Information for Potential Speakers
Running for 4 days from September 7–10, 2026, the 2nd Aligned AI Summit is for heart-led online offer creators ready to use AI in a way that actually fits the way they work, the way they sell, and the way they want their business to feel.
It feels like everyone's talking about AI right now - loudly! So many online offer creators want to use more AI in their business, but the conversation has moved on faster than most of us have been able to keep up with.
That's why I'm bringing the Aligned AI Summit back. Not to push AI for the sake of doing more, but to show what's possible when you use it on your own terms to replace actual work in your business.
Over four days, this summit will feature 30+ creators sharing real workflows, real businesses, and honest behind-the-scenes shares of what's working for them now.
And no, you don't have to be an AI expert to speak at this event. You just need an inspiring story, real workflow, or strategy to share.
Using AI in a way that protects your energy and reduces your workload, while staying fully yourself.
We want behind-the-scenes shares of how you've handed work to AI without losing your voice or values - and built something that keeps moving when you're not working.
Using AI across the full marketing and sales journey, from content and emails to launches, funnels and evergreen sales.
We want real examples of what you've handed to AI, and what the results actually looked like in your business.
How do you create offers people actually want to pay for when AI can produce everything?
We want honest conversations about positioning, differentiation, and the unexpected opportunities that open up when you're building with AI rather than against it.
Whatever your topic, we want presentations that show AI working with your values, your voice and your audience. We're definitely not about AI that churns out generic content or replaces the unique magic that makes your business yours ✨
Hi, I'm Ruth, a business coach, author of Quietly Ambitious, and host of the Soulful Sales Show podcast. This will be my 7th summit, so I know what I'm doing.
I'm also neurodivergent, a massive introvert, and someone who has been running an online business through fatigue and fluctuating capacity since 2008. AI is how I keep things moving on the weeks I can't, with tools built on my brand, my voice & my values.
I'm not a tech person and I never set out to become one. I brought 15+ years of business and marketing knowledge to AI, and that's what makes these workflows useful rather than generic.
I also think a lot about what it means for AI to feel genuinely human, not as a box to tick, but because I think that's what makes it work for you and for the people you serve. That's the conversation this summit is built around.
The Aligned AI Summit is back for its second year. The first was my biggest summit ever, bringing in 2,250+ attendees, and I'm excited to build on that.
Speakers frequently tell me my events are the best they've ever spoken at in terms of organisation and engagement.
One of the things I hear most from attendees: "I didn't expect to feel so seen." That's really what these summits are about.
"I got more interest in this summit than I've gotten in the last 10 bundles I've contributed to collectively."
"I take part in a lot of these and this has been really well organised and promoted."
"This was by far one of the best summits I've attended… I feel like I have 'permission' to do what I need to for me and my business."
"This was one of the best organized and most detail oriented summits I have ever been a part of."
"Everything was so clearly run and I understood timelines and expectations at all times. Everything came at the right time, with clear guidelines, dates and instructions."
"I more than doubled my email list (I wasn't expecting to) and the connections I made with the speakers & their network is even more wonderful. I've already collaborated with one of them for a podcast episode."
By running a summit, my aims are to create a transformational experience that raises my visibility, grows my email list, and makes sales in the form of upgraded passes.
As a speaker, there's so much in it for you too:
Grow your email list. I won't share the attendee list with speakers directly, but I will promote your freebie from the summit goody bag, your presentation page, and in a roundup email during the summit.
Get in front of a whole new audience. Highly engaged, heart-led online offer creators. Paid-tier attendees keep access forever, so your talk keeps working for you long after September.
Get paid to promote. Earn 40% of every upgrade sold via your link (50% if you contribute to the VIP bundle). Plus extra cash prizes for top referrers and ongoing commissions on future sales of other offers.
Free upgraded pass. Including ongoing access to all presentations, the private podcast, speaker bonus bundle and more.
Be part of a movement. Help redefine AI as a tool for human-first business. You're also free to re-use your own presentation however you like with your own audience in future.
…plus I'm personally here to support you to make the most of all of it ✴
Submit your pre-recorded 15–20 minute presentation in video format by 3rd August. It's up to you whether you use slides, show your face, or a mix. See topic suggestions below. You can also pitch a related freebie for up to 3 minutes inside the presentation.
Submit your speaker info & agreement by 7th July, ready for me to share on the sales page (headshot, bio, most important links etc).
Required promotion of the summit to your audience, to help all of us fairly get this summit in front of as many people as possible (I will provide graphics and swipe copy to help).
➡️ At least 1 solo email to your entire list
➡️ 2 additional email mentions or posts in your most engaged community (Instagram stories/ temporary posts don't count).
(Optional) Include a premium resource in the VIP upgrade bundle. Something not normally available for free, such as a course, workshop, or limited membership access. The more closely related to AI the better.
This bumps your affiliate commission from 40% to 50%, and results in more email subscribers when buyers of the upgraded pass sign up to your included offer.
We're looking for AI topics that will appeal to our audience of heart-led online offer creators, especially in ways that make AI feel human and supportive. Please make sure your topic is specifically related to AI for online offer creators (not general business advice).
Generally topics will fall into a few categories:
Not sure whether your idea fits? Be brave and try it! You have nothing to lose, and we're really keen to have a diverse range of speakers and topics.
What if I'm not a techie or AI expert?
Totally fine. We're looking for honest human stories, creative experiments, and thoughtful perspectives, not perfection.
Can I submit more than one idea?
Yes, if you can't choose. It's helpful if you can list them on the same form, but if you have to submit again don't worry.
Is it ok if I serve a different audience than the summit audience?
Yes, totally fine. But your topic should speak specifically to online offer creators. Please make it clear how the topic applies to them.
Can I record an interview with you instead of a presentation?
We are only accepting pre-recorded presentation submissions. If there's a specific reason that makes this difficult, please let me know.
Do I have to be active or "live" during the summit?
We run a Skool community where live engagement is highly encouraged. Most presentations are pre-recorded, but sponsors have the option to go live.
I'm late: can you extend the deadline?
A huge amount of work goes into choosing speakers, so we can't extend the deadline after the form closes, sorry.
This is my first summit: will you help me if I'm chosen?
Yes, absolutely! I've supported many speakers through their first summit with advice on the topic and ways to maximise visibility. You're in good hands.
Thanks so much to everyone who applied to speak at the 2nd Aligned AI Summit. I'll be in touch with the final lineup on 7th July.
If you didn't get a chance to apply this year, keep an eye out for future summits. In the meantime, sponsorship packages are still available at a range of price points, and I'd love to hear from you if that could be a fit.
Sponsorship packages are available at a range of price points. Leave your details below and I'll send you the sponsorship information pack.
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