Expert insights. Personalized for you.
workshop for Dutch professional moderators, I was interviewed by Otto Wijnen about speaker and presentation tips for making presentations more effective by incorporating active learning. presenting speaker tipsAfter a one-day Participate! Apart from a brief introduction and closing in Dutch, the 13-minute interview is in English. Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: Participate! The key to successful 21st century conferences Attend Participate!, MORE
Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials. MORE
Speakers can easily make or break an event. Conversely, if you have a speaker who has a compelling topic and knows how to deliver it with clear takeaways, you’ll have a happy crowd who will leave positive reviews for your event, and tell others. Look for speaker accreditation. MORE
Are you ready to crowdsource your speakers or learning sessions at your next event? The post Crowdsourcing Speakers by Christina Green appeared first on [link]. Event Management crowdsourcing speakersPeople know what they want. Or do they? Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you do. We have an ego problem. Maybe not you. Maybe not me. But other people do. One of the positive benefits of this […]. MORE
So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. That makes roughly 3000 speakers. Contracting conference speakers just wasn’t something I did. I know I am not alone I think it’s common that organisers don’t get round to formalising agreements with speakers. In fact, I haven’t come across ANY formal speaker contracts in the score or more organisations in which I’ve completed event consultancy. MORE
Keynote speakers and main-room experiences are pivotal for bringing the community together and sharing key messaging, but attendees expect—and deserve—transformational learning (change in ideas, attitudes and behaviors) from curated, relevant and problem-centric educational sessions. MORE
To run an event successfully, you need to prepare a good event program and an event speaker’s agenda—a schedule or protocol for speakers about what they will say and how they will act on the stage, etc. Before every event, it’s important to think over the agenda, determine the list of participants, and read the reports of all the speakers and other relevant materials. Reasons to create an agenda for event speakers. Prepare briefing materials for the event speakers. MORE
Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. MORE
Event speakers are essential to a successful event marketing strategy. And, for attendees to learn, they need someone to learn from, aka — your speaker! When sharing her event management tips, Cathy stresses the importance of relevant and engaging speakers, saying, “Speakers are critical to the event. If we can’t deliver on speakers, we’re not doing our job right.”. Happy speakers lead to happy attendees. How do you keep your event speakers happy? MORE
If you have speakers at your event you know how difficult it can be to get everything you need from them ahead of time. This is compounded when the speaker is famous or an executive at your company. The post How to Ensure Speakers Hit Your Deadlines by Christina Green appeared first on [link]. Event Management speakers deadlinesHow can you get your needs met without nagging and making them angry? Get out your tightrope […]. MORE
Speakers need all the support they can get right? Proof that event planners still have a very important role to play when supporting their speakers. Maybe one day, a speaker will be able to talk for a few minutes to an interface and a wonderful presentation will pop out the other end, but that day isn’t any day soon. Until then, event planners must use their knowledge and experience to support our speakers. MORE
Diverse Speakers – Not Just Talking about Diversity. We are a young, bold Speaker Agency committed to sourcing the best corporate story-tellers from the full spectrum of available talent. energise : speakers to get you talking. MORE
So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you are an organiser who has never organised an online event before and you are worried about briefing your speakers then this article is for you! Our ultimate guide to briefing speakers to deliver virtual sessions. MORE
New deadline for session proposals is October 8th, 2021 MORE
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. Five boxes you should check before selecting a keynote speaker: Relevant – Content must align with a major problem or opportunity facing your profession. MORE
Conference-goers are willing to travel far and wide for the right speaker lineup. But finding and securing conference speakers isn’t always easy. Securing speakers is a lengthy process. The post Your Conference Speaker Outreach Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. It takes time and patience to build a relationship with candidates and get their commitment. But there are steps you can take to lay the groundwork for […]. MORE
Ask 4 nonobvious questions to find your dream speaker for a virtual, hybrid or F2F lineup. In the same way that this question generates your overall event design, it’s also helpful when selecting a speaker. Our featured speaker(s) just completed the session(s). MORE
