Welcome Speakers and Presenters!

We invite you to participate in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Call for Speakers for GATHER 2023 - The National Conference by ASID, in Los Angeles, CA, August 13th - 15th, 2023.  This proposal submission portal is used primarily to source and select education sessions and activations to be held at GATHER, however, applications may be considered for regional events, online learning courses for the ASID Academy, and other educational products. 

About ASID 

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), with more than 23,000 members, is the largest and only multi-disciplinary professional organization encompassing interior designers, interior design students, educators, researchers, manufacturers, and suppliers. We prepare our members to excel in a dynamic and evolving profession by creating, collecting, and disseminating applied knowledge. We lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability. ASID Education is recognized throughout the interior design industry as a leader in providing quality education products and services. Speakers and presenters associated with ASID Education events, learning assets, and platforms are similarly recognized as industry thought leaders and subject matter experts. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building, and outreach, we strive to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. 

Benefits of Being a GATHER Speaker/Presenter

Speakers from GATHER gain increased visibility throughout the ASID community. Along with their companies and organizations, speakers are included in promotional information, other marketing materials, and listed on the GATHER 2023 website. Being a speaker allows for opportunities to network with peers and professionals at specifically designed connection points throughout the event. Being a GATHER speaker can prove their value, expertise, knowledge, and insight by effectively presenting relevant and timely subjects, often leading to business development. It's a great professional opportunity!

Timeline:

• Call for Speakers Open - November 14, 2022
• Call for Speakers Deadline - January 16, 2023
• Review Period - Mid January to early February 2023
• Invitations/Notifications sent out to Speakers/Presenters - Mid February 2023
• Speakers announced for GATHER 2023 - Late February to early March 2023