BRINGING IN THE SPEAKERS

Clearly your first task must be to identify the people you wish to talk at the event, lead a discussion, demonstrate goods and so on. The following questions should help you to recognize suitable people who can then be approached in due course.

Generally, whom should you select to speak at a conference? What qualities are you looking for in speakers?

They should be people who are fully familiar with their subject matter and really know what they are talking about. You might also want them to be regarded as experts on that subject, and to have the respect of their audience. Ideally, they should be experienced and capable of doing what you want them to do - to make an interesting speech, control a lively discussion, handle tricky questions or demonstrate a product in a clear and concise manner. You might also need them to attract delegates to the event. Should they be a personality, then? Make a note of the particular qualities and attributes that will suit your purposes.

How many speakers are going to participate in your event?
Is it the managing director or the sales director instead? If more than that, how many? The number of speakers depends partly on your approach.

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Finding speakers

After speakers have agreed to come?