Start the Connection
The Speaking Business Summit experience begins before the main conference. Join us on Thursday 15 October for a series of exclusive events designed to help you connect with fellow members, develop your business, and make the most of your Summit experience.
Whether you’re a Fellow, Professional Member or Associate Member attending SBS for the first time, or supporting our Professional Speaker of the Year competition, there’s something for everyone. Places are limited for several events, so be sure to book in advance.
Fellows Afternoon & Dinner
Spend an afternoon with fellow Speaking Business Fellows, sharing ideas, experiences and insights with some of the most experienced professional speakers in the industry. This exclusive gathering provides valuable opportunities for discussion, learning and strengthening relationships within the Fellowship community before enjoying an evening together over dinner.
Schedule
12:30 – Networking
13:00 – Fellows Afternoon
17:00 – Close
19:30 – Fellows Buffet Dinner (Private Dining Room)
Ticket: £60 + VAT
Professionals Afternoon
Designed exclusively for Professional Members, this afternoon session offers the opportunity to network with peers, share best practice and gain practical insights to help grow your speaking business. It’s the perfect way to reconnect with colleagues and begin your Summit experience before the main event.
Schedule
12:30 – Networking
13:00 – Professionals Afternoon
16:00 – Close
Ticket: £25 + VAT
First Timers Event
If this is your first Speaking Business Summit, this event is the perfect introduction. Hosted by Membership Director Leon Bamforth, you’ll meet other first-time attendees, learn how to make the most of the Summit, and discover how to build valuable connections from the very start.
Many attendees say this session is one of the best ways to arrive feeling confident and connected before the main conference begins.
Schedule
16:00 – Networking
16:15 – Event Begins
Tickets are free, but registration is required.
Professional Speaker of the Year Semi-Finals
Watch the next generation of professional speakers compete in the Professional Speaker of the Year Semi-Finals, hosted by James Perryman. This prestigious competition showcases exceptional speaking talent as competitors present their best work in pursuit of a place in the final.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, learning from great speakers, or supporting your colleagues, this promises to be an engaging and entertaining evening.
Schedule
17:00 – Networking
17:30 – Semi-Finals Begin
Tickets are free, but registration is required.
Thursday Evening
After the day’s events, the evening is yours to enjoy. Relax with friends and colleagues in the hotel’s excellent facilities, unwind in the bar, or dine in the on-site restaurant before the Speaking Business Summit officially begins the following morning.