Introduction

WaysConf is bringing us back together for its eighth edition.
On September 16-17 2026, we’ll gather at EXPO Kraków to explore how to create products that truly matter. It’s a space to invent solutions for users, teams and businesses.

This is a conference about thoughtful decisions, real implementations and measurable results. We have launched our Call for Speakers to find inspiring voices in three key areas: 
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• Design
• Product
• Research

📅 Call for Speakers opens: March 2, 2026, 12 PM 
📅 Submission deadline: April 7, 2026 (end of day)

FULL NAME

Job title / Role

Company / Organization

COUNTRY

EMAIL ADDRESS

Phone number optional

Do you have Linkedin profile? If yes, provide us with the link optional

Short bio for attendees & marketing

This will be used in our communications and marketing before and during the conference. This is your chance to draw our audience's attention to your presentation, so try to make it simple, understandable and a bit catchy.

Bio / background for the Advisory Board

Speaker photo

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Are you representing a company or speaking independently?

I represent my company

I come as an independent and will not be representing my company

Not sure yet

What type of presentation format you would like to choose?

Expert Talk (35 min. presentation + 10 min. for Q&A)

Power talk (20 min. presentation)

Discussion Panel (45 / 90 min)

Workshop (160 min)

Masterclass (90 - 160 min)

Roundtable (45 min)

Session details

Would you like to share your knowledge through a talk / workshop?

We’re looking for sessions built around practical advice and hands-on exercises. We want participants to leave not only inspired, but with clear guidelines and specific “homework” they can use to keep developing in the area you present.

If you’d like to clarify the topic or talk things through before submitting, feel free to reach out at:

📩 hello@waysconf.io

Primary area of your session

Design

Research

Product

Title of your session

Session description

Purpose, context, value for audience, why this topic matters

Session outline / agenda

List of topics you intend to cover in your presentation.

Key takeaways for attendees

Provide at least 3 bullet points stating what practical information delegates will learn in your session to take back to the studio. This will appear on the website alongside your session summary.

Very short session summary

Please provide a concise 2–3 sentence summary of your presentation that clearly outlines its main idea, context, and value for attendees. This description will help the Advisory Board in the speaker selection process.

Which #tags would you use to describe your subject

Select max 3 tags

What is the level of advancement of your presentation?

Introductory (no prior knowledge required)

Foundational (basics with initial practical examples)

Intermediate (basic knowledge required, real-world applications)

Advanced (in-depth topics, case studies, technical decision-making)

Expert (highly specialized knowledge, architecture, deep dive)

How is this talk different from other session on the same subject? What's the "new" angle here?

Are you willing to present in English?

Yes

No

Has this session been presented before? (add links if available)

Will this session be presented elsewhere before WaysConf 2026?

Yes, but it's not confirmed

Yes and I know the details

Maybe

No

Your speaking experience (conferences, workshops, panels, etc.)

Your preferences

Help us understand your needs for the conference.

Do you require travel support to Kraków?

Yes

No (my company will cover it)

I do not require travel budget

Accommodation needs

I require budget for accommodation

Accommodation would be covered by my company

I do not require accommodation budget

Read the consent below and select your answer

I consent to the processing of my personal data provided in the recruitment form as well as my image by DESIGNWAYS CONF Sp. z o.o. with its registered office at Aleja Powstania Warszawskiego 15, 31-539 Krakow, as the personal data controller, for purposes of the recruitment process of candidates to participate in lectures during WaysConf 2026. I have been informed that submitting the above data is voluntary and that I have the right to access my data, rectify it and withdraw my consent at any time, as well as about other matters arising from Art. 13 of GDPR. Check how we process data.

I accept

I do not accept

Read the consent below and select your answer

I confirm this talk is based on real experience, not speculative or generated content.

AI-generated abstracts without real case backing will be rejected.

I accept

I do not accept

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