Speakers who earn the room.
We pair keynote speakers with associations, conferences and company events, and we help event teams shape programs people remember long after the closing session.
What you can count on
A short list of speakers we would put in front of our own audience. Clear answers on fees and dates, the first time you ask. And one person who stays with your event from the first email to the final session.
What we do
Three things, done with care. Nothing we can't stand behind.
Speaker placement
Keynotes, breakouts, panels and workshops. A short list that fits the room, the theme and the budget, and close attention to the details through event day.
Program advisory
Session flow, speaker briefs and run-of-show for planners who want a program that holds the room from the opening slot to the close.
Speaker development
Positioning, talk titles, one-sheets and outreach for speakers who want more of the right stages, not just more of them.
The stages we work
From chapter meetings of 80 to annual conferences of 3,000.
Association annual meetings & chapter events
Industry & leadership summits
Company kickoffs, offsites & client events
Campus, civic & community programs
The speakers we work with
We keep the list short on purpose. Every speaker on it has earned the place on real stages, in front of audiences who had somewhere else to be.
- They've done the work.Practitioners, founders, researchers and leaders who speak about what they have built, led or studied themselves.
- They have a point of view.A talk with an argument and a takeaway, not a tour of other people's ideas.
- They prepare for your room.Each talk is shaped to your audience, your theme and your time slot. Nothing canned.
- They're easy to work with.Clear fees, quick replies, on time, and still in the room when the session ends.
If none of our speakers suits your program, we'll say so and point you somewhere better. A good fit matters more to us than a booking.
Formats
Topics we place most
Working with us
Simple on purpose. You always know what happens next.
If you're planning an event
Tell us the date, the audience, the theme and the budget. A ten-minute call or a short email is enough.
Within a few days you'll have a short list: two to four speakers who fit, with clips, talk outlines and fees in plain numbers.
Once you choose, the agreement, travel and the tech check are settled with the speaker's office, and we stay reachable through the event.
If you're a speaker
We work with a small number of speakers, mostly by referral, and the list grows slowly.
If you're a working speaker with a strong talk and a real track record, write to us with a clip and the kinds of stages you want next year.
We'll tell you honestly whether we can help, and how.
Good to know
The questions planners ask us first.
Do planners pay for your help?
No. Planners never pay us. The only fee is the speaker's, and you see it in plain numbers.
How fast can we get a short list?
Usually within three business days. Sooner when your date is close.
What do fees look like?
It depends on the speaker, the format and the travel. You get the number up front, in writing, before you spend time on a call.
Do you handle virtual and hybrid events?
Yes. Some speakers are excellent on camera and some are better in the room. We'll tell you which is which.
What happens if a speaker can't make it?
It's rare. If it happens, we help you find a replacement you approve, and your agreement with the speaker covers the rest.
Do you work outside the United States?
Yes, for the right program. Travel and timing are part of the quote.
Can we ask about a speaker we found somewhere else?
Sometimes. Ask us. If we can't help, we'll say so quickly.
Will the speaker stay for the rest of the event?
Ask and it goes into the agreement. Many of our speakers like to be in the room with your audience before and after their session.
Start a conversation
Planners: tell us the date, the audience and the theme. Speakers: tell us which stages you want to be on next year.
hello@orbmediagroup.comAlready talking with one of us? Just reply to that email. You'll reach the person who knows the speaker and your event, not a shared inbox.