Welcome to the Black Talent (BTI) Community and thank you for your invaluable participation in our upcoming IGNITE Conference! We're thrilled to have you as a speaker for this visionary event, IGNITE 2026 happening from February 25th-27th in Toronto.

Help us maximize your session at IGNITE by completing the quick asset request form below. This will ensure we create promotional materials highlighting your participation and contributing to a successful conference.

Thank you for partnering with Black Talent Initiative! We're thrilled to showcase your insights and create an unforgettable experience at IGNITE.

We'd love to feature you in an IGNITE Speaker Spotlight—please take a few minutes to answer at least three questions below.

You can reply in writing or with a short video—whichever works best for you.

Speaker Discount Code

As a valued community member, we're pleased to extend our Friends & Family pass rate to your network. You can redeem or share it using the link below. Please do not post on social media but feel free to communicate internally or directly with your external partners.

Presentation Upload

Please Note: The deadline to submit presentations is February 10, 2025 - we will share upload details & method here in advance.

Payment Information

For speakers receiving an honorarium, please complete the following steps to ensure timely payment:

Step 1: Download the Vendor Authorization Form

Please download and complete our vendor authorization form.

Step 2: Upload Required Documents

Once completed, please upload the following documents using the form below:

• Completed vendor authorization form (from Step 1)
• Void cheque OR direct deposit form with your banking details (institution #, transit #, account #)

Promote Your Appearance

We're excited to have you join us as a speaker! To help you share the news with your network, we've created custom promotional assets just for you.

Click the button below to download your personalized materials and start spreading the word!