Become a Speaker

We’re excited to invite you to join the connectED Webinar Network as a featured speaker. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible continuing education to parks and recreation professionals, community leaders, and local government teams across the country. As a trusted expert in your field, we believe your voice will greatly contribute to the growth and impact of this network.

What We Do

connectED Webinar Network delivers live and on-demand webinars designed for professionals in local, state, and national parks and recreation systems, as well as community development leaders. We partner with speakers who bring practical insight, innovative thinking, and real-world experience to the table.

Key Details

  • Webinar Format: 45–60 minutes presentation + 15 minutes Q&A

  • Platform: Crowdcast (user-friendly for both presenters and attendees)

  • Compensation: Speakers receive 20% of registration revenue for their session

  • Promotion: We handle all webinar marketing, registration, tech hosting, and post-session follow-up

  • Audience: Parks and rec staff, municipal leaders, nonprofit administrators, and more

Scheduling and Commitment

Once a webinar date is confirmed, we ask that speakers commit to the session as scheduled. If you need to reschedule, we will work with you to find a new date; however:

  • If you cancel within 10 days of the event and are unable to reschedule, we reserve the right to withdraw the invitation for future sessions.

  • If we need to cancel (for tech or administrative reasons), the session will be rescheduled promptly and you will retain your speaker slot.

We’ll provide all the tech support and onboarding you need, including a Crowdcast walkthrough and promotional toolkit.

Why Speak for connectED?

  • Expand Your Reach — Present to a national audience of decision-makers and front-line professionals.

  • Build Your Brand — Gain visibility and authority within the public service and parks community.

  • Grow Your Network — Connect with associations, city leaders, and other influential partners.

  • Earn Revenue — Receive compensation for your time and expertise.

We’d love to feature your voice in our upcoming series. If you're interested, please reply with your topic ideas and availability, and we’ll schedule a quick onboarding call.

Let’s work together.