Book keynote and motivational speakers in Washington, D.C.
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We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
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PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
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PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.
Our Picks
Ed Higgins
Security expert & leadership coach
Transform leadership and security culture with Ed Higgins, speaker specializing in national security and leadership coaching. Ed works with diverse organizations to overcome challenges, strengthen partnerships, and achieve strategic goals, leveraging 14 years of security expertise and Jedi-like coaching methodology.
Christopher Chin
Speaker & communication coach
Transform tech professionals into confident communicators with Christopher Chin, speaker and communication coach. Christopher works with Fortune 500 companies to develop presentation skills and leadership communication, delivering specialized workshops for technical teams at global organizations.
Katty Kay
Broadcaster, author & confidence expert
Transform workplace confidence with Katty Kay, speaker, global affairs expert and women's leadership specialist. Katty helps organizations build confident, success-oriented mindsets and navigate change, delivering award-winning insights as a BBC correspondent and New York Times bestselling author.
Ann Compton
Veteran White House correspondent
Gain a unique and valuable historical perspective on the presidency and today's significant stories with Ann Compton, speaker, veteran White House press corps member.
Explore the most in-demand speaker topics across , tailored to today’s business challenges and audience needs.
the process - step by step
From brief to brilliant, in five steps
Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
Why book a motivational speaker in Washington, D.C.?
Washington D.C. is the undisputed capital of policy, leadership, and civic life in the United States, and that concentration of power and expertise makes it one of the richest speaker environments on earth. Government officials, think tank leaders, journalists, diplomats, military figures, and NGO executives are all within reach, offering perspectives on global affairs, public policy, leadership, and social change that simply aren't available at the same depth anywhere else. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a world-class venue, and the city's hotel infrastructure is extensive and well practised at hosting major national and international events. D.C. adds credibility and gravitas to any gathering by virtue of where it sits.
Why PepTalk
The smarter way to book speakers
No more chasing agencies, comparing fees or managing contracts. One brief, one team, one platform.
Personalised matching
Tell us your brief and our team hand-picks 3–5 speakers aligned to your audience, goals and budget. Within 24 hours. No endless scrolling, no guesswork.
Full-service booking
Contracts, logistics, briefing, travel, day-of support. We manage the entire process so you don't have to.
Trusted network
15,000+ speakers across 42 countries. Every speaker vetted. Every booking rated by the teams who've worked with them.
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frequently asked questions
Questions about booking a speaker?
To book a keynote or motivational speaker in Washington, DC, start by defining your event's theme, audience and goals. From there, browse a reputable speaker agency or directory, or contact a speaker directly, to check availability, fees and any customisation needed for their session. Most agencies, PepTalk included, handle the contracts, scheduling and technical requirements so the process stays simple. Get in touch with PepTalk for recommendations or hands-on help booking the right speaker for your Washington, DC event.
Fees for keynote and motivational speakers in Washington, DC typically range from $5,000 to $50,000+ for in-person bookings through PepTalk. Fees vary with the individual's profile, recognition and how long they're on stage, and can run from a few thousand dollars into the tens of thousands once travel and lodging are factored in. A DC-based speaker can help keep costs down further. Reach out to us for a tailored quote that fits your budget.
Yes, travel and lodging can be added to a Washington, DC speaker's fee, and they can be minimised or dropped altogether by booking a speaker who already lives in the city. Washington, DC's deep bench of locally based experts across policy, media and business makes that easy to do.
Yes, PepTalk can recommend speakers to match your Washington, DC event theme or topic. We regularly help organisations plan Washington, DC team events and conferences, and we're glad to share tailored recommendations drawn from our network of over 15,000 speakers.
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