Greetings to all ICON attendees!

Are you a creative with a compelling story to tell about yourself, your art, or your career? Enter Kaleidoscope today for a chance to be an ICON13 Mainstage Presenter in Baltimore!

Kaleidoscope is a rapid slideshow talk in the style of Pecha Kucha / Ignite / Lightning Talks. Featured speakers present fast-paced narratives (20 slides x 20 seconds per slide)–in a quick, casual round table style, and become part of ICON lore.

How to Submit Your Work: 
Please fill out the submission form and upload a summary and 4 sample images of your presentation for consideration in the conference.

Selection and Review Process: 
Submissions will be reviewed, and the lucky storytellers will be notified on June 19, 2026.

Details for Selected Speakers: 

• Final presentations by chosen participants are due by June 26, 2026.
• Kaleidoscope will occur on the ICON13 Mainstage on:
  • Friday, July 17, 12:10 – 12:40 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 18, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
• Final presentations should be 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide. Full presentation guidelines will be provided to selected speakers.

Deadline for Submission: June 5, 2026 at 11:59PM PT.
To apply, visit our online application form today. [Link to: https://forms.gle/Ttu1tkxyT7uSv2dk6]

Have questions? Email donkilpatrick@gmail.com

All the best,
Don Kilpatrick
Kaleidoscope Advisor, ICON13

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