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Describe Your Event
Tell us the format (keynote, podcast, panel, masterclass), topic, audience size, language, location, and budget. Takes 60 seconds.
Find a Speaker for Any Type of Event
Search 70,000+ verified speakers across 13 speaking formats. AI matches you in hours, not weeks. No bureau commissions, ever.
AI Speaker Search
70,000+ verifiedWhether you're organizing a conference, hosting a podcast, producing a webinar, or sourcing an expert quote for an article, SpeakUp is the speaker booking platform built to find you the right person fast.
Need to hire keynote speakers for a flagship summit, find speakers for a conference panel, or line up expert sources for a media feature? Whether you run an annual conference series, lead corporate learning & development, produce weekly podcast episodes, or research news stories, our speaker search compresses what used to take weeks of bureau back-and-forth or cold outreach into a single AI-matched shortlist. Every profile is verified, format-tagged, and ranked against your event brief — so you spend time choosing, not hunting.
Popular formats: keynote speakers, panel speakers, session moderators, masterclass instructors, podcast guests, expert sources, TV guest experts, webinar speakers, facilitators, guest lecturers.
Built for organizers, hosts & journalists
Event organizers, conference planners, podcast hosts, journalists, and corporate L&D teams use SpeakUp to find guest speakers across 13 different formats — from keynote and panel to masterclass instructor, session moderator, podcast guest, and TV expert.
AI matches in hours, not weeks
Instead of cold-emailing bureaus or chasing LinkedIn referrals, you describe what you need and our AI matches 70,000+ verified speaker profiles to surface the best fits within hours.
No commissions, native mobile apps
SpeakUp runs on a transparent subscription model — no booking commissions, no bureau gatekeepers — with native iOS and Android apps. Used by event teams in 30+ countries.
- 100,000+Active users on SpeakUp
- 70,000+Verified speakers
- 28+Countries served
- 24hAverage time to first match
13 Types of Speakers You Can Find on SpeakUp
Beyond keynote — find every kind of expert your event, podcast, or media format needs.
Keynote Speakers
Inspiring keynotes for conferences, summits, sales kickoffs, and corporate events.
Browse Keynote Speakers
Panel Speakers
Subject-matter panelists for moderated discussions and roundtables.
Browse Panel Speakers
Session Moderators
Experienced moderators who keep panels and Q&A flows on track.
Browse Session Moderators
Podcast Guests
Vetted experts ready to record for any podcast niche or interview format.
Browse Podcast Guests
Masterclass Instructors
Practitioners who teach intensive masterclasses and skill workshops.
Browse Masterclass Instructors
Expert Sources for Media
Quotable specialists for journalists writing articles or features.
Browse Expert Sources for Media
TV Guest Experts
Subject-matter guests for broadcast interviews, news segments, and shows.
Browse TV Guest Experts
Guest Speakers
Featured guest voices for school, association, and community events.
Browse Guest Speakers
Facilitators
Skilled facilitators for offsites, design sessions, and team workshops.
Browse Facilitators
Corporate Trainers
Trainers for leadership, sales, customer success, and skill-building programs.
Browse Corporate Trainers
Webinar Speakers
Experts ready to present in live and on-demand webinar formats.
Browse Webinar Speakers
Corporate Presenters
Polished presenters for town halls, internal meetings, and product launches.
Browse Corporate Presenters
Guest Lecturers
Academic and industry guest lecturers for universities and programs.
Browse Guest Lecturers
How AI Matching Finds the Right Speaker for Any Format
Traditional bureaus pitch you whoever's on their roster. SpeakUp's AI matches based on what your specific event actually needs.
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AI Scans 70,000+ Profiles
Our matching engine ranks every relevant speaker by topic relevance, format experience, audience fit, language, availability, and past reviews.
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Get Matches in Hours
You receive a curated shortlist of best-fit speakers. Message them directly in-app or on web. No bureau, no middleman, no waiting.
