The Edward Jones Center at Drury University is currently seeking presenters

2012-2013 Conference Series

Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 – Minority Entrepreneurship Workshop

We are seeking presenters in all areas of entrepreneurship and related business topics, as well as minority entrepreneurship and special opportunities for minority-owned businesses. Opportunities include participating in a panel discussion of minority entrepreneurs, presenting a breakout session on entrepreneurship or a necessary business topic, or presenting a keynote presentation. We are seeking minority entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of community members.

October/November 2012 – Ecopreneurship Conference

We are seeking presenters in all areas of green business and entrepreneurship. Opportunities include participating in a panel discussion of green entrepreneurs, presenting a breakout session on green entrepreneurship or a necessary business topic, and presenting a keynote presentation. We are seeking green entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of primarily college students and some community members.

November 2012 – Quarterly Lunch and Learn

We are seeking a presenter on a topic related to entrepreneurship to lead a casual lunch-time session. The subject of the session is TBA based on presentation applications and potential audience suggestions. We are seeking entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of community members.

February 2, 2013 – Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES)

We are seeking presenters in all areas of entrepreneurship and related business topics. Opportunities include participating in a panel discussion of women entrepreneurs, presenting a breakout session on entrepreneurship or a necessary business topic, and presenting a keynote presentation. We are seeking women entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of community members.

February 2013 – Quarterly Lunch and Learn

We are seeking a presenter on a topic related to entrepreneurship to lead a casual lunch-time session. The subject of the session is TBA based on presentation applications and potential audience suggestions. We are seeking entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of community members.

April 6, 2013 – Self Employment in the Arts Conference (SEA)

We are seeking presenters in all areas of art including visual, performing, literary and media. Opportunities include participating in a panel discussion, leading a breakout session or presenting a keynote presentation. We are seeking artists, educators, business owners and arts administrators to speak to an audience of primarily college students and some community members.

May 2013 – Quarterly Lunch and Learn/Small Business Week

We are seeking a presenter on a topic related to entrepreneurship and small business to lead a casual lunch-time session. The subject of the session is TBA based on presentation applications and potential audience suggestions. We are seeking entrepreneurs and service providers to speak to an audience of community members.  

Ongoing – Drury Entrepreneurship Club Events

We are seeking presenters on topics related to entrepreneurship and small business that would be particularly interesting to college students. Opportunities include presenting at a club meeting or campus event, mentoring students, or serving as a mentor or judge for an idea pitch competition.

If you are interested in presenting or have a suggestion of a potential presenter, please fill out the appropriate form. Please note that there are a variety of opportunities and check all areas that you are interested in participating in; we will be in contact with you to coordinate the schedule.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.

Conference Presenter Application Form

Conference Presenter Nomination Form