{"id":635,"date":"2018-10-10T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/?p=635"},"modified":"2021-02-10T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T16:10:31","slug":"5-methods-to-find-the-perfect-guest-speaker-for-your-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/5-methods-to-find-the-perfect-guest-speaker-for-your-event\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Methods to Find the Perfect Guest Speaker for Your Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Need a guest speaker for an event you\u2019re hosting? You\u2019ve come to the right place! Our conference center has seen thousands of speakers come and go, and we\u2019ve also worked with hundreds of event planners. So we have some advice that will save you countless hours of searching. Follow these five easy methods to find the perfect guest speaker for your event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider Hiring a Speaker You\u2019ve Seen<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been to a number of events in the past, you\u2019ve likely seen a couple of guest speakers who would be a perfect fit for yours. Think back to who impressed you on stage \u2014 who kept the audience engaged, who answered questions quickly and professionally, and who gave the most value. Once you\u2019ve come up with a few names, reach out to those people to see if they\u2019re available and interested in speaking at your event. <\/span><\/p>\n

Look for an Expert in Your Field<\/h2>\n

If your preferred list of guest speakers is not available, don\u2019t fret! There are usually a number of experts in your field who would make a great speaker. Try searching through your LinkedIn networks or through the recent industry event programs to identify potential speakers. Try to focus on those who have had multiple years of knowledge in the industry and who could provide quality points on your chosen topic. <\/span><\/p>\n

Search Through Taped Videos<\/h2>\n

Most major conferences and events tape their guest speakers. So one way to find the perfect speaker is to write to these organizations and see if they would be willing to share their videos. You may even be able to find one online through YouTube. Only a live video can give you a real-life look into their style, tone, and whether they\u2019re the right fit for your audience. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Your Networks<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to also talk to your friends and colleagues who have attended recent conferences and events. They may be able to refer you to a guest speaker they feel would be a good fit. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask Your Local Conference Center<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re at a loss when it comes to finding the right speaker for your audience, ask your hosted venue for ideas or suggestions. Since events are hosted there regularly, they may be able to put you in contact with some people.<\/span><\/p>\n

At St. Elias Centre, we can help your event go off without a hitch. We have flexible space to accommodate any size you need, along with all the equipment for your guest speaker, onsite catering, and the best staff in Ottawa. Whatever help you need with your event, <\/span>we\u2019re here for you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Need a guest speaker for an event you\u2019re hosting? You\u2019ve come to the right place! Our conference center has seen thousands of speakers come and go, and we\u2019ve also worked with hundreds of event planners. So we have some advice that will save you countless hours of searching. Follow these five easy methods to find …Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-event-venue","category-event-planning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=635"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1008,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/635\/revisions\/1008"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}