Application window: 2026-12-01 to 2027-03-15
Theme: 2025: Rethink Courage; 2027 theme not announced
PERIODIC - verified live: 2027 application opens Dec 2026, closes 15 Mar 2027; speakers announced end May 2027. Page also states the call generally opens each January. 2025 cycle: 578 applications, deadline 16 Mar 2025, event 14 Aug 2025 verified live
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