Book top experts in Germany for your event
Germany's best keynote speakers and event hosts, bookable online. From Berlin to Munich, covering every topic your audience cares about.
Make an impact with Germany's best speakers
Germany's corporate events market is one of Europe's largest, and booking the right speaker makes all the difference. PepTalk works with event teams across Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and beyond to find speakers who deliver in English to German corporate audiences. Whether you're organising a conference, a leadership programme, or an internal workshop, our roster covers leadership, innovation, technology, and DEI. Every speaker is matched to your event brief and budget, and our team handles the full booking process. From global keynote names to specialist experts, we'll find the right fit for your German audience.
PepTalk helps you find the right speaker for your next event
Speakers who know your market
Work with keynote speakers who understand the local business landscape, cultural context, and audience expectations. Local insight makes every talk more relevant — and more memorable.
Content that connects
Local speakers bring real-world examples, familiar references, and stories your audience already relate to — driving deeper engagement and stronger retention.
Simpler planning, faster booking
Booking locally reduces travel complexity, lowers costs, and makes scheduling easier. Whether in-person or hybrid, it's less to coordinate and more time to focus on the event itself.
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Client story
The speaker booking experience, done properly.
From event planners to HR teams to C-suite EAs, here's what it's actually like to work with us.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's most dynamic cities — a hub for tech, creativity, politics, and culture. Home to a thriving startup ecosystem, world-class universities, and a dense network of international organizations, the city attracts thought leaders across industries including AI, sustainability, design, and policy.
Its diverse, multilingual population means local speakers bring global perspectives. Berlin's rich history also makes it a powerful backdrop for conversations about democracy, innovation, and social change.
With world-class venues, excellent transport links, and a reputation for bold, boundary-pushing ideas, Berlin is an ideal city to source compelling local talent and host memorable, high-impact events.
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Munich
Munich is Bavaria's vibrant capital, blending rich history with cutting-edge innovation. Home to global giants like BMW, Siemens, and MAN, the city boasts a deep talent pool of industry leaders, tech pioneers, and academic experts from its world-renowned universities. Its thriving startup ecosystem and strong finance, engineering, and life sciences sectors mean local speakers bring real-world expertise across diverse fields. Munich's world-class venues, excellent transport links, and reputation for precision and hospitality make event logistics seamless. Add in its unique cultural charm — from the English Garden to Oktoberfest — and you have a city that keeps attendees engaged well beyond the stage.
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Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial capital and a major European hub, home to the European Central Bank, Deutsche Börse, and hundreds of global corporations. This concentration of finance, business, and tech talent means an exceptional pool of local speakers — economists, executives, fintech innovators, and thought leaders — readily available for events.
The city's world-class infrastructure, including Messe Frankfurt (one of the largest exhibition centers globally) and excellent transport links via Frankfurt Airport, makes hosting seamless. Its central location within Europe ensures easy access for international attendees, while a vibrant, multicultural business community guarantees diverse perspectives and networking opportunities.
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a stunning German city nestled along the Neckar River, crowned by a magnificent Renaissance castle. Home to Germany's oldest university (founded 1386), it pulses with academic energy, hosting world-class researchers, scientists, and thought leaders across medicine, physics, and the humanities.
This intellectual density makes Heidelberg exceptional for sourcing local speakers — experts in life sciences, innovation, and culture are embedded throughout the city. Its compact, walkable old town offers charming historic venues alongside modern conference facilities, creating memorable event atmospheres. Well-connected by rail to Frankfurt and Stuttgart, attendees arrive easily. The city's international community ensures diverse, globally-minded talent is always close at hand.
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Leipzig
Leipzig is one of Germany's most dynamic cities — a hub of creativity, academia, and innovation. Home to one of Europe's oldest universities and a thriving startup scene, it attracts forward-thinking professionals across tech, culture, sustainability, and the arts. The city has a rich intellectual tradition, producing influential thinkers and creatives, meaning local speaker talent is both deep and diverse. Leipzig's central location in Germany makes it easily accessible, while its world-class venues — from historic concert halls to modern conference spaces — offer excellent event infrastructure. With a collaborative, unpretentious culture and lower costs than Berlin or Munich, Leipzig delivers high-quality events with outstanding value.
