FOUNDING SPEAKER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Share Your Story.
Inspire Authors.
Build Your Legacy.
Become one of only 20 Founding Speakers at the Supporting Authors Global Virtual Summit 2026.
Share Your Story.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
More than a moment.
A platform for your voice.
Share what you have learned with authors who are ready to grow together.
Global Exposure
Share your idea with a worldwide audience.
Build Authority
Position yourself as a thought leader.
Meaningful Connections
Collaborate with authors and industry experts.
Create Real Impact
Inspire, educate and make a difference.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Voices ready to
make a difference.
Authors, thought leaders, industry experts and changemakers with a genuine story, useful insight and a generous intent to serve.
THE SPEAKER JOURNEY
From application
to lasting impact.
- 01
Apply
Tell us about your story, experience and speaker idea.
- 02
Get Selected
Selected applicants are welcomed into the Founding Speaker journey and receive their personal Speaker ID and invite link.
- 03
Build Your Author Circle
Invite 15 published, emerging or aspiring authors into the Supporting Authors community through your personal invite link.
- 04
Complete 15 Authors
Reach your 15-author community milestone to complete your Founding Speaker commitment.
- 05
Founding Speaker Confirmed
Once your 15-author circle is completed, your Founding Speaker participation is confirmed.
- 06
Receive Your Speaker Kit
Receive your official Founding Speaker badge, personalized banner and summit promotional assets, then get ready to share and inspire.
THE FOUNDING SPEAKER COMMITMENT
Your voice brings
15 more voices to the table.
Supporting Authors is being built community-first. Each selected speaker helps us welcome at least 15 published, emerging or aspiring authors into the Supporting Authors community.
Complete your 15-author circle to confirm your place as a Founding Speaker.
Personal Invite Link
→15 Authors Join
→Speaker Confirmed
→Badge + Banner
Application is the first step. Founding Speaker confirmation follows completion of your 15-author community commitment.
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
20+ voices.
300+ authors. One global stage.
Founding Speakers are helping launch a growing, collaborative author community.
Meet Your Summit Host
Sumit Chaudhary
Founder, Branding
By Sumit.
Host, Supporting Authors Global Summit 2026.
Helping authors, entrepreneurs and professionals strengthen their brands, share their stories and create meaningful digital impact.
♙EmpoweringAuthors✎ElevatingStories◎CreatingImpact
- Empowering Authors.
- Elevating Stories.
- Creating Impact.
FOUNDING SPEAKER APPLICATION
Your story deserves
a global stage.
Ready to begin your Founding Speaker journey?
15-author community commitment required for final Founding Speaker confirmation.