This practical and interactive session will share insider tips and tools to help event managers confidently navigate the speaker selection process.

Discover how to identify the right talent for your event, brief them to deliver maximum impact on stage – and learn the pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Hear from Jakki Govan, who has supported a wide range of industry events with talent selection and briefing, and James Begley, MD of Launchd, the new owner of ICMI, who not only leads multiple talent businesses but also brings his own perspective as a professional speaker and workshop facilitator.

You’ll also hear directly from speakers Gus Balbontin, Lauren Parsons and Mick Collis, as they share their own stories about briefings – from the speaker’s side of the stage.

What you’ll learn:

• How to clarify client goals and objectives
• Choosing the right speaker for the right audience
• The key questions to ask your speaker to ensure maximum impact
• Crafting an effective speaker brief
  
  

Whether sourcing speakers for conferences, workshops or other events, participants will gain practical guidance to streamline the process and elevate the attendee experience.