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Make an impact with the UK's best speakers

Make an impact with the UK's best speakers

Whether you need a high-energy keynote, a practical workshop, or an expert panel, PepTalk helps you book the right speaker for your UK event. Our roster covers leadership, innovation, DEI, wellbeing, and the future of work, with speakers available across every format and budget. From large conferences in London to leadership days in Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, every booking is matched to your goals and your audience. Our team handles the full process from brief to contract, so you can focus on the event itself.

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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Top speaker topics in United Kingdom

Explore the most in-demand speaker topics across United Kingdom, tailored to today’s business challenges and audience needs.

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.

Aaron Gibson, CEO & Founder of Huree

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.

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Discover experts by city

The right speaker is closer than you think

Local expertise matters. Browse by city to find speakers who understand your audience, your market and your event.

Belfast

Belfast is a vibrant, compact city with a rich industrial heritage and a remarkable story of transformation. Home to world-class universities, a thriving tech and creative sector, and a growing startup scene, it punches well above its weight for local expertise. The city boasts talented speakers across industries — from innovation and sustainability to culture and conflict resolution — many with globally relevant perspectives shaped by Belfast's unique history. Its walkable city centre, excellent venues, and strong hospitality infrastructure make event logistics straightforward. With easy air and rail connections, competitive costs compared to other UK and Irish cities, and a famously warm welcome, Belfast is an outstanding choice for memorable, high-impact events.

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Glasgow

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city — a vibrant, energetic hub known for its world-class culture, music, and arts scene. It punches well above its weight with a rich pool of local talent spanning business, innovation, academia, comedy, and the creative industries. Home to two major universities and a thriving tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, the city produces sharp, engaging speakers with real-world expertise. Glaswegians are renowned for their warmth, wit, and straight-talking authenticity — qualities that make for truly memorable presentations. With excellent transport links, iconic venues, and a buzzing hospitality scene, Glasgow is a natural choice for events that leave a lasting impression.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a world-class city blending historic grandeur with a vibrant modern culture. Home to a highly educated population, top universities, and a thriving tech, finance, and creative sector, it boasts an exceptional pool of expert local speakers across diverse industries. The city's rich literary, scientific, and political heritage means thought leaders are woven into its fabric. Edinburgh's world-famous festival pedigree makes it a natural home for compelling events, with outstanding venues ranging from medieval halls to contemporary conference centres. Excellent transport links, a walkable city centre, and a welcoming atmosphere make it easy for attendees to engage and connect.

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Manchester

Manchester is aforward-thinking city with a rich industrial heritage and a thriving creative, tech, and business scene. Home to world-class universities, a diverse talent pool, and industries spanning media, finance, and innovation, it produces exceptional speakers with real-world expertise and compelling stories.


Its central location makes it easily accessible from across the UK, while excellent transport links, iconic venues, and a buzzing hospitality scene make it ideal for hosting memorable events. Manchester's energy is infectious — bold, authentic, and community-driven — ensuring audiences are engaged and inspired. It's the north's powerhouse, and it delivers.

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Nottingham

Nottingham is a vibrant, well-connected city in the East Midlands with a rich history, world-class universities, and a thriving business community. Home to major industries spanning healthcare, tech, retail, and creative sectors, it boasts a deep pool of expert local speakers across diverse fields. The city's central location makes it easily accessible by rail and road, while its range of impressive venues — from historic buildings to modern conference facilities — caters to events of all sizes. With a strong culture of innovation and collaboration, Nottingham consistently delivers engaged audiences and exceptional events.

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Sheffield

Sheffield is a vibrant, dynamic city in South Yorkshire with a rich industrial heritage and a thriving creative, tech, and academic scene. Home to two world-class universities, it produces a constant pipeline of expert talent across engineering, sustainability, digital innovation, and the arts. The city has a strong culture of community and collaboration, making its speakers authentic, grounded, and engaging. Sheffield's central UK location offers excellent transport links, while its diverse venue options — from historic cutlery works to modern conference spaces — suit events of any scale. It's a city that punches well above its weight.

