The Applicant Resource Center has information about the types of questions you will answer as you complete your submission including topics, available session formats, and the types of speakers we who generally participate. It also contains resources including a Planning Worksheet and information on Office Hours, where WorldatWork staff will be available on a first-come-first serve basis to provide feedback or answer questions. 

We highly recommend completing your submission in the Planning Worksheet and then copy and pasting that information into the online form as it can timeout due to inactivity. You will not be able to save the online form as you go.

Our selection process is highly competitive. An advisory committee reviews submissions and makes selections to craft a program that balances topics, session formats, and speaker profiles.

The information you will provide in the submission form is critical to the selection process. The committee relies on this information to understand precisely what will be delivered to participants, and WorldatWork's marketing team uses it to ensure optimal attendance at your session. Additionally, the speaker information asked for in the submission form is essential to understanding the speaking style, professional expertise, and diversity of perspective of applicants. 

Additional information on selection criteria is available on the Applicant Resource Center. 

You can complete as many submissions as you like while the call is open; however, due to the limited number of speaking spots available, we encourage you to carefully craft each submission with a clear vision, strong application message, voice(s) of authority and experience, and connection to the practitioner audience. The more specific and detailed your submission, the better. 

You can make edits to your submission anytime while the Call is still open.

Yes, but there are specific guidelines. Please visit the Consultant & Service Partner Guidelines page for full details. 

• Submit a complete proposal including names of all speakers who will be a part of the session. 
• Before submitting a proposal to speak, make sure all speakers are available and holding the conference dates of August 4-6 until notified of your submission status. 
• Communicate the accept/decline status of the session proposal to all presenters.
• Please note the submitter is considered the primary point of contact for each submission. All notifications associated with submissions will be sent only to the submitter. ​​​​​​​

Yes. However, we ask that you receive confirmation from all speaker(s) that are included in your submission(s) that they are interested in speaking at Sales Comp '26 and have the event dates held prior to submitting.

Intent to bring additional speaker/s will not be considered in the assessment of submission. Only those whose details are provided in full will be considered as a voice and perspective to the submission.

Note that you will be required to provide all session and speaker details for the proposal.

Yes. If interested, please get in touch with Julie Aten at julie.aten@worldatwork.org for more information about the opportunities or process.  

• Be available to present in-person at Sales Comp '26 in Boston, Massachusetts, August 4-6, 2026.

• Create fresh, original, unique, and current content aimed to solve today’s problems. Please, no replays of webinars or other presentations. 

• Tailor content and delivery to address participant needs.  

• Attend speaker training and preparation meetings, be open to feedback, and meet all deadlines. For training, we will ask that at a minimum you will participate in the following:  

  • One group orientation session in May 2026.

  • One rehearsal or session review depending on your session format during June or July 2026.

• Refrain from selling or lead generation in content sessions. WorldatWork offers several paid, sponsor-led sessions to feature your organization and showcase your solutions, as well as booth and networking opportunities. If interested, please get in touch with visibility@worldatwork.org for more information about the opportunities or process.  

We are so grateful to our speakers for both their time spent in preparation and their willingness to share their expertise. As a Sales Comp '26 speaker you will receive:

• If you are a Practitioner, Academic (with no other source of employment), or Nonprofit Organization Representative, you will receive a complimentary event registration so you can engage and network with other participants throughout the event. Consultants and Service Providers will not receive a complimentary registration.
• Visibility and recognition for you and your organization as a thought leader.  
• A chance to give back to the profession and help peers devise solutions to current and emerging business challenges.
• Access to exclusive, complimentary speaker coaching and resources to help bring your session to life. 
• If you are a Practitioner, Academic (with no other source of employment), or Nonprofit Organization Representative, and an active member of WorldatWork, WorldatWork will cover the costs of room and tax for a two-night stay at a host hotel. If you are a Practitioner, Academic, or Nonprofit Organization Representative and are not an active member of WorldatWork, WorldatWork will cover the cost of room and tax for a one-night stay at a host hotel. Speakers who are Service Providers or Consultants not engaged with a single company's workforce are not eligible for complimentary hotel accommodations. Speakers will be responsible for all other expenses.   
• WorldatWork recertification credits. 

Submission status notifications will be emailed to submitters no later than March 16.

Your session date and time will be included in the submitter notification. Room placements will be sent closer to the event.