diff --git a/conversations/templates/conversations/emails/talk_notification.html b/conversations/templates/conversations/emails/talk_notification.html
index 35905bd..1db0dae 100644
--- a/conversations/templates/conversations/emails/talk_notification.html
+++ b/conversations/templates/conversations/emails/talk_notification.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ A <a href="https://{{ uri }}">new {{ talk.event }}</a> has been proposed by <a h
 Title: {{ talk.title }}<br />
 <br />
 Description:<br />
-<p>{{ talk.description }}</p>
+<p>{{ talk.description|linebreaksbr }}</p>
 {% if answering %}
 <hr>
 Reply to this email directly to comment this talk.{% endif %}