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Bristol

Bristol is one of the UK's most vibrant and creative cities, blending a rich maritime history with a thriving arts, tech, and innovation scene. Home to world-class universities, a diverse population, and industries spanning aerospace, media, and sustainability, Bristol produces exceptional local talent across virtually every sector. Its speakers bring authentic energy, fresh perspectives, and genuine expertise rooted in a city known for independent thinking and bold ideas. With excellent transport links, a wealth of unique venues — from converted warehouses to historic halls — and a culture that embraces collaboration, Bristol is an outstanding destination for memorable, impactful events.

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Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and a powerhouse of diversity, innovation, and culture. Home to world-class universities, a thriving business community, and a rich industrial heritage, it produces exceptional speakers across tech, entrepreneurship, healthcare, sport, and the arts. Its central location makes it easily accessible from across the UK, while venues range from intimate spaces to large conference centres like the ICC. Post-Commonwealth Games, Birmingham buzzes with energy and ambition. Its multicultural population brings fresh, authentic perspectives, making events here dynamic and genuinely representative of modern Britain.

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Newcastle

Newcastle is a vibrant, dynamic city in northeast England with a rich industrial heritage and a famously warm, welcoming culture. Home to two universities, a thriving tech and creative sector, and a passionate business community, it punches well above its weight for talent and expertise.


The city boasts world-class venues, excellent transport links, and a lower cost base than London — making events more affordable without sacrificing quality. Newcastle's speakers bring authentic northern grit, fresh perspectives, and genuine passion to any stage.


From innovation and sustainability to culture and enterprise, Newcastle's diverse professional community offers exceptional local voices ready to inspire any audience.

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Norwich

Norwich is a vibrant, historic city in the heart of Norfolk, blending medieval charm with a thriving creative and business community. As England's first UNESCO City of Literature, it punches well above its weight in talent — home to world-class academics from the University of East Anglia, pioneering entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders across tech, sustainability, and culture. Its compact size means speakers are accessible and community-connected, bringing authentic local insight to any event. With excellent venues ranging from historic halls to modern conference spaces, strong transport links, and a collaborative spirit, Norwich is an ideal hub for memorable, impactful events.

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Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is a vibrant, modern city in the heart of England, perfectly positioned between London, Birmingham, and Oxford. Purpose-built with innovation in mind, it's home to a diverse, highly educated population including tech entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics, and creatives — making it a rich talent pool for local speakers.


Its excellent transport links (direct trains to London in under 40 minutes), ample parking, and world-class venues make event logistics straightforward. The city's thriving business community, universities, and innovation hubs mean speakers with genuine expertise are always close by — keeping costs down while delivering real local insight and authenticity.

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Exeter

Exeter is a vibrant, historic city in Devon, blending Roman heritage with a thriving modern economy. Home to a top-ranked university, it punches well above its weight with a strong talent pool spanning sustainability, business, tech, law, and the arts.


Its compact city centre makes logistics easy — venues, hotels, and transport links (including direct trains to London) are all within easy reach. The local speaker community is engaged and diverse, with professionals eager to share expertise at events of all sizes.


Exeter's warm, community-focused culture means audiences show up, participate, and connect — making every event feel genuinely worthwhile.

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Leicester

Leicester is one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities, making it an ideal location for events and speaker bookings. As a major East Midlands hub, it's easily accessible by rail and road, sitting at the heart of England's motorway network.


Home to two universities, a thriving business community, and a rich cultural scene, Leicester boasts a deep talent pool of expert local speakers across industries including technology, sustainability, retail, and the arts.


The city offers excellent venues — from modern conference centres to historic spaces — at competitive rates compared to London. Its celebrated diversity also means speakers and audiences reflect a broad range of perspectives, enriching any event.

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Cambridge

Cambridge is a world-renowned city blending centuries of academic excellence with vibrant innovation. Home to one of the world's top universities, it's packed with brilliant minds across science, technology, business, medicine, and the arts. This concentration of expertise makes it exceptional for sourcing local speakers — from pioneering researchers and Nobel laureates to startup founders and policy leaders.


