Why you should speak at Realize LIVE 2026

Do you use Siemens software in a way others could learn from? If you’re passionate about sharing knowledge and helping peers grow, consider becoming a speaker at Realize LIVE 2026. In this post, I’ll share why this event stands out, and how speaking can elevate your professional profile.

Imagine presenting alongside industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of design, engineering, and manufacturing.
But here’s the real value: it’s not just about being on stage; it’s about what happens after you walk off.

Expand your reach (and your impact)

When you speak at Realize LIVE, you’re not just presenting to a room. You’re becoming part of a global conversation that extends far beyond the event itself.

Whether it’s in the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio tracks or on the thought leadership stage, your insights reach attendees from a wide range of companies, geographies, and roles. We’re talking about 2000+ attendees (per region) who are actively looking for real-world solutions and inspiration.

This is your chance to:

• Share your real-world story: what you built, what you learned, how you overcame obstacles.
• Position yourself (and your organization) as a thought-leader: in a fast-moving industry, visibility matters. Speaking at Realize LIVE puts you on the map.
• Forge deeper connections: you’ll meet peers, customers, partners, people who remember not just what you did, but how you did it.

“One of the biggest benefits of speaking at Realize LIVE is the collaboration you get with the audience. We may work in similar industries, but we’re at different companies and implement solutions in different ways. Being able to learn how others approach the same challenges we’re facing is incredibly valuable.”

Kevin Stichnot, Honeywell 

Grow professionally and organizationally

Accepting a speaking slot is more than writing a slide deck. It’s a journey of learning, crafting a compelling narrative, honing delivery, and reflecting on outcomes. In doing so, you sharpen your own skills and boost your profile.

Past speakers consistently report a post-event ripple effect: more requests to collaborate, heightened visibility, even internal recognition.

James Howard from Boeing put it perfectly:

Personally, it helped me grow as an engineer, as an innovator, just to learn how to share ideas and drive a community around technical innovation. 

Engage with the Community, drive change

At Realize LIVE, you’re not just telling a success story. You’re helping your peers innovate faster and smarter. When you present:

Realize LIVE really empowers you to think critically about what you’ve accomplished in the digital transformation space, and how we’ve applied and leveraged Siemens tools to be successful. It gives us the opportunity to reflect and truly understand the journey we’ve been on, and to share that knowledge and experience with others.

Adam Shephard, Northrop Grumman 

How to make the most of your speaking opportunity

To maximize your benefit (and that of the audience), consider these steps:

• Pick a strong story. A clear challenge, a decisive action, measurable outcome. Don’t just talk features, talk transformation.
• Craft for the audience. Some will be advanced users, others newer to Siemens technologies. Make sure your narrative connects at both levels.
• Engage visually and interactively. Use real visuals! Screenshots, project photos, before/after metrics. Invite questions or a quick demo clip if possible.
• Prepare for the long tail. Recordings and post-event sharing mean your content lives on. Plan to make it evergreen, something people will want to revisit.

Why now?

Industries are moving faster than ever. Events like Realize LIVE offer a unique moment to show you’re part of that change, not just reacting but leading. And from a personal brand perspective, speaking at the event elevates your profile. As Corey Brown from Applied CAx put it,

Speaking at Realize LIVE gives you the opportunity to be among the highest-class individuals when it comes to engineering and design.  It’s a great opportunity to really learn the material, share your point of view, and to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best in the industry.

The question isn’t whether you have something worth sharing. The question is: are you ready to share it?

Ready to apply?

Learn more about the Realize LIVE speaker program:

• Americas program (June 1 – 4, 2026 | Huntington Place, Detroit)
• Europe program (29 June – 1 July 2026 | RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam)

For any questions or comments, please reach out to Eileen Bigham Ghazani.