COLLABORATE.
CO-HOST.
CREATE IMPACT.
Propose a talk, panel, or workshop during the Summit. We welcome cross-sector collaborations that challenge norms and inspire change.
Submit Your Proposal →ideas into
the Circle.
Bring Your
Ideas to the
Spicy Circle Summit
The Spicy Circle Summit is built on the belief that lasting change happens when diverse voices come together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and create solutions.
We invite organizations, networks, institutions, businesses, community groups, and thought leaders to propose engaging sessions that inspire learning, collaboration, and action.
Propose a talk, panel, workshop, masterclass, or interactive dialogue that contributes to the future of grassroots leadership.
Sessions that
move ideas into
action.
We welcome proposals that align with the 2026 Summit Theme:
Building the Grassroots-to-Global Impact Pipeline: Collaborating Across Activism, Creativity, Enterprise & Innovation for Lasting Change
What We're Looking For
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration.
- Share practical tools, experiences, and solutions.
- Inspire meaningful dialogue and audience participation.
- Showcase innovative approaches to social impact.
- Connect grassroots action with regional and global opportunities.
Session Formats
You may propose:
- Panel Discussions
- Fireside Conversations
- Interactive Workshops
- Masterclasses
- Roundtable Dialogues
- Community Storytelling Sessions
- Innovation Showcases
- Collaborative Learning Sessions
We're particularly interested in interactive formats that encourage participation and networking.
Bring your
sector into
the Circle.
Applications are welcome from:
Cross-sector and multi-organization collaborations are especially encouraged.
Civil Society
Civil society organizations
Community
Community-based organizations
Business
Businesses and social enterprises
Academia
Universities and research institutions
Development
Development partners and foundations
Government
Government agencies
Creatives
Creative collectives
Youth
Youth networks
Professional
Professional associations
Independent
Independent experts and practitioners
Turn a session
into a connection.
By co-hosting a Summit session, you can:
Share Expertise
Share your expertise with a diverse audience of changemakers.
Showcase Ideas
Showcase innovative ideas and successful initiatives.
Build Partnerships
Build new partnerships across sectors.
Shape Conversations
Contribute to meaningful conversations shaping the future of social impact.
Increase Visibility
Increase the visibility of your organization and work.
Let's create
something
meaningful.
Every great collaboration begins with a conversation.
If you have a compelling topic, an inspiring story, or an innovative approach that can help communities thrive, we invite you to collaborate with us.
Please provide enough detail for the Spicy Awards team to understand your proposed session, intended audience, format, and the value it would bring to the Summit.