Keynote Bookings
Get booked as a keynote speaker for conferences and summits. The highest-visibility format on the platform — and the one organizers post first.
Coming soonGet Booked as a Speaker — Across 13 Types of Speaking Gigs
Free profile. AI matches you with paid speaking opportunities across keynote, podcast, panel, masterclass, media, and 8 more formats. iOS + Android apps. Zero commissions, ever.
If you're an expert in your field — a CEO, researcher, founder, author, or industry specialist — your knowledge has value beyond your day-to-day work. Conferences need keynote speakers. Podcasts need expert guests. Journalists need quotable sources. Companies need corporate trainers and webinar leaders. SpeakUp is the platform that brings those opportunities to you. Instead of pitching yourself manually on LinkedIn or waiting for a bureau to add you to its roster, you create a free profile, and our AI matches you with relevant paid speaking gigs across 13 distinct formats. You see new opportunities daily, message organizers directly in-app or on web, and book engagements without bureau gatekeepers or commission cuts. Used by 70,000+ verified speakers in 30+ countries, SpeakUp is the first speaker platform built mobile-first — get matched, message organizers, and confirm bookings from your phone.
- 70,000+
- Speakers
- 13
- Types of gigs
- 28+
- Countries
- Free
- Forever
13 Types of Speaking Gigs You Can Get on SpeakUp
Most speakers think only of keynote stages. SpeakUp's AI matches you across 13 distinct formats — most of them less competitive and more frequent than keynote alone.
Podcast Guest Spots
Get matched with podcasts in your niche. Podcast gigs build audience and authority — and SpeakUp has more podcast hosts than any speaker bureau.
Coming soonPanel Invitations
Be invited to industry panels in your area of expertise. Panels are booked faster than keynotes and open the door to repeat event relationships.
Coming soonMasterclass Engagements
Teach masterclasses to professional audiences. Paid, recurring, and scalable — masterclasses are the fastest-growing format on the platform.
Coming soonSession Moderation
Get hired to moderate sessions, panels, and Q&A flows. Moderators are in short supply — your facilitation skills unlock a separate gig stream.
Coming soonMedia Quotes & Citations
Get quoted in articles by journalists. Journalists use SpeakUp to find credible expert sources on deadline — fast and frictionless.
Coming soonTV Guest Spots
Get invited as expert guest on TV shows. Broadcasters and digital media teams post requests for industry commentators across every major topic.
Coming soonGuest Speaking Roles
Be a featured guest speaker at top events. Guest speaking roles include summits, festivals, and brand events that want recognized voices, not just headline acts.
Coming soonFacilitation Work
Get hired to facilitate workshops and offsites. Corporate facilitators are in high demand — especially those who combine domain expertise with process skills.
Coming soonCorporate Training
Land corporate training and L&D engagements. Companies post training requests for specialists in leadership, sales, tech, and communication.
Coming soonWebinar Speaking
Be a featured speaker on industry webinars. Webinars are the highest-volume format — organizers run them monthly, many exclusively through speaker platforms.
Coming soonCorporate Presentations
Present at company town halls and internal events. Internal speaking gigs are less visible but frequently paid and regularly recurring.
Coming soonGuest Lectures
Lecture at universities and academic programs. Academic institutions increasingly bring industry experts into programs to complement faculty.
Coming soonAI Matching
How AI Brings Speaking Gigs to You
Stop chasing gigs by email. Once your profile is set up, opportunities come to you — ranked by relevance, format, and pay.
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Step 1
Build Your Profile
Add your topics, formats you do (keynote, podcast, panel...), languages, locations, and rate ranges. Takes 15 minutes.
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Step 2
AI Surfaces Gigs Daily
As event organizers post new requests, our AI ranks every speaker by fit — and you appear in shortlists for relevant matches. New gigs land in your inbox daily.
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Reply, Negotiate, Book
Message organizers directly in-app or on web. Negotiate rates, confirm dates, finalize bookings. No bureau in between, no commissions taken from your fee.
Why SpeakUp
Why Speakers Choose SpeakUp Over Bureaus and Manual Outreach
Bureaus take 20–30% and control your access. LinkedIn outreach is slow and rarely converts. SpeakUp gives you direct access to organizers with zero commission.
| Criteria | SpeakUp | Speaker Bureaus | LinkedIn Outreach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | Zero — you keep 100% of your fee | 20–30% of your speaker fee | None, but time cost is high |
| Gig discovery | AI matches you daily — passive income stream | Bureau decides who to pitch — you wait | Manual outreach — you pitch yourself cold |
| Access to organizers | Direct message — no middleman | Bureau negotiates on your behalf | Connection requests, no guarantee of reply |
| Gig formats | 13 formats: keynote, podcast, media, training, and more | Mostly keynote and corporate events | Whatever you manually find and pitch |
| Time to first gig | 2–4 weeks for active profiles | Months — if the bureau adds you to roster | Weeks to months — high effort, low reply rate |
Commission
- SpeakUp
- Zero — you keep 100% of your fee
- Speaker Bureaus
- 20–30% of your speaker fee
- LinkedIn Outreach
- None, but time cost is high
Gig discovery
- SpeakUp
- AI matches you daily — passive income stream
- Speaker Bureaus
- Bureau decides who to pitch — you wait
- LinkedIn Outreach
- Manual outreach — you pitch yourself cold
Access to organizers
- SpeakUp
- Direct message — no middleman
- Speaker Bureaus
- Bureau negotiates on your behalf
- LinkedIn Outreach
- Connection requests, no guarantee of reply
Gig formats
- SpeakUp
- 13 formats: keynote, podcast, media, training, and more
- Speaker Bureaus
- Mostly keynote and corporate events
- LinkedIn Outreach
- Whatever you manually find and pitch
Time to first gig
- SpeakUp
- 2–4 weeks for active profiles
- Speaker Bureaus
- Months — if the bureau adds you to roster
- LinkedIn Outreach
- Weeks to months — high effort, low reply rate
Speakers in your pocket
Get Speaking Gigs from Your Phone
Push notifications when AI matches you with relevant gigs. Reply to organizers in-app. Schedule calls. Manage upcoming bookings — all from iOS or Android.
