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Speaking at Wonk Week

Wonk Week is Quorum’s premier event where we bring together professionals from across the public affairs community for two days of programming. In the past, we’ve had over 1,000 attendees!

This year’s event takes place in person on Oct. 1 & Oct. 2, 2024, and we’re looking for speakers. If you’re interested, fill out the form to the right, and we’ll follow up. Questions? Scroll below for more information, or email Darin Evangelista at [email protected].

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Everything You Need to Know About Speaking at Wonk Week

What is a Wonk Week session?

If you’ve ever attended a webinar with Quorum, Wonk Week is like webinars on steroids. We have about 12 sessions covering topics ranging from grassroots advocacy strategies, to PAC management, to policy issue debriefs, lobbying strategy, and more. Each session lasts about 45 minutes and can be in a few formats: 

  • A panel: 2-3 folks join to discuss one topic. For example, panelists from an association, nonprofit, and corporation discuss their fly-in strategies. 
  • Presentation-style: A more formalized slide-deck presentation, followed by a discussion.
  • Q+A: A member of the Quorum team will join you as a co-host for a Q+A style discussion.

This year’s event is 100% in-person in Washington, D.C.

How Can Your Organization Participate?

We’re looking for volunteer speakers for these sessions. Fill out this form if you’re interested in speaking.

What is Required for Speaking at Wonk Week?

In total, participating as a Wonk Week speaker will take 5-10 hours of your time (depending on the type of session). If you participate in a Wonk Week session, here is what you may be asked to do:   

  • Participate in a kickoff call to learn about your work and presentation topic (or brainstorm one with our team!) – August
  • Promote Your Session – we’ll provide graphics! – August & September
  • If using slides, create or collaborate with our team to get them ready. – August & September
  • Participate in a dress rehearsal to review content and get comfortable – October

Why Speak at Wonk Week?

A Wonk Week session benefits both you and your organization in several ways. For example:

  • A Wonk Week session can help your organization show off its work and communicate expertise within your industry.
  • A Wonk Week session can help establish you personally as an expert and a thought leader in public affairs.

Past Wonk Week Speakers