Because event organizers need to consider all kinds of scenarios in their speaker selection and contracts for digital speakers, PCMA has created a complimentary tool that covers all the bases —a downloadable speaker agreement template. MORE
Create new event engagement that keeps your attendees active, interested and on their toes; then it’s time to get yourself unstuck from the speaker-to-audience rut! The post The Speaker-To-Audience Rut: Are You In It? Helpful Event Tips change the speaker to audience event event engagement ideas event ideas new event ideas new ideas for speaking events speaker event ideas speaker to audience rutAre you ready to change the format of your event or conference? MORE
Setting up your speakers for success will further your partnership and ensure you host a high-value virtual event. We can’t expect our speakers to be tech experts. Securing your speakers is just the beginning of the conversation. Speaker Guidelines & Virtual Best Practices. MORE
Are you struggling with the magic sauce when it comes to speaker selection? Speakers are often the entertainment for events. The post The Art of Speaker Selection. Tips Speaker speaker selection keynote speaker speakers keynote choosing a speakerThese nine events can help give you some ideas on how to manage the process and how to make your ultimate selections that benefit you and your audience. MORE
Whether you want to hire a speaker, be inspired or get some ideas about what a great speaker can do for your events, this comprehensive collection of great speaker websites can help. Every great speaker adds depth and dimension to an event and an incentive for your attendees to book (in some cases making it […]. The post The Ultimate Collection of Great Speaker Websites by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. MORE
If speakers contribute to the draw of your event, then their bios are essential components of your promotion. Fact is, it’s not enough to simply include educational and background information and point people toward your speaker’s latest projects. MORE
Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. MORE
A couple of weeks ago, we began our mini-series on the best virtual speaker kits. What are the best microphones speakers can use to deliver top-notch presentations? And in order to correspond to said expectations, planners must support their speakers as well as possible. MORE
There is a direct correlation between how well a speaker is briefed and how good the conference will be. So how do you design the perfect speaker briefing? How are you briefing your speakers. Over half of those have been conferences (or smaller content led events like seminars and workshops) but I don’t often talk about my role as a speaker. How an organiser briefs a speaker will be one of the most important elements of any conference. MORE
Supporting conference speakers. Julius asked me to do a session that would help planners better understand and better support their speakers. My five main points (which, when you watch the session you will see why that’s the maximum number of points any session should aim for) are: EVERY single speaker (almost without exception) needs the support of the conference organiser. The conference organiser impacts the content as much as the speaker. MORE
If you are looking for “out of this world” speakers to liven up your events, World Space Week (04-10 October 2021) is the best time to introduce DBA Speakers. Put simply, DBA Speakers do wonderful work with brilliant people. DBA’s speakers do not have “set speeches”. MORE
EventLAB, Hire Space’s event industry showcase, has announced its 2021 speaker line-up , with Shonali Devereaux of Diverse Speaker Bureau as MC, and leading figures including Mark Bannister, Technical Director of COP26, Mike Kershaw, Founder of Kershaw Partners, and Kuba Wieczorek, Co-Founder of eve sleep, among the keynote speakers. . MORE
Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. The post [Webinar] INFLUENCE 2020, National Speakers Association Virtual Experience appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. MORE
##abovethefold## Give your speakers a little something extra with some of these thoughtful gift ideas to show your appreciation. Don’t just give your speakers another paperweight, consider offering them something more meaningful that doesn’t have to cost a lot. Excellent speakers can be a big motivator to attracting attendees and those that work hard on […]. The post 28 Rewarding Speaker Gift Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. MORE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Virtual speakers totally differ from in-person speakers. In-person speakers tend to be more personable and more engaging with the audience. If there is a technology glitch, most in-person speakers can transition to another topic while keeping the audience engaged. MORE
Would you like a keynote speaker that is engaging, inspirational and entertaining, while being knowledgeable in their field and relevant to your audience? There are many things to consider when looking for a speaker for your next event. The post How To Choose The Right Speaker For Your Next Conference appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog. Helpful Event Tips branded events event marketing event speaker events guest post Speaker MORE
