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BDA Speaker Programme
Share Your Expertise.
Carry the BDA Badge.
Deliver professional webinars and online sessions on business development and workplace topics. Design your own content, reach a global audience, and earn the official BDA Speaker badge.
BDA Membership Required
Online Sessions Only
Official BDA Speaker Badge
No Certification Required
English or Arabic
No PDCs Awarded
About the Programme
Knowledge Shared is
Impact Multiplied.
The BDA Speaker Programme connects experienced professionals with the global BD community through online webinars, seminars, and knowledge sessions. As a BDA Speaker, you design and deliver your own content on topics relevant to business development, sales, strategy, leadership, or the modern workplace.
BDA certification is not a prerequisite. What matters is professional depth, a genuine desire to share knowledge, and a commitment to the standards that define the BDA community. Whether you are a BD practitioner, consultant, academic, or industry specialist — if you have expertise worth sharing, BDA has a platform for it.
"A BDA Speaker session is an opportunity to share knowledge — not a platform for commercial promotion. The audience comes to learn, and that trust is the foundation of everything we do."
All approved speakers carry the official BDA Speaker badge and are authorised to use the BDA logo in their session materials — a mark of credibility recognised across the global BD community.
Eligibility
Who Can Become a BDA Speaker?
The programme is open to any active BDA Member with relevant professional expertise — regardless of certification status.
BD Practitioners
Professionals working in business development, sales, partnerships, or growth roles with practical insights to share with the community.
Consultants & Advisors
Independent consultants, coaches, and advisors with expertise in strategy, leadership, negotiation, or organisational development.
Academics & Researchers
Faculty members, researchers, and academics whose work intersects with business development, market dynamics, or professional competency.
Prerequisite: Active BDA Membership is required before applying to the Speaker Programme. If you are not yet a member, join BDA here before proceeding.
Speaker Standards
Eligibility & Conduct Requirements
BDA Speakers agree to a clear set of professional standards that protect the quality of every session and the integrity of the association.
Eligibility
Who Qualifies
- Active BDA Member (Individual or Institutional)
- Demonstrable professional expertise in the proposed session topic
- Topic must relate to business development, workplace excellence, or professional growth
- BDA certification is welcomed but not required
- Ability to deliver sessions in English or Arabic
Professional Conduct
Speaker Commitments
- Confirm availability for the assigned session timeframe and not request changes once confirmed
- Work closely with BDA's event team and meet all content and submission deadlines
- Obtain BDA approval before making substantial changes to content, format, or AV requirements
- Deliver high-quality presentations in electronic format by the specified deadline
- Treat sessions as knowledge-sharing opportunities — not as platforms for commercial promotion
- Grant BDA permission to record, archive, and use session recordings across BDA platforms
- Remain available for BDA-requested sessions and respond promptly to scheduling communications
Official Badge
BDA Speaker
Your Recognition
The Official BDA Speaker Badge
Every approved BDA Speaker receives the official digital BDA Speaker badge — a verifiable credential that signals association endorsement to employers, clients, and peers. You are also authorised to use the BDA logo alongside your Speaker badge in your own session materials and professional communications.
Process
How to Become a BDA Speaker
The application process is straightforward. BDA reviews every application to ensure quality and alignment with the association's standards.
01
Join as a Member
Ensure you hold an active BDA Membership. This is the prerequisite for all community roles.
02
Contact BDA
Reach out via the BDA Contact page with your proposed topic and professional background.
03
Review & Approval
BDA's team reviews your proposal for relevance, quality, and alignment with programme standards.
04
Deliver & Badge
Coordinate with BDA's event team, deliver your session, and receive your official BDA Speaker badge.
Ready to Apply?
If you are an active BDA Member with expertise to share, contact BDA to express your interest. Include your proposed topic, a brief professional bio, and your preferred session format.
More Ways to Get Involved
The Speaker Programme is one of two community contribution tracks. Explore content contribution as another way to share your expertise.
