September 16–18, 2025 | Nashville
AU 2025
Call for Proposals
AU 2025 Call for Proposals is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal this year. We appreciate
your time, dedication, and interest in sharing your knowledge with the AU
community. Submission status updates will be sent out at the end of May.
Get started with these resources
Call for Proposals guide
Everything you need to know including topics, inspiration, and class options.
Proposal worksheet
Brainstorm your ideas and prepare for
your submission.
Sample Proposals
Review previous proposals to
gain valuable insights.
Important dates
March 20–April 17
Call for Proposals
Late May
Speakers notified of selections
Late May
Speaker resources available
September 16–18
AU 2025
How Call for Proposals works
Find your big idea
It all starts with an idea worth sharing. We’d love to hear about the unique discoveries, insights, and solutions you’ve found in your work.
Shape your proposal
Familiarize yourself with the Proposal Requirements and Proposal Worksheet to better understand what we’re looking for and how to best structure your proposal.
Submit your proposal
Click ‘Submit a proposal’ on this page to start the submission process. Proposals will undergo a review period with selections announced in late May.
Why submit an AU proposal?
Speaking at AU is an incredible opportunity to influence and inspire your peers, as well as gain recognition and visibility. Contribute to the future of design and make by submitting your proposal today.
Questions? Contact AU Speaker Management.
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