Your speakers and the content they deliver are the primary reason people come to your event, so why does the mere mention of them give you an anxious twitch? Maybe it's because speaker management can be a major pain, a huge source of frustration, and a ton of work. MORE
We refer to these conferences as meetings of speakers speaking to speakers. If your conference has the “speakers speaking to speakers” model, the primary avenue for growth has been to make room for more speaking slots or add to the poster-board footprint. The post Are Your Speakers Speaking to Speakers? I wonder about the future of peer review for conference abstracts. MORE
Speaker Engage consolidates event planning tasks, speaker and sponsor curation, and communications in one place. Speaker Engage: What Is It? The post Speaker Engage Event Management Platform [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link]. MORE
The Event Tech Podcast is back with its third and final installment on the best virtual speaker gear. Virtual Speaker Gear: Watch Your Back! ” And how does this translate to the video edit portion of the best speaker kits ? MORE
rsvpBook is proud to announce the addition of the Speaker Manager to the Event Organizer toolbox. In addition to being able to see what workshops your speakers are currently assigned to, you also get some powerful new features for the day of your event. You can now add custom agenda items to each speakers schedule, […]. The post rsvpBook Speaker Management Portal appeared first on rsvpBOOK Blog. MORE
You asked and the Event Tech Podcast delivered – it’s time to talk about the best speaker kits! Our lovely hosts have years of experience as podcasters, speakers, and technical producers. And explain what are our best speaker kits at this point”, he adds. MORE
A base station would pick up the votes and feed them into the speaker’s laptop, where a plugin for PowerPoint would compile them and display them on the main screen. To increase engagement and adoption, share the in-app features with your attendees and have your speakers promote the app on your behalf as well. All questions you ask your audience must be relevant and the speaker must be prepared to discuss the results depending on which way the audience responds. MORE
While speakers scramble to ready their bios, headshots and presentation drafts, you pull out your hair trying to get your speakers to deliver great content on time. virtual events Speaker Management Tips MORE
Speakers Related Topics Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 16, 2020
Keynote speakers and main-room experiences are pivotal for bringing the community together and sharing key messaging, but attendees expect—and deserve—transformational learning (change in ideas, attitudes and behaviors) from curated, relevant and problem-centric educational sessions.
Attendease
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Speakers can easily make or break an event. Conversely, if you have a speaker who has a compelling topic and knows how to deliver it with clear takeaways, you’ll have a happy crowd who will leave positive reviews for your event, and tell others. Look for speaker accreditation.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Virtual speakers totally differ from in-person speakers. In-person speakers tend to be more personable and more engaging with the audience. If there is a technology glitch, most in-person speakers can transition to another topic while keeping the audience engaged.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Diverse Speakers – Not Just Talking about Diversity. We are a young, bold Speaker Agency committed to sourcing the best corporate story-tellers from the full spectrum of available talent. energise : speakers to get you talking.
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 4, 2019
We refer to these conferences as meetings of speakers speaking to speakers. If your conference has the “speakers speaking to speakers” model, the primary avenue for growth has been to make room for more speaking slots or add to the poster-board footprint. The post Are Your Speakers Speaking to Speakers? I wonder about the future of peer review for conference abstracts.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Are you ready to crowdsource your speakers or learning sessions at your next event? The post Crowdsourcing Speakers by Christina Green appeared first on [link]. Event Management crowdsourcing speakersPeople know what they want. Or do they? Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you do. We have an ego problem. Maybe not you. Maybe not me. But other people do. One of the positive benefits of this […].
Picatic by Eventbrite
DECEMBER 30, 2019
If speakers contribute to the draw of your event, then their bios are essential components of your promotion. Fact is, it’s not enough to simply include educational and background information and point people toward your speaker’s latest projects.
PCMA Convene
MAY 24, 2021
Because event organizers need to consider all kinds of scenarios in their speaker selection and contracts for digital speakers, PCMA has created a complimentary tool that covers all the bases —a downloadable speaker agreement template.
Gallus Events
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you are an organiser who has never organised an online event before and you are worried about briefing your speakers then this article is for you! Our ultimate guide to briefing speakers to deliver virtual sessions.