Why Event Organizers Choose SpeakUp Over Bureaus
A side-by-side comparison of the three ways to find speakers — and why SpeakUp wins on speed, transparency, and price.
| SpeakUp | Traditional Bureau | Manual Search | |
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| Time to first match | Hours | Days to weeks | Weeks |
| Speakers considered | 70,000+ verified | Bureau roster (~100–500) | Your network only |
| Cost model | Subscription · no commissions | 20–30% booking commission | Your own time |
| Speaker types covered | 13 formats | Mostly keynote | Varies |
| Direct contact with speaker | Yes — in app & web | Through bureau | Yes if you find them |
| AI matching | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Mobile app | ✓ iOS + Android | ✗ Email-only | ✗ Manual |
| Transparent pricing | ✓ Speaker fees shown | ✗ Bundled with bureau cut | Varies |
| Available globally | 30+ countries | Limited regional rosters | Network-dependent |
Skip the bureau math — post your first request free.
Post a Request
Speakers by Topic
Browse popular speaker topics on SpeakUp — every tag opens a curated guide to hiring and booking speakers in that field.
Ready to Find Your Speaker?
Post a request in 60 seconds and let AI bring you a curated shortlist. Or browse 70,000+ verified speakers and message them directly. No commissions, ever.
Free to post · No credit card needed · Used by event teams in 30+ countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SpeakUp find the right speaker for my event?+
After you describe your event — format, topic, audience, language, budget — our AI scans 70,000+ verified speaker profiles and ranks them by relevance to your specific request. Most users receive a curated shortlist within hours. You can message matches directly in-app or on the web, with no bureau in between.
Is SpeakUp free for event organizers?+
Yes. Posting a speaker request and browsing all 70,000+ speakers is free. We operate on a subscription model for advanced features like priority matching, expanded outreach, and analytics — but core search, AI matching, and direct messaging are free for organizers.
What types of speakers can I find here?+
Thirteen formats: keynote speakers, panel speakers, session moderators, podcast guests, masterclass instructors, expert sources for media, TV guest experts, guest speakers, facilitators, corporate trainers, webinar speakers, corporate presenters, and guest lecturers. Each has a dedicated category with format-specific filters.
How is SpeakUp different from a traditional speaker bureau?+
Three differences: speed (matches in hours, not weeks), price (no booking commissions — bureaus typically take 20–30% of speaker fees), and access (70,000+ speakers vs a bureau's curated roster of a few hundred). You also message speakers directly through SpeakUp, instead of negotiating through a bureau intermediary.
Are there any commissions or hidden fees?+
No commissions on bookings — ever. Our revenue comes entirely from subscriptions, not from taking a cut of speaker fees. The price you negotiate with the speaker is the price you pay. This is permanent, not a trial offer.
How quickly can I find a speaker?+
Most organizers receive a curated shortlist within 24 hours of posting a request. Direct outreach to selected speakers can produce confirmations within 48–72 hours, depending on speaker availability. Compared to traditional bureau timelines (1–4 weeks for a confirmed booking), SpeakUp typically cuts the process by 70–90%.
Does SpeakUp have a mobile app?+
Yes — native apps for both iOS and Android, free to download. The app supports the full speaker booking workflow: posting requests, reviewing AI matches, messaging speakers, scheduling calls, and managing confirmations. SpeakUp is the first speaker platform built mobile-first.
How are speakers verified?+
Every speaker on SpeakUp is verified through a multi-step process: identity check, professional background validation (LinkedIn, prior speaking engagements, references), and topical expertise review. This ensures organizers see only credible, bookable experts — not anonymous profiles.
Can I find speakers in languages other than English?+
Yes. SpeakUp supports speakers across multiple languages and is currently active in 30+ countries. You can filter speaker matches by language during your request, ensuring matches are confident communicators in the language your audience needs.
What if I need a podcast guest, not a stage speaker?+
SpeakUp specifically supports 13 speaker formats — including podcast guests, expert sources for media, and webinar speakers — so the platform isn't built only for stage events. The AI matching engine treats podcast and media bookings as first-class formats, not as an afterthought.
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Find speakers from your phone
Post a speaker request, get AI matches as push notifications, and message speakers directly — all from the SpeakUp mobile app.
- Quick request form optimized for mobile
- AI-matched speaker shortlists
- In-app chat with calendar sync