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Hire Top Keynote & After Dinner Speakers
SpeakOut is one of the oldest and most trusted speaker agencies, created in 1985 and backed by over 40 years of expertise. We specialise in providing keynote speakers and entertainers who elevate events of every kind, from corporate conferences to charity galas and awards ceremonies. Over the decades, SpeakOut has built a trusted network of world-class speakers, celebrity hosts and live performers, whose official expertise engages and inspires any audience. In 2025, SpeakOut was honoured as the Most Innovative Entertainment Company of 2025 in the SME500 UK Awards!
Whether you are looking to hire a powerful keynote speaker on artificial intelligence, sustainability, leadership or diversity and inclusion, or an entertainer that leaves guests talking long after the event ends, hire with SpeakOut! Our experienced team works closely with you to understand the requirements and goals of your event, recommend the right talent and handle all the details. With SpeakOut, you can hire official experts, delivering speeches on a variety of keynote speaking topics, promising inspiration and lasting impact.
Book Industry Leading Entertainers & Comedians
SpeakOut is a leading agency for booking the best entertainers and comedians for events of every size. With access to over 2,000 acts, we connect clients with performers who know how to engage and captivate any audience. SpeakOut has already been honoured as the Most Innovative Entertainment Company of 2026, commended in the Global100 2026! Whether you’re planning a corporate dinner, an awards night, or a private celebration, we can recommend the perfect comedian or entertainer to create unforgettable moments and keep your guests talking long after the event.
As proud members of The Entertainment Agents Association and The European Association of Speaker Bureaux, we operate to the highest professional standards, ensuring every booking runs smoothly from start to finish. Even if you have a particular act in mind that is not listed on our website, our experienced team can help. We offer personalised guidance to source the right performer for your occasion. With our industry knowledge, wide network, and commitment to excellence, SpeakOut makes hiring top entertainers and comedians simple, reliable, and impactful.
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Our Awards
SpeakOut has earned recognition for innovation and service across the speaker and entertainment booking industry. Recent honours include Global 100’s Most Innovative Entertainment Company 2026. In 2025, SpeakOut was also named Most Innovative Entertainment Company at the SME500 UK Awards. These awards highlight the company’s continued growth, expanding industry presence, and focus on delivering exceptional speakers and entertainers. SpeakOut has also received the M&A Today Global Award 2026, alongside repeat wins in both the Global 100 and SME500 UK Awards.
How to Hire a Keynote Speaker
Hiring a keynote speaker with SpeakOut is easy and straightforward!
Hiring a keynote speaker with SpeakOut is a simple and guided process designed to help you find the right speaker for your event. The first step is to define your event goals, audience and theme, as this will help determine the most suitable type of speaker. It is also important to set a realistic budget early in the process so suitable options can be recommended.
You can then browse SpeakOut’s roster of keynote speakers, entertainers and event hosts to get an idea of the available talent. Once you are ready, contact a SpeakOut booking agent who will create a bespoke selection of speakers tailored to your brief, event objectives and budget.
After you have selected your speaker, SpeakOut will manage the booking process and event logistics, working directly with the speaker or their team. With extensive industry connections and years of experience, SpeakOut helps ensure your event runs smoothly and successfully.