Eventmobi
AUGUST 16, 2018
Event speakers are essential to a successful event marketing strategy. And, for attendees to learn, they need someone to learn from, aka — your speaker! When sharing her event management tips, Cathy stresses the importance of relevant and engaging speakers, saying, “Speakers are critical to the event. If we can’t deliver on speakers, we’re not doing our job right.”. Happy speakers lead to happy attendees. How do you keep your event speakers happy?
Endless Events
JANUARY 26, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, we began our mini-series on the best virtual speaker kits. What are the best microphones speakers can use to deliver top-notch presentations? And in order to correspond to said expectations, planners must support their speakers as well as possible.
|
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 29, 2016
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. Five boxes you should check before selecting a keynote speaker: Relevant – Content must align with a major problem or opportunity facing your profession.
Gallus Events
OCTOBER 4, 2018
There is a direct correlation between how well a speaker is briefed and how good the conference will be. So how do you design the perfect speaker briefing? How are you briefing your speakers. Over half of those have been conferences (or smaller content led events like seminars and workshops) but I don’t often talk about my role as a speaker. How an organiser briefs a speaker will be one of the most important elements of any conference.
Gallus Events
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. That makes roughly 3000 speakers. Contracting conference speakers just wasn’t something I did. I know I am not alone I think it’s common that organisers don’t get round to formalising agreements with speakers. In fact, I haven’t come across ANY formal speaker contracts in the score or more organisations in which I’ve completed event consultancy.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MAY 23, 2018
Would you like a keynote speaker that is engaging, inspirational and entertaining, while being knowledgeable in their field and relevant to your audience? There are many things to consider when looking for a speaker for your next event. The post How To Choose The Right Speaker For Your Next Conference appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog. Helpful Event Tips branded events event marketing event speaker events guest post Speaker
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
workshop for Dutch professional moderators, I was interviewed by Otto Wijnen about speaker and presentation tips for making presentations more effective by incorporating active learning. presenting speaker tipsAfter a one-day Participate! Apart from a brief introduction and closing in Dutch, the 13-minute interview is in English. Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: Participate! The key to successful 21st century conferences Attend Participate!,
EventMB
APRIL 9, 2020
Speaker Engage consolidates event planning tasks, speaker and sponsor curation, and communications in one place. Speaker Engage: What Is It? The post Speaker Engage Event Management Platform [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
EventMB
JANUARY 24, 2018
##abovethefold## Give your speakers a little something extra with some of these thoughtful gift ideas to show your appreciation. Don’t just give your speakers another paperweight, consider offering them something more meaningful that doesn’t have to cost a lot. Excellent speakers can be a big motivator to attracting attendees and those that work hard on […]. The post 28 Rewarding Speaker Gift Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Gallus Events
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Supporting conference speakers. Julius asked me to do a session that would help planners better understand and better support their speakers. My five main points (which, when you watch the session you will see why that’s the maximum number of points any session should aim for) are: EVERY single speaker (almost without exception) needs the support of the conference organiser. The conference organiser impacts the content as much as the speaker.
Hubb
OCTOBER 21, 2020
While speakers scramble to ready their bios, headshots and presentation drafts, you pull out your hair trying to get your speakers to deliver great content on time. virtual events Speaker Management Tips
rsvpBOOK
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
rsvpBook is proud to announce the addition of the Speaker Manager to the Event Organizer toolbox. In addition to being able to see what workshops your speakers are currently assigned to, you also get some powerful new features for the day of your event. You can now add custom agenda items to each speakers schedule, […]. The post rsvpBook Speaker Management Portal appeared first on rsvpBOOK Blog.
GEVME
JANUARY 18, 2019
To run an event successfully, you need to prepare a good event program and an event speaker’s agenda—a schedule or protocol for speakers about what they will say and how they will act on the stage, etc. Before every event, it’s important to think over the agenda, determine the list of participants, and read the reports of all the speakers and other relevant materials. Reasons to create an agenda for event speakers. Prepare briefing materials for the event speakers.
ePly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials.
