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Are you ready to share your expertise in search with an engaged, knowledge-hungry audience? Friends of Search is the premier conference in the Benelux dedicated to high-quality, in-depth content about SEO and PPC. If you’re passionate about search and can deliver actionable insights, this is the place to make your pitch.

Why Speak at Friends of Search?

Friends of Search stands out for its commitment to valuable, in-depth content for a specialized audience. Our selection process is designed to ensure that our speakers are not only experienced but can also offer unique perspectives and expert-level knowledge in the field.

Who We’re Looking For

Our selection criteria help ensure we maintain the quality that Friends of Search is known for. Here are a few guidelines on who we welcome and what we look for in speakers:

  • Non-Sponsored Speakers Only
    To maintain an unbiased experience, we do not select sponsors as speakers. This helps keep our content informative and objective.
  • Agency Representation Limited to Non-Local
    We focus on international perspectives, and aim to remain unbiased, so we do not accept speakers from agencies based in the Netherlands or Belgium.
  • Tool Vendors Rarely Selected
    Although we value insights from technology providers, only in exceptional cases do we select speakers who represent specific tools or platforms.

Selection Criteria

We assess each application on two main criteria:

  1. Depth of Expertise in Search
    • We’re looking for individuals with substantial knowledge and experience in SEO or PPC who can bring innovative ideas and well-researched insights to our audience.
  2. Presentation Skills
    • It’s not just what you know, but how well you can convey it. Our speakers are skilled communicators who can engage and educate an audience with clarity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Ready to Submit Your Pitch?

If you meet the criteria and are excited about the opportunity to speak at the next Friends of Search conference, we’d love to hear from you. Share your ideas, experience, and any relevant presentation history with us through the application form below.

Apply to Speak at Friends of Search

  • Write down your pitch. To make your pitch stand out, clearly outline your topic, explain why it’s relevant to the audience, and provide a brief overview of the key insights or takeaways attendees can expect. Be concise and focus on the unique value your presentation will add to the conference. If possible, include links to any previous talks, articles, or case studies that showcase your expertise and presentation style.
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