Share Your Expertise. Answer the Questions That Matter.

Are you the person other speakers turn to for advice?

Do you have practical experience, proven strategies, and real-world insights that can help professional speakers grow their businesses?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications are now open to join the Ask the Experts sessions at the Speaking Business Summit 2026.

This is your opportunity to become one of our featured experts, sharing your knowledge, answering delegates’ questions, and helping shape the future of the speaking profession.

The Speaking Business Summit is the UK’s leading event for professional speakers, trainers, coaches, authors, facilitators and speaking business owners. Each year, we bring together experienced professionals and emerging talent to learn, connect, collaborate and grow.

Our Ask the Experts sessions are always among the most valued parts of the programme, giving delegates direct access to experienced professionals who have successfully built and sustained speaking businesses.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking knowledgeable, approachable experts who can confidently answer questions and provide practical advice in areas such as:

• Winning more speaking engagements

• Marketing and personal branding

• Keynote development and delivery

• Business growth and strategy

• Sales and lead generation

• Technology and AI for speakers

• Book publishing and intellectual property

• Coaching and facilitation

• Finance, legal and business operations

• International speaking

• Video, podcasting and content creation

• Any specialist area that helps speakers build successful, sustainable businesses

Whether you’ve built a thriving speaking career, developed innovative business systems, or specialise in a niche that benefits professional speakers, we’d love to hear how you can contribute.

What Makes a Great Expert?

Our delegates are looking for practical, honest advice they can implement immediately.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Proven expertise and credibility in their specialist area

• A track record of helping others achieve results

• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply

• Practical, actionable advice rather than theory

• A collaborative and supportive approach

• Professionalism and a willingness to engage with delegates throughout the event

Why Apply?

As an Ask the Expert, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Position yourself as a recognised authority within the speaking profession

• Share your knowledge with engaged, ambitious delegates

• Build valuable relationships with fellow speakers and industry leaders

• Raise your profile within the Professional Speaking Association community

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the speaking profession

If you’re passionate about helping others succeed and have valuable experience to share, we’d love to receive your application.

Join us at the Speaking Business Summit 2026 and help answer the questions that will shape the next generation of successful speakers.

We look forward to seeing your application.