Big Names Take Center Stage

The easiest way is to visit a speaker’s profile page on LAI’s website. Most profiles include video clips of past speeches and interviews filmed in our studios. If you need additional samples, we’re happy to send video links of past presentations directly to your inbox upon request. 

Yes, we can help you narrow down your search. After we learn about your event, we’ll send you a customized list of speaker recommendations tailored specifically to your goals and audience. Our consultants stay on top of current issues, industry trends, and audience expectations. They provide tailored research and customized recommendations that align with your event’s theme, budget, and location.

Each recommendation includes promo videos, relevant articles, speaker profile pages, and personal insights from our team. We’ll also check availability and fees and present the best options that match your budget and criteria. Connect with us to get a custom proposal within 24 hours.

Leading Authorities is your one-stop source for the headline speakers that draw audiences and elevate events. We provide direct access to today’s most in-demand figures, including former presidents and vice presidents, prime ministers, cabinet secretaries, top media personalities, bestselling authors, celebrated athletes, Hollywood talent, and other widely recognized leaders. 

Our roster features national and international voices who sit at the forefront of their fields. However, some high-profile individuals do not accept speaking engagements—despite being listed on various bureau websites. If you’re hoping to book a sitting CEO or a household name like Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates, we recommend reading our blog post, Will a Sitting CEO Speak at My Event? for important context.

An exclusive speaker is someone who signs an agreement granting one agency the sole right to represent them. Leading Authorities represents many speakers exclusively, and we also work closely with other agents to give you access to virtually every speaker in the market. 

You can view our full roster of exclusive speakers by  Clicking here .

Yes. We proudly represent an extensive roster of exclusive keynote speakers, including former high-ranking government officials and world leaders, top business executives, political personalities, media figures, bestselling authors, military heroes, breakthrough innovators, and more. We’re highly selective in recruiting exclusive talent, ensuring each speaker meets a strong and ongoing demand from our clients. View our full list of exclusive speakers. 

Leading Authorities clients span Fortune 500 companies, major associations and professional societies, leading universities and academic institutions, and civic and nonprofit organizations at the national, international, and regional levels. 

Start by having a quick conversation with one of our program consultants. They’ll ask about your event, audience, budget, key stakeholders, objectives, and anything else that helps us understand what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll also share insights on today’s most in-demand topics, trending themes, and the newest names on the speaking circuit. Review all the key steps to booking a speaker here.

Simply put, the best service in the industry. When clients begin planning their events, a Leading Authorities program consultant works with them to design the best program by learning about their organizations and understanding the business behind their meeting. Because our program consultants are well versed in the hot issues of the day, they can provide tailored research for each client and make recommendations that stay in line with the budget, theme, and location. These professionals are dedicated to packaging the perfect blend of speakers, entertainment, and production to create a winning event. As the liaison between the talent and the client, Leading Authorities’ event coordinators make sure that every booking runs like clockwork. This detail-oriented team handles all of our speakers’ logistics and provides a range of services from developing itineraries and scheduling conference calls to managing book purchases and arranging meet-and-greets. By guaranteeing convenient access to your event coordinator at all times, Leading Authorities ensures a smooth and hassle-free event. Leading Authorities will issue you a contract setting the name of the speaker, the event location, the date of the presentation, audio visual requirements, and other important information. The contract requires a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the speaking fee within 14 days of booking your speaker. The balance is due 14 days prior to the event date.

Our network of talent can travel anywhere — while there may be some cost savings by procuring a speaker in the same market as your event, you may also want to look at speakers who require travel. If you are set on a local speaker, we’ve curated speakers by top requested locations below. 

• California Speaker

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• Los Angeles Speakers 

 
For more information about our local keynote speakers across the globe, to see a list of keynote speakers categorized by location, and to find a local keynote speaker in your city or country, view our speakers by location page. 

Absolutely. While we feature thousands of keynote speakers and entertainers on our site, we also work with countless others who aren’t listed. If you’re looking for someone specific, just reach out. Our team specializes in securing hard-to-find and in-demand speakers across the country and around the world, and we’re happy to contact them on your behalf. 
 

With one of the largest and most diverse rosters in the industry, Leading Authorities offers speakers for every topic, budget, and event. Our lineup includes high-ranking former officials, business leaders, bestselling authors, media personalities, celebrities, entertainers, and leading experts across nearly every field. 

Whether your event theme is set or still taking shape, our speakers span the full range—from disruptive technology and innovation to leadership, motivation, and classic evergreen topics. 

To start your search, explore our speakers by topic or type, or use our find a speaker search to filter by your specific criteria. 

If you’d like guidance, our team is ready. We can answer questions like: How do I book a keynote speaker? Can I bring in more than one? What should I budget? Prefer personalized recommendations? Share your event details, and we’ll curate a customized list tailored to your needs.