Call for Speakers

Who, What, When, and Where

Here are the key details.

WHEN: October 25 - 26, 2023

WHERE: At the Hibernia, 1 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

WHO: You can expect to attend and interact with 300 innovators ranging in background from the LG team, tech-focused startups, investors, and corporate accelerator programs. Basically, those committed to exploring and creating innovations for the future.

WHAT: Let’s build the future together. We have the opportunity to build a brighter and better future for people, communities, and the planet. Come expecting to engage in deep discussions, workshops, and interactive activities on key areas of innovations that impact our daily lives. Designed with the intent to inspire and create meaningful connections, the LG NOVA Innovation Festival is like no other conference.

Special Features:

• Startup Pitch Competition
• Keynote Speakers
• Interactive Sessions
• Mentoring Sessions
• Meet Ups and Side Meetings

Key Topic Areas

Creating a better tomorrow is the focus Innovation Festival. We aim to achieve this by bringing together dynamic speakers and facilitators in the following topic areas:

• Collaboration & Synergy: Innovation and creativity is the byproduct of fostering collaboration and synergy, which in turn helps companies stay ahead of the curve.
• Creating the Future: Envision the possibilities for the future and we can work together by identifying methods and anticipating trends to work toward the desired tomorrow.
• Emerging Innovation: Explore the new and developing technologies, particularly in digital health, cleantech & sustainability, immersive technologies, mobility and smart life solutions.
• Innovation for People & Planet: This type of innovation is essential for creating a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Looking at the development and application of new technologies, products, and services that address societal and environmental challenges - renewable energy sources, diversity & inclusion, and employee re-skilling.
• Startup Support: Offer support and tools to startup companies ranging from funding, collaboration, frameworks, marketing, pitch practice, etc.

Session Format

The goal of our sessions is to create dynamic and interesting conversations and learnings. We encourage those applying to speak or facilitate to explore one of these session formats.

• Facilitated Roundtables: Industry insiders will spend 20 to 30 minutes at each table before switching.
• Meet Ups: A more relaxed way to connect, seek out inspiration, and find collaboration opportunities across industries and interests.
• Mentor Sessions: Small group or 1:1 coaching lasting between 15 minutes to 1 hour.
• Panel Discussion: Two or three experts or thought leaders offering deep dives into targeted topics. Each sharing different perspectives and opinions making for a lively conversation.
• Workshops: Groups collaborate on a specific assignment and explore various technology-related topics.

The following engagement tools are welcome:

• Live Polling
• Q&A
• Other forms of audience engagement

Submission Recommendations

Help us by providing a clear picture of what you are proposing for your session.

• Actionable takeaways for attendees.
• A clear outline of the tangible impact your talk as on attendees.
• An understanding of the optimal audience for your content.
• Engaging, inspiring and fun delivery.

Benefits of Speaking or Facilitating

We couldn't do this without amazing speakers and facilitators. Here are the perks of being part of the Innovation Festival.

• Full Access to the LG NOVA Innovation Festival
• Access to the Speaker Ready Room and Priority for booking meeting rooms
• Grant speakers' valuable professional exposure on the event website and in event marketing materials
• An evaluation report with session ratings and feedback after the conference
• Networking opportunities and special event access
• Give back to the tech community by sharing insights, experiences, and inspiration