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.

What We’re Looking For

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

Successful sessions should:

• 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.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcome from:

• Civil society organizations
• Community-based organizations
• Businesses and social enterprises
• Universities and research institutions
• Development partners and foundations
• Government agencies
• Creative collectives
• Youth networks
• Professional associations
• Independent experts and practitioners

Cross-sector and multi-organization collaborations are especially encouraged.

Why Collaborate?

By co-hosting a Summit session, you can:

• Share your expertise with a diverse audience of changemakers.
• Showcase innovative ideas and successful initiatives.
• Build new partnerships across sectors.
• Contribute to meaningful conversations shaping the future of social impact.
• Increase the visibility of your organization and work.

Submit Your Proposal

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.

Together, let’s create conversations that challenge norms, inspire action, and build a stronger Grassroots-to-Global Impact Pipeline.