- Real-time gig match notifications — reply before competitors
- Direct in-app messaging with organizers · full history
- Calendar sync with Google Calendar and Outlook
- Profile editor — update topics, rates, availability anytime
How to Build a Speaker Profile That Gets You Booked
Your profile is what AI sees when ranking you for matches — and what organizers see when deciding to message you. Five steps to make it strong.
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Be specific about your topics (not generic)
"Marketing" is too broad. "B2B SaaS marketing for series A-B startups" is the kind of specificity AI rewards. Pick 3–5 narrowly defined topics where you have genuine expertise.
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List every format you do
Don't limit yourself to keynote. Are you good at podcast interviews? Panels? Webinars? Each format adds matching opportunities. Most speakers under-claim their formats.
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Add a 30-second video intro
Profiles with video intros get 3x more booking inquiries. It can be a short clip from a past talk or a direct-to-camera intro. Quality matters more than length.
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Set rate ranges (not exact prices)
Use rate ranges like "$3,000–$5,000 for 45-min keynote" or "Negotiable" for media gigs. Ranges encourage organizers to message you instead of skipping over.
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Keep availability calendar updated
AI deprioritizes profiles that haven't logged in for 60+ days. Even a quick check-in once a week keeps you visible in matching results.
Speaker Pricing — Free to Start, Subscription Optional
Most speakers stay on the free tier and book gigs through SpeakUp. Subscriptions add advanced visibility and analytics — useful for those who treat speaking as primary revenue.
Explorer
For speakers building their first profile and testing the platform.
Free
- Free forever
- AI matching (standard priority)
- Create speaker profile
- Collect reviews & ratings
Professional
For active speakers who want more consistent opportunity flow.
$29/mo
- Message organizers directly
- Higher AI matching priority
- Profile visibility boost
- Video introduction slot
Most popular
Expert
For established experts who want stronger visibility and priority placement.
$79/mo
- Top AI matching priority
- Maximum profile visibility
- Analytics dashboard
- Priority support
Authority
For premium positioning, maximum exposure and speaker teams.
$149/mo
- Authority positioning
- Team accounts
- Dedicated account support
- All Expert features
Speaker Stories
Hear from Speakers Already on SpeakUp
“I used to pitch myself on LinkedIn for hours every week. Now SpeakUp's AI brings 5–10 podcast invites and panel matches to me each month. I just respond. Best speaker tool I've used.”
— Marketing Director, Series B SaaS
“Booked 3 paid keynotes in my first 6 weeks on SpeakUp. The mobile app means I respond to organizers within minutes — not days. That speed gets me booked over slower competitors.”
— Founder & Keynote Speaker
“As a journalist, I used to email 10–15 experts to find one quote. SpeakUp surfaces relevant expert sources in seconds. It's not just for keynote speakers — it works for media too.”
— Senior Editor, Business Media
Frequently Asked Questions
Create a free speaker profile with your topics, experience, bio, media, and availability. SpeakUp can then match your profile with relevant requests from event organizers, podcasters, and journalists.
Yes. Creating a speaker profile and receiving relevant opportunities is free. SpeakUp does not charge speakers commissions on bookings made through the platform.
Speakers can be discovered for conferences, corporate events, podcasts, webinars, panel discussions, media interviews, workshops, and expert commentary opportunities.
SpeakUp uses AI matching, verified profiles, and direct communication instead of a closed bureau roster. Speakers keep control of their profile, visibility, conversations, and booking terms.
Yes. Podcasters and media teams use SpeakUp to find expert guests, interview sources, and commentators, so your profile can be matched with podcast and media opportunities.
Most active speakers get their first AI-matched gig within 2–4 weeks of joining. Frequency increases as you complete your profile, add a video intro, and respond quickly to matches.
Yes — native iOS and Android apps, free to download. Get push notifications when matched with gigs, message organizers in-app, sync your calendar, and manage upcoming bookings. Most speakers use the app daily.
Yes — there's no exclusivity. Many speakers use SpeakUp alongside bureaus to maximize their gig pipeline. SpeakUp doesn't take a cut, so it's pure upside next to bureau bookings.
Related resource
10 strategies to get booked for a practical playbook on profiles, outreach, referrals, and speaker visibility that goes beyond the product tour.
Resources for speakers
New to paid speaking? Start with these guides.
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