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Submit your proposal to speak at the Built by Words Conference! We're seeking passionate speakers for a range of topics. Apply now to share your expertise.
Theme: Collaborating with Machines
Conference Dates: November 12–14, 2025
Location: Online (Global)
Talk Length: 30-45 min talk + 15 min Q&A
Submission Deadline: October 13th, 2025
Call for Proposals: Built by Words 2025
We're excited to open the Call for Proposals for Built by Words 2025, a 3-day virtual conference that brings together technical writers, content strategists, UX writers, and documentation leaders to explore how writing intersects with technology, product, and business.
About This Year's Theme

The 2025 theme is Collaborating with Machines. As Al tools continue to evolve, they’re changing how we research, write, review, localize, and scale content.

We’re not looking for every talk to be about Al-but we do ask each speaker to reflect on how artificial intelligence, automation, or machine-assisted processes relate to their topic, even if in a supporting or speculative role.


Whether you’re excited about the tools, skeptical about the risks, or simply curious about what’s ahead-we want your perspective

Conference Tracks

Please select the track(s) your proposal best fits. You may choose up to two.

1. Content Ops & Tools

Tools, workflows, writing environments, automation, managing structured content, and building documentation systems from the ground up.

2. Docs & Developer Experience

API documentation, SDKs, docs-as-code, DevRel, cross-functional collaboration with
engineers, and feedback loops from developer users.

3. Docs That Drive Decisions

Metrics, analytics, content experiments, governance, and measuring business impact through
documentation and support content.

4. Designing with Words

UX writing, content design, accessibility, inclusive language, localization, and the power of
microcopy in product experiences.

5. Scaling Knowledge & Enablement

Knowledge management, internal documentation, onboarding, training, internal comms, and
building global-ready content ecosystems.

What We’re Looking For
  • Practical, experience-based talks with real examples, tools, or strategies
  • Presenters from all levels—new speakers are welcome, and support is available
  • Diverse voices, industries, tools, and approaches
  • Reflections (even brief ones) on the role of AI in your topic
Speaker Guidelines
  • Each session is 1 hour: 30–45 minutes of content + 15 minutes of live Q&A
  • Hosted via Zoom and recorded for attendees
  • Speakers receive free admission and professional branding material for social media
  • All talks must follow the W.O.R.D. Method (Why, Outcome, Reality, Doable) to create a unified structure that enhance user experience

The 2025 theme is Collaborating with Machines. As Al tools continue to evolve, they’re changing how we research, write, review, localize, and scale content.

We’re not looking for every talk to be about Al-but we do ask each speaker to reflect on how artificial intelligence, automation, or machine-assisted processes relate to their topic, even if in a supporting or speculative role.

Whether you’re excited about the tools, skeptical about the risks, or simply curious about what’s ahead-we want your perspective

Key Dates


The 2025 theme is Collaborating with Machines. As Al tools continue to evolve, they're changing how we research, write, review, localize, and scale content.


  • CFP Opens: September 12, 2025

  • CFP Closes: October 13th, 2025

  • Speaker Notifications: October 15, 2025

  • Speaker Prep Sessions:

    • October 21, 2025

    • October 28, 2025

  • Speaker Materials Due: November 3rd, 2025

  • Conference Dates: November 12–14, 2025

  • Post-Event Thank You & Feedback: November 21, 2025

Questions?

If you have questions or would like help shaping your proposal, reach out to us at the contact page—we’d love to hear from you.