Basic components of a speaker invitation
- The name, date, and venue of the event.
- The theme or focus of the event.
- Why you think they would be a great speaker for your event.
- Why it would benefit them.
- How they can contact you.
How do I approach a conference speaker?
7 Tips for Finding Conference Speakers
- Tap into your network. ...
- Seek recommendation from professional associations. ...
- Use social media. ...
- Industry publications are useful in finding conference speakers. ...
- Interact with your attendees in online forums. ...
- Request for proposals on ideas for talks.
How do you approach a speaker?
Reach Out to the Right Speakers
- Browse online discussion forums.
- Scroll through Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
- Poll your current registered guests.
- Poll guests from your last event.
- If you work in-house, ask people at your company for recommendations.
- Look for upcoming book releases in your niche/industry.