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BDA Community
Get Involved
with BDA
The BDA community is built by the professionals who belong to it. Share your expertise as a Speaker, contribute thought leadership as a Content Contributor, and help shape the future of the business development profession.
BDA Membership Required
Volunteer-Led Community
Official BDA Badges
Open to All Members
Global BD Community
Why Participate
Why Get Involved?
Participation in the BDA community is a professional investment. Every contribution you make builds your visibility, deepens your expertise, and strengthens the global BD profession.
Professional Visibility
Carry the official BDA Speaker or Contributor badge — a verifiable credential that signals association endorsement to employers, clients, and peers worldwide.
Community Impact
Your knowledge reaches BD professionals across 90+ countries. Every session you deliver and every article you publish advances the profession for thousands of practitioners.
Career Advancement
Thought leaders and recognised speakers consistently report stronger professional networks, greater client credibility, and faster career progression within their organisations.
Community Journey
Your Participation Pathway
Community involvement follows a natural progression — each stage builds on the last and deepens your connection with the global BD profession.
01
Member
Join BDA as an active member. This is the prerequisite for all community roles.
Required First02
Contributor
Submit articles, case studies, and thought leadership content to BDA publications.
Active Now03
Speaker
Deliver professional webinars and online sessions for the BDA community.
Active Now04
Ambassador
Represent BDA in your region and help grow the BD profession locally.
Active Now05
Chapter Leader
Lead a BDA Chapter in your country and build the local BD community.
Active NowActive Programmes
Two Ways to Contribute
BDA currently offers two active community contribution tracks. Both are open to all active BDA Members — no certification required.
Speaker Programme
Become a BDA Speaker
Deliver professional webinars and online sessions on business development, workplace excellence, or professional growth topics. Design your own content, carry the official BDA Speaker badge, and reach a global audience.
- Online sessions only — deliver from anywhere in the world
- No BDA certification required — professional expertise is sufficient
- Receive the official BDA Speaker badge for use on LinkedIn and profiles
- Authorised to use the BDA logo in your session materials
Content Contribution
Become a BDA Contributor
Share your expertise through published articles, case studies, research, and thought leadership on the BDA platform. Your byline reaches BD professionals across 90+ countries, and you earn the official BDA Contributor badge.
- Submit proactively or respond to BDA editorial requests
- Full byline credit on all published content
- Receive the official BDA Contributor badge
- Content in English or Arabic — both accepted
Membership is required before applying to any community role. Both the Speaker Programme and Content Contribution track are open exclusively to active BDA Members. If you are not yet a member, join BDA here before proceeding.
Ready to Get Involved?
Contact BDA to express your interest in the Speaker Programme or Content Contribution track. Include your area of expertise and a brief professional bio.
