The Modern Man: Strenght in a New Era
How Modern Men Lead with Clarity and Control

April 22-23, 2026 | 11-6PM ET | LIVE Virtual Summit
Hosted by Hollis Pirkey

Speak at The Modern Man – Strength in a New Era

The role of men is changing—and the world is asking more of them than ever before.

The Modern Man – Strength in a New Era Summit is a powerful live virtual event bringing together thought leaders, coaches, and experts who help men develop clarity, emotional mastery, discipline, leadership, and purpose in today’s complex world.

We are gathering speakers who are passionate about helping men rise into stronger leaders, fathers, partners, and creators of meaningful lives.

If your work helps men build inner strength, self-command, and real-world leadership, we invite you to apply to speak.

This summit will feature 20–25 minute sessions designed to deliver practical insights and transformative ideas that men can immediately apply to their lives.


OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: Help modern men develop the clarity, control, and character needed to lead themselves and others.


WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Speakers with a strong voice in areas such as:

✅ Masculinity and identity

✅ Emotional mastery and self-command

✅ Leadership and decision-making

✅ Mindset and breaking limiting beliefs

✅ Relationships, boundaries, and respect

✅ Fitness, discipline, and resilience

✅ Business leadership under pressure

✅ Health, stress, and energy

✅ Fatherhood and legacy

✅ Purpose and meaning beyond survival

Your talk should challenge men to think clearly, take responsibility, and lead with integrity.


TOPICS FOR THIS SUMMIT

The summit will open with a discussion inspired by Robert Bly’s “Iron John” and its implications for masculinity today.

Additional sessions will explore topics such as:

📌 Anger as a leadership force

📌 Emotional mastery and self-regulation

📌 Transforming anger into leadership power

📌 Cognitive dissonance and modern societal tension

📌 Personal responsibility and internal alignment

📌 Releasing internal blocks and limiting beliefs

We welcome speakers who bring new perspectives that deepen these conversations and expand the understanding of modern masculine leadership.


Speaker Requirements:

To ensure a powerful, engaging, and seamless experience for attendees, we ask all speakers to:

🎤 Deliver a high-value, actionable presentation. This time includes your introduction, content, smooth transitions, and Q&A.

📸 Submit all requested materials on time. This includes your bio, headshot, session title/description, and free gift link. Please upload a high-resolution headshot, as it will be used to create your speaker graphic.

🎁 Provide a lead magnet/free gift for attendees. Please include the name of your gift, description, value, and link. A VIP gift is encouraged but optional.

📢 Promote the summit to your audience. We’ll make this easy by providing you with swipe copy and graphics that you can use (and personalize) to share the event.

💜 Show up authentically and deliver with heart. Our audience values both expertise and genuine connection.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

If your work helps men develop discipline, leadership, emotional strength, and meaningful purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Selected speakers will be notified once applications are reviewed.


Apply to Speak Now

Join us in helping men rise into strong, grounded, and conscious leadership in a new era.