Speak at the Summit

SPICY CIRCLE SUMMIT 2026

TAKE THE
STAGE.
MOVE THE CIRCLE.

Share your ideas, experience and lived knowledge with changemakers building the grassroots-to-global impact pipeline.

SPEAK AT THE SUMMIT
12 September 2026 Mageuzi Hub · Nairobi
Volunteer Speaker Opportunity Speaking opportunities are offered on a voluntary basis.
SPEAK AT THE SUMMIT

Bring your
voice to
the Circle.

The Spicy Circle Summit is the official thought leadership platform of the Spicy Awards 2026 — bringing together Activists, Creatives, Entrepreneurs, Initiators, Innovators, policymakers, development partners, investors, researchers, media professionals and community leaders.

Under the 2026 theme, “Building the Grassroots-to-Global Impact Pipeline — Collaborating Across Activism, Creativity, Enterprise & Innovation for Lasting Change,” the Summit explores how cross-sector collaboration can transform grassroots ideas into sustainable local, regional and global impact.

We are looking for speakers who can bring knowledge, lived experience, practical insight, challenge, storytelling and actionable ideas to the conversation.

12 September 2026
Mageuzi Hub, Metropolitan Court, Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Hosted by Spice Without Borders in partnership with Spicy Awards.
SPICY CIRCLE SUMMIT 2026

Speaker & Session Proposal

Complete the application below. Required fields are marked with *.

01

Speaker Information

Tell us who you are and where your work is rooted.

JPEG, PNG or WebP. Recommended minimum: 1000 × 1000 pixels. Maximum file size: 5MB.
02

Your Speaking Role

Select the format that best matches your proposed contribution.

03

Spicy Archetype & Expertise

Help us understand the perspective you bring to the Spicy Circle.

Select the areas that most closely represent your expertise. Please keep the selection focused.
04

Session Proposal

Tell us what you want the audience to experience, learn or act on.

Recommended: approximately 250 words 0 / 2500
05

Audience & Impact

Help us understand who should be in the room and what difference your contribution can make.

06

Experience & Credibility

Help the programming team understand your track record and perspective.

07

Accessibility & Technical Requirements

Tell us what you need to participate effectively.

08

Media & Communications

Help us understand how we may communicate your participation.

This may include your biography, photograph, session title, recordings, livestreams, event photography, interviews and promotional materials relating to the Summit.
09

Volunteer Speaker Commitment

Please read this carefully before submitting.

The Spicy Circle Summit is a purpose-driven, community-powered initiative.

All speaking opportunities are offered on a voluntary basis. At this time, the Summit does not provide speaker honoraria, appearance fees or financial compensation.

Selected speakers may receive:
  • An official invitation to speak.
  • Recognition across Summit and Spicy Awards communication platforms.
  • Opportunities to connect with changemakers, development partners, investors, policymakers, media and community leaders.
  • Professional photographs and media coverage where available.
  • Access to Summit and networking opportunities.
SPICY CIRCLE SUMMIT 2026

Don't just
speak.
Move people.

Help build a grassroots-to-global impact pipeline that connects courage, creativity, enterprise and innovation for lasting change.

Apply to Speak →
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