Call for Speakers - Avant South 2025

Each year, Avant South explores innovation through a focused lens. This year, that lens is transportation and its power to shape cities, drive economies, and impact daily life. We’re also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a powerful reminder of Atlanta’s legacy as a transportation powerhouse. But this isn’t just a transportation conference. We’re here to explore how innovation in mobility intersects with broader systems and sectors. We’re looking for bold perspectives on how transportation influences industries like tech, healthcare, climate, education, logistics, and beyond. Whether you’re rethinking infrastructure, building smarter systems, or disrupting the norm—we want to hear from you. 

Pitch Your Idea

Submit your proposal by by June 20 to be considered.

Apply Now

Lead the Charge

Show how your team’s pushing boundaries with AI, automation, and smart mobility. Be the name shaping what’s next across industries like healthcare, logistics, and travel.

Amplify Your Brand

Put your organization in the spotlight through Avant South’s promotions, media coverage, and marketing efforts, positioning you as a thought leader and industry influencer.

Spark Real Change

Share how your organization is tackling big challenges and driving innovation—reshaping the future of tech and transportation, starting in Atlanta.

Expand Your Reach

Engage with industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and experts, and build connections that open doors to new opportunities and strategic partnerships.

What We're Looking For:

We want speakers who bring real value to the table. Whether you’ve been in the game for years, or if you’ve made an impact early in your career, we want to hear your big ideas. Here’s what we’re after:

How to Stand Out

We’re looking for sessions that spark ideas and action. Great talks are:

  • Actionable – Share takeaways people can use right away—whether they’re launching startups, shaping policy, or leading teams.

  • Accessible – Speak to a broad, cross-industry audience. Innovation happens everywhere.

  • Thought-provoking – Bring bold perspectives, challenge norms, and start conversations that last.

  • Well-paced – Be clear, focused, and engaging.  Tell stories that stick.

Formats We Love

We welcome creative session styles that get people thinking, doing, or connecting. Start with these, or pitch your own:

  • Solo Talks – One speaker. One strong idea. Think TED-style: clear, focused, and unforgettable.
  • Panels – Multiple voices, real dialogue. Skip the monologues—bring contrast, energy, and depth.
  • Fireside Chats – Candid conversations that dig deep. Great for founder stories and big-picture themes.
  • Live Demos / Case Studies – Show us how it works. Real examples, real results, real impact.

Got something to say?

Submit your speaker application at the link below by June 20 to be considered.

Apply Now

Anticipated Timeline

The speaker notification timeline is dependent on the number and quality of proposals we receive. Feel free to contact us with any questions about the process at avantsouth@gatech.edu.