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Call for Speakers Now Open

20 Minute Tuesday

2026 Charlotte BOGO Registration

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Call for Speakers Now Open

We are now accepting speaker proposals for next year's conference!

Our theme is:

Beyond Proof of Concept: How Companies Are Actually Using AI to Reduce Costs and Generate Revenue—without Laying Off Their Content Teams

Do you have a best practice or lesson learned you can share with other content professionals? Be part of the the LavaCon 2026 Charlotte speaker lineup!

We are especially looking for case studies—what was the goal, what were the challenges, and how did you overcome them? Bonus points for before-and-after metrics!

Click the Call for Speakers (PDF) link or the graphic below for more information and for submission directions. Deadline for submission: 12 February 2026

20 Minute Tuesday

What destiny awaits content creators as AI transforms our craft? Join me for an unconventional exploration where tarot illuminates our professional journey. We’ll start with The Five of Cups—a card of loss and possibility—as we examine how AI disrupts and enriches the content landscape.

Blending tarot symbolism with industry insights to navigate the balance between human imagination and algorithmic efficiency, together we’ll explore how content professionals can thrive amid the uncertainty – and possibilities – AI brings.

Applicable for all content professionals, this talk offers a fresh perspective on reclaiming our creative purpose in an AI-driven world.

Watch this session recorded live at LavaCon 2025 in Atlanta, GA by clicking the graphic or this link.

Lucie Hyde (she/her) is a global content leader who has held strategic and senior leadership roles at some of the world’s leading technology brands – including Amazon, eBay and PayPal – during periods of historic growth. Her extensive industry experience spans e-commerce, financial services, e-government and news journalism, where she has held senior leadership, strategic and operational roles.

Lucie has deep expertise in content strategy & management, user experience & design, and commercial content & channel management. As a Senior Director in the Experience Design team at PayPal, she is currently driving AI transformation as well as running the experience architecture portfolio for the merchant design team

LavaCon 2026 Charlotte BOGO Registration

BOGO (buy one get one free) in-person registration is now open. Register before we post the 2026 program at the end of February and bring your boss or colleague for free!

Need to build a business case to attend? Attach a copy of last year's Schedule at a Glance to your training request and highlight all the sessions that would've helped solve your organizations' content challenges.