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Speak at

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At the heart of IKAT is the intention to weave together women leaders of Southeast Asia through connection and the sharing of collective wisdom. In this spirit, Harpswell is inviting proposals for 25-minute speed sharing and 50-minute breakout sessions throughout the weekend.

Sessions should align with one of the Inner Development Goal subthemes (for example, Acting – Optimism or Thinking – Creativity) and may feature more than one speaker. We encourage proposals that include interactive elements to engage participants.

The deadline to submit a proposal is July 30, 2026. Please note that speakers are required to register for IKAT.

Apply to Speak at IKAT

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Session Topics

While open to a range of topics, Harpswell encourages proposals for sessions on topics including:

Southeast Asian growth, development and opportunity
Gender equality and women's leadership
Advocacy, activism and feminist movement building
Creativity, storytelling and the arts
Care work, work-life balance and unseen labor
Cross-border collaboration
Indigenous wisdom and heritage

Submit Your Session Proposal

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