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Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city and a vibrant hub where tradition meets innovation. Home to major industries including media, technology, insurance, and trade, it boasts a deep pool of expert local speakers across diverse fields. The city hosts world-class venues ranging from intimate spaces to large conference centers like Koelnmesse, one of Europe's top trade fair locations. Cologne's central location makes it easily accessible from across Europe, with an international airport and excellent rail connections. Its rich cultural scene, renowned universities, and thriving startup ecosystem ensure a steady supply of dynamic, knowledgeable speakers ready to engage any audience.
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Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf is one of Germany's most cosmopolitan cities — a global hub for fashion, trade, and business, home to major international companies and a thriving creative scene. As a leading trade fair destination (Messe Düsseldorf hosts 20+ major global expos annually), the city attracts world-class professionals across industries including finance, retail, tech, and sustainability.
Its speaker talent pool is exceptional — executives, innovators, and thought leaders are embedded in the local business community. Excellent transport links, a compact city layout, and a wealth of premium venues make event logistics seamless. Add a vibrant culture, renowned gastronomy, and the Rhine riverfront, and Düsseldorf delivers memorable event experiences from start to finish.
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Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and a dynamic hub of commerce, culture, and creativity. As Europe's third-largest port, it attracts global business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, making it rich with expert local talent across industries like logistics, media, tech, and sustainability. The city hosts world-class venues — from historic warehouses in the Speicherstadt to modern conference centers — offering unique, memorable settings for any event. Hamburg's cosmopolitan, international atmosphere ensures a welcoming environment for diverse audiences. With excellent transport links, a thriving startup scene, and a culture of forward-thinking ideas, Hamburg delivers both inspiring speakers and unforgettable event experiences.
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the process - step by step
How to work with PepTalk
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.
Testimonials
They came with a brief.
We delivered the right speaker.
From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
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.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
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!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
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.
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frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 15,000 speakers from over 50 countries on our roster. We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
Email us, message us, or call us with your event details (topic, audience, budget, date, location) and the PepTalk team will send a custom speaker proposal within 24 hours. Once you've shortlisted, we'll confirm availability and fees, and you can arrange a chemistry call before deciding. From there, we handle contracts, logistics, and travel.
Whether you'd like to make a booking, need help with an event or anything else, we're here to help. Email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US).
No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.
Book conference speakers 6–12 months in advance. Top speakers fill their calendars fast, so the earlier you start, the better your chances of securing your first choice. PepTalk makes it easy to browse, check availability, and confirm speakers quickly — giving you more time to focus on the rest of your event.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure the right talent for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about this expert's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting talent directly.
PepTalk has booked speakers for German organisations and in Germany, including Mercedes AMG, Adidas, SMA Solar Technology, Citywire, Pasha Innovation, and SUSE.
PepTalk operates under UK GDPR, which the European Commission has confirmed as offering an equivalent level of protection to EU GDPR, so data can move freely between the UK and EU without extra transfer agreements. Client and speaker data is handled in line with data protection law throughout the booking process.
We’re brief-led, flexible, and focused on finding the right person for the job. That means we’re not here to push the same shortlist every time. We combine platform discovery with hands-on curation, so clients get a faster, more tailored route to the right speaker.
We work across practical business topics like AI, leadership, future of work, transformation, communication, resilience, and change, and we tailor recommendations to your audience, budget, and event goals. These are some of the most common themes we help with across the DACH region
Yes. We often work with speakers who are also operators, advisors, researchers, founders, athletes, or leaders in their field. That matters because audiences respond well to people with current, real-world experience — not just a polished stage story.
No. Sometimes the best speaker for your event is a well-known name. Sometimes it’s someone with deep expertise, a fresh point of view, and stronger relevance for your audience. We focus on who will create the most value in the room.
Yes — that’s one of the most common requests we get. We regularly help clients find fresh voices for annual events, repeat audiences, and teams who want a new perspective rather than the usual names.
Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts, and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to strengthen your show.
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The PepTalk Journal
Expert voices. Fresh thinking.
Speaker recommendations, event trends, key dates, and practical guides, written by and for the people who make great events happen.
