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Call for Speakers at Spec Summit 2026: Apply Now!

Posted on 
July 15, 2025
Laura Sams
VP, Marketing, Specright

We are thrilled to announce the call for speakers for the Specification Management Summit 2026, taking place from February 11-13 in New Orleans, LA. This is a unique opportunity to join industry leaders across manufacturing, technology, research, and academia in sharing insights and innovations that are transforming how companies create amazing, sustainable products.

Why Speak at Spec Summit 2026?

1. Showcase Your Expertise: As a speaker at Spec Summit 2026, you will have the chance to present your knowledge and experience to hundreds. Share your success stories and lessons learned, and future opportunities in implementing Specification Management strategies that drive product innovation, efficiency, cost optimizations, and sustainability.

2. Influence Industry Trends: Your insights can help shape the future of Specification Management by addressing key topics such as supply chain digitization, data-driven decision-making, packaging sustainability, and more.

3. Network with Peers: Engage with fellow professionals who are passionate about leveraging spec data to improve business outcomes. Build connections with thought leaders from diverse sectors, including food & beverage, beauty, consumer goods, packaging, industrials, life sciences, and quick service restaurants, and more.

4. Contribute to Thought Leadership: Contributing as a speaker positions you as a thought leader in your field. It’s an excellent way to enhance your professional reputation while providing valuable knowledge to attendees eager to learn from real-world applications of Specification Management.

What We’re Looking For

We invite presentations on various aspects of Specification Management, including but not limited to:

  • Data Digitization Strategies: Breaking down data silos for better business standards.
  • Sustainable Packaging Initiatives: How companies can enforce sustainability requirements and better tracking growing regulations.
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Streamlining product development processes and speeding innovation.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging AI to enhance data accuracy, automate compliance, speed innovation, and generate real-time insights across the specification lifecycle.
  • Supply Chain Collaboration: Best practices for enhancing collaboration across your supply chain, increasing supplier performance, and remaining proactive against disruptions (i.e. tariffs, geo-political uncertainty, EPR, etc).

Whether you have case studies showcasing successful implementations or innovative approaches that address current industry challenges—we want to hear your perspective!

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit their proposals here. Please include as much information as possible to ensure the best evaluation.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute significantly towards advancing the field of Specification Management!

Save The Date

Mark your calendars—Feb. 11-13, 2026 in New Orleans at the JW Marriott. Registration will be opening soon, and as always, space will be limited.

Spec Summit 2026 promises three days filled with insightful presentations, workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration across the Specification Management Ecosystem.

Let’s work together towards creating more amazing, sustainable products.

For any questions regarding submissions or event details, feel free to contact our team at specsummit@specright.com

About 

Laura Sams

Laura leads content marketing for Specright, overseeing brand and customer storytelling. Before joining Specright in 2021, she held marketing leadership positions at GE Digital, Meridium, and Carilion Clinic. She's a storyteller at heart and is always looking for new ways to share innovation and inspiring stories. Laura is resides in Roanoke, Va., with her husband Matt, and two children Marie and Luke.

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