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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration.

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New Study: Almost 70% of Professional Event Speakers are Male

Bizzabo

The report analyzed the gender diversity of more than 60,000 event speakers over a five-year period, from 2013 to 2018. Every event benefits from having greater gender diversity and balance across its speaker lineup,” said Alon Alroy , Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Bizzabo. Almost 70% of All Event Speakers are Male.

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Podcast: Samuel Scott reveals best practices for keynote speakers

Event Industry News

Joining the podcast from Copenhagen, Denmark, was professional keynote speaker, Samuel Scott. With a background in journalism and marketing, Samuel turned his professional attentions to being a keynote speaker in 2016, where he delivers marketing truths “with the mindset of an expert trade journalist with nothing to sell.”.

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Speaking at the EuBea Festival 2016

Gallus Events

Alongside many of the popular event speakers there is a spattering of people I haven’t heard before and I will be making sure I see and support “the new blood” If you haven’t come across the event before I suggest you have a look. .” Getting out and about at the EuBea Festival.

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Getting the best value from your keynote speaker

Event Industry News

Director of Performing Artistes, Lauralee Whyte, shares her experience of getting the most from a keynote speaker. Here are 4 key things to remember when working with your Speaker Consultant, so to ensure you get the most value from your speaker, and crucially, for your audience to experience the most engaging content possible.

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The Business of Events: First speakers and contributors confirmed for UK Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events is pleased to announce its first confirmed speakers and contributors ahead of its UK Policy Forum , which takes place on 8 th November at IET London: Savoy Place. Further speaker announcements will be made shortly. Through her business Profeshonali, she coaches and mentors in confidence and public speaking.

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2016 Connect Marketplace Keynote Speaker: Rob Lowe

Connect Your Meetings

Today, Lowe’s charismatic talent and palpable success have radiated far beyond the realm of television and that’s why he was a perfect fit to be the keynote speaker at Connect Marketplace 2016. The post 2016 Connect Marketplace Keynote Speaker: Rob Lowe appeared first on Connect Association.

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