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
New deadline for session proposals is October 8th, 2021
EventMB
JANUARY 28, 2017
Whether you want to hire a speaker, be inspired or get some ideas about what a great speaker can do for your events, this comprehensive collection of great speaker websites can help. Every great speaker adds depth and dimension to an event and an incentive for your attendees to book (in some cases making it […]. The post The Ultimate Collection of Great Speaker Websites by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Bizzabo
MAY 5, 2021
Setting up your speakers for success will further your partnership and ensure you host a high-value virtual event. We can’t expect our speakers to be tech experts. Securing your speakers is just the beginning of the conversation. Speaker Guidelines & Virtual Best Practices.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The Event Tech Podcast is back with its third and final installment on the best virtual speaker gear. Virtual Speaker Gear: Watch Your Back! ” And how does this translate to the video edit portion of the best speaker kits ?
Hubb
JULY 1, 2021
Your speakers and the content they deliver are the primary reason people come to your event, so why does the mere mention of them give you an anxious twitch? Maybe it's because speaker management can be a major pain, a huge source of frustration, and a ton of work.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 14, 2020
You asked and the Event Tech Podcast delivered – it’s time to talk about the best speaker kits! Our lovely hosts have years of experience as podcasters, speakers, and technical producers. And explain what are our best speaker kits at this point”, he adds.
Eventmobi
JANUARY 17, 2019
A base station would pick up the votes and feed them into the speaker’s laptop, where a plugin for PowerPoint would compile them and display them on the main screen. To increase engagement and adoption, share the in-app features with your attendees and have your speakers promote the app on your behalf as well. All questions you ask your audience must be relevant and the speaker must be prepared to discuss the results depending on which way the audience responds.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
EventLAB, Hire Space’s event industry showcase, has announced its 2021 speaker line-up , with Shonali Devereaux of Diverse Speaker Bureau as MC, and leading figures including Mark Bannister, Technical Director of COP26, Mike Kershaw, Founder of Kershaw Partners, and Kuba Wieczorek, Co-Founder of eve sleep, among the keynote speakers. .
Picatic by Eventbrite
JUNE 22, 2017
Create new event engagement that keeps your attendees active, interested and on their toes; then it’s time to get yourself unstuck from the speaker-to-audience rut! The post The Speaker-To-Audience Rut: Are You In It? Helpful Event Tips change the speaker to audience event event engagement ideas event ideas new event ideas new ideas for speaking events speaker event ideas speaker to audience rutAre you ready to change the format of your event or conference?
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
If you have speakers at your event you know how difficult it can be to get everything you need from them ahead of time. This is compounded when the speaker is famous or an executive at your company. The post How to Ensure Speakers Hit Your Deadlines by Christina Green appeared first on [link]. Event Management speakers deadlinesHow can you get your needs met without nagging and making them angry? Get out your tightrope […].
EventMB
AUGUST 24, 2017
Are you struggling with the magic sauce when it comes to speaker selection? Speakers are often the entertainment for events. The post The Art of Speaker Selection. Tips Speaker speaker selection keynote speaker speakers keynote choosing a speakerThese nine events can help give you some ideas on how to manage the process and how to make your ultimate selections that benefit you and your audience.
Hubilo Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments.
Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Conference-goers are willing to travel far and wide for the right speaker lineup. But finding and securing conference speakers isn’t always easy. Securing speakers is a lengthy process. The post Your Conference Speaker Outreach Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. It takes time and patience to build a relationship with candidates and get their commitment. But there are steps you can take to lay the groundwork for […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 6, 2021
If you are looking for “out of this world” speakers to liven up your events, World Space Week (04-10 October 2021) is the best time to introduce DBA Speakers. Put simply, DBA Speakers do wonderful work with brilliant people. DBA’s speakers do not have “set speeches”.
Hubilo Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments.
Gallus Events
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Speakers need all the support they can get right? Proof that event planners still have a very important role to play when supporting their speakers. Maybe one day, a speaker will be able to talk for a few minutes to an interface and a wonderful presentation will pop out the other end, but that day isn’t any day soon. Until then, event planners must use their knowledge and experience to support our speakers.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Ask 4 nonobvious questions to find your dream speaker for a virtual, hybrid or F2F lineup. In the same way that this question generates your overall event design, it’s also helpful when selecting a speaker. Our featured speaker(s) just completed the session(s).
139 
Let's personalize your content