KEYNOTE SPEAKER SOURCING AN EXPERT’S GUIDE

A collection of international event expert's reveal the secrets behind

sourcing successful keynote speakers for their events.

“Great leaders state out loud what they intendto do and in doing so, they get things done.”

- Simon Sinek

AN ENGAGING SPEAKER CAN ELEVATE AN EVENT FROM THE

ORDINARY TO THE EXCEPTIONAL

INVESTIGATE

It is important to conduct research

to ensure your speaker has a successful track

record.

ARE THEY IN THE KNOW AND IN THE NOW?

Make certain that your speaker is current and relevant

AUDIENCE FIRST

Taking the audience demographic into careful consideration.

It is a fundamental part of the keynote speaker selection process.

BUDGET

Clarifying your budget early on and managing expectations is a critical part of speaker sourcing.

AVAILABILITYPopular speakers get snapped up fast,

the quicker you can get in contact the better.

ACCESSIBILITY

The best speakers can be hard to secure but if you know the right people anything is possible.

LEVERAGE

Use your network effectively and leverage your contacts to source the best speakers!

TAKE NOTE OF THE SMALL PRINTRead and understand the contract. A speaker's technical or personal rider can

blow your budget or cause last minute headaches if not addressed in good time.

“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart.”

- John Ford

Which keynote speakers have stood out at events you have attended?