Every year, hundreds of voices take the apidays stage — from open-source builders and technical founders to digital policy makers and enterprise engineers.
They all share one thing: a perspective worth spreading.This page isn’t just about how to submit a talk. It’s about what makes an apidays talk work — and how we support and amplify the people behind them.
We've hosted over 2,500 talks in more than 15 countries.
The most memorable ones had a few things in common:
Real stories over polished pitches
Whether you’re a developer or a C-level exec, your experience is what makes your talk valuable. Speak from it.
Opinions, not just overviews
Take a stance. Challenge assumptions. Share what you’ve learned the hard way. Our audiences crave signal, not noise.
Generosity of insight
Our best talks teach. Walk the audience through your process, not just your outcome. Leave them smarter than you found them.
Respect for time
The 20–30 minutes you get on stage is a gift. Don’t waste it with filler, self-promotion, or product plugs.
You don't need to be famous. But we're looking for people who bring:
Original perspective
We value people who challenge status quos and share field-level knowledge.
Clarity and curiosity
Take a stance. Challenge assumptions. Share what you’ve learned the hard way. Our audiences crave signal, not noise.
Relevance to our themes
We’re focused on APIs, ecosystems, platforms, governance, and the human side of tech. We welcome fringe ideas that connect.
We're pretty relaxed — but a few things are non-negotiable:
Sales pitches in disguise
If your talk is designed to funnel to a product or service, it's not a fit. Save that for booths or demos.
Recycled keynotes
We love your classic hits — but we're more interested in what you're working through now.
Disrespect, discrimination, or exclusion
apidays is an inclusive space. We hold speakers to that standard.
We don't just put you on a stage.
We support you as a thinker, creator, and contributor.
You’ll be speaking to a global audience of curious, connected professionals.
Your talk will be amplified — through recordings, clips, and editorial features.
You’ll be joining a network of thoughtful builders, doers, and disruptors.
We want your talk to be seen, shared, and remembered.
Tips to help your talk resonate, stand out, and stick with the audience.
A specific, punchy title
A clearly stated problem or question your talk addresses
One powerful story, example, or case study
A call-to-action or takeaway for the audience
Need inspiration? Browse our YouTube channel or check out talks from past speakers
If this sounds like your kind of stage, we want to hear from you.
Submit your application
