or fresh ideas that could advance the live entertainment industry?
ABOUT THE SEMINAR PROGRAMME
Our highly regarded seminar programme attracts 1,200+ industry professionals across three theatres and three days.
The programme is a major asset of the show and is extensively promoted from up to six weeks prior. Many of the sessions are also recorded and published to our YouTube channel for later viewing.
WHO CAN APPLY TO SPEAK?
We encourage anyone thinking about applying to speak to go for it!
We want to hear from you if you are...
- A visionary with an impressive portfolio
- A practitioner with expertise in legislation
- A business leader with insider knowledge
- An industry veteran with a story to tell
- A graduate with game-changing ideas
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WHY SPEAK AT A TRADESHOW?
Speaking at PLASA Show isn’t just about sharing knowledge — it’s a powerful opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Raise Your Profile
Position yourself as a thought leader and gain recognition within the live entertainment technology industry. Speaking can open doors to new professional opportunities and future collaborations.
Grow Your ConfidenceEngaging with an audience enhances your self-assurance and public speaking skills — invaluable assets for leadership roles and professional communication.
Sharpen Your CommunicationCrafting and delivering a session will help you articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively — a skill that benefits every area of your career.
Build Valuable Connections
As a speaker, you’ll connect with other industry professionals, potential clients, and future collaborators — all within an open and engaged environment.
Enhance Your CVDemonstrating that you’ve spoken at a major industry event like PLASA Show can strengthen your professional profile and add weight to your credentials.
Support the IndustryYour contribution helps inform and inspire others, playing a role in the continued progress and innovation of the live entertainment sector.
PREVIOUS SEMINAR TOPICS FOR INSPIRATION
Creative inspiration
From Scrap to Spectacle: The Rise of The Dragonfly at Glastonbury 2024
Optimal Sound Control and Spatial Upmixing Software Create the Ultimate EDM Experience at Tomorrowland
Olympics: The Greatest Shows on Earth
Lighting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Staging Soundstorm - a Look Behind the Scenes
Making a Concert Fit for a King
Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour – design insights
The future is now
What it Takes to Make a Drone Show With Impact
Visual Storytelling in the Age of Advanced Video Technologies
Where Science Meets Theatre
The Future and What To Do About It
What's Next for Networked Video Transport Protocols?
Work smarter
The Future of Tour and Production Management
Exploring Sound Department Roles and Skills Needed for Success
How Sustainability can Help your Bottom Line
Enhancing Performance Possibilities through Real-Time Tracking
Circular Economy in Rigging Production - How the Two Complement Each Other
Setting the stage
Sound System Design for Acoustically Challenging Spaces
Best Practice for the Stability of Temporary Structures
Radio Mic Fitting for Theatre
The Craft of Intercom for Venues and Live Events
Controls Design and Operation of Video-Integrated Lighting
What's Immersive?
Need-to-know info
ABTT Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment
New Eco-Design Rules: Digital Product Passports
BS7909: 2024 - What is New?
Set in Motion Live! EN17206 Special
Resilience, Safety and Health in Production
Navigating Post-Brexit European Issues
All about people
Industry Rate Cards for Live Events Freelancers
Breaking Barriers and Redefining Leadership
Neurodiversity and our Industry
Advancements in Diversity: Where Are We Now?
Parenthood and Careers in the Live Event Industry
Wellbeing in the Industry
The Power of Collaboration Across the Live Events Industry
APPLICATION TIPS
Tell us about your talk
- Session title - Short and snappy. Aim for approximately 10 words.
- Detailed session description - Tell us what your talk is about and what our audience will gain from it. Aim for 200-300 words.
- Session overview - Clear and concise copy for us to include in the Show Guide and marketing material. Aim for 50-100 words.
APPLY TO SPEAK BY FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
