Can reviewers score the proposals in Fillfold?

No. Fillfold collects and records proposals. Scoring and selection happen in your own process, for example a spreadsheet.

Can speakers attach slides?

This template asks for a headshot in PNG or JPEG. Add a file upload question if you want an outline or slides.

Can I ask for a deadline?

Yes. Set a closing date in the form's settings, and the form stops accepting proposals on that date. Mention the deadline in the introduction too.

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Call for speakers: speaker application form

A call for speakers lives or dies on how easy it is to compare proposals. This form asks for each speaker's contact details, a short bio, a talk title, an abstract, the talk length (20 minutes, 40 minutes or a 90-minute workshop), the equipment needed, a headshot and whether they need travel support.

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Who it is for

Conference and meetup organisers
Programme committees selecting talks
Associations and universities running a seminar series

When to use it

Open the call a few months before the event and share the link widely. Every proposal arrives in the same format, so reviewing is quick and fair, and the headshot and bio are ready if the talk is accepted.

What the form asks

Questions

Full name · requiredShort text
Email address · requiredEmail
Phone numberPhone
Short bio · requiredLong text
Talk title · requiredShort text
Abstract · requiredLong text
Talk length · requiredMultiple choice
Equipment neededCheckboxes
Headshot (PNG or JPEG)Image upload
Do you need travel support?Yes / No

Every question can be changed, removed or reordered before you publish.

The PDF your respondents receive

Each proposal is a PDF with the bio, abstract and requirements, and the headshot shown with it. Committee members can read them in order, and you keep a record of who proposed what.

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Questions people ask

Can reviewers score the proposals in Fillfold?: No. Fillfold collects and records proposals. Scoring and selection happen in your own process, for example a spreadsheet.
Can speakers attach slides?: This template asks for a headshot in PNG or JPEG. Add a file upload question if you want an outline or slides.
Can I ask for a deadline?: Yes. Set a closing date in the form's settings, and the form stops accepting proposals on that date. Mention the deadline in the introduction too.

Start from this template

Create an account, adapt the questions and the document to your business, then share the link. Your respondents get their PDF the moment they finish.

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