Beyond talent, Cambridge offers stunning historic venues, from grand college halls to modern conference facilities, creating memorable event backdrops. Its compact, walkable city centre and excellent transport links to London make logistics straightforward for attendees. A truly inspiring place to learn and connect.

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Leeds

Leeds is one of the UK's most vibrant cities, blending a rich industrial heritage with a thriving modern economy. As the largest city in Yorkshire, it's a major hub for finance, tech, healthcare, law, and creative industries — meaning a deep pool of expert local speakers across diverse sectors.


Excellently connected by rail and road, Leeds is easy to reach from across the North and beyond. The city boasts world-class venues, from intimate spaces to large conference centres, alongside a buzzing hospitality scene.


With two leading universities fuelling innovation and a strong entrepreneurial community, Leeds consistently produces forward-thinking voices worth hearing.

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London

London is one of the world's most dynamic cities, blending centuries of history with cutting-edge innovation. As a global hub for finance, tech, media, creative industries, and academia, it's home to an extraordinary depth of expert talent across virtually every sector. The city's diverse, internationally minded population means speakers bring varied perspectives and global credibility. With world-class venues ranging from historic halls to modern conference centres, excellent transport links, and a thriving events culture, London makes hosting seamless. Booking local speakers also reduces travel costs and logistics, while tapping into a network of professionals at the top of their fields.

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Oxford

Oxford is a world-renowned city steeped in academic excellence, home to one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities. Its rich intellectual heritage attracts leading thinkers, researchers, scientists, and innovators across virtually every field — making it an exceptional talent pool for sourcing knowledgeable, credible local speakers.


The city blends historic charm with a vibrant, forward-thinking community, offering stunning venues from medieval halls to modern conference spaces. Oxford's central UK location ensures easy accessibility, while its reputation lends instant prestige to any event. Whether hosting academic conferences, corporate seminars, or public talks, Oxford delivers both substance and atmosphere.

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Liverpool

Liverpool is a vibrant, culturally rich city with a proud identity and an unmistakable energy. Home to world-class venues — from intimate spaces to grand arenas — it's a natural hub for events of all sizes. The city boasts a deep talent pool of dynamic local speakers across business, sport, music, culture, and social impact, many shaped by Liverpool's legendary spirit of resilience and innovation. Excellent transport links, a thriving hospitality scene, and genuinely warm, passionate people make it easy to deliver memorable experiences. Liverpool doesn't just host events — it elevates them.

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Cardiff

Cardiff is Wales' vibrant capital, blending rich history with a modern, creative energy. Home to world-class venues like Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, and the Wales Millennium Centre, it offers stunning backdrops for events of every scale. The city boasts a thriving community of expert speakers across industries including tech, sustainability, sport, culture, and public policy — many connected to Cardiff University, the Senedd, and a growing startup scene. Compact and walkable, Cardiff is easily accessible by rail and road, making it ideal for delegates travelling across the UK. A truly dynamic city for unforgettable events.

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Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove is a vibrant, creative city on England's south coast, just an hour from London. Known for its bohemian spirit, diverse community, and thriving arts scene, it punches well above its weight as a hub for innovation, tech, sustainability, and culture.


The city is home to a rich pool of local speakers across business, wellness, academia, and the creative industries — many connected to the University of Brighton and University of Sussex. Its compact size makes logistics easy, while venues range from seafront spaces to intimate independent venues.


With a progressive, engaged audience and strong event culture, Brighton consistently delivers memorable, high-energy experiences.

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Canterbury

Canterbury is a historic cathedral city in Kent, England, blending rich heritage with a vibrant modern energy. Home to a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts visitors and professionals year-round. The city boasts a thriving university community, a diverse creative scene, and strong business networks — making it a hub for knowledgeable, engaging local speakers across industries including tourism, heritage, education, and entrepreneurship. Its compact city centre offers excellent venues, from intimate spaces to larger conference facilities, all easily accessible by rail from London. Canterbury's unique character makes every event memorable.

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Channel Islands

The Channel Islands — Jersey and Guernsey — are British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel with a unique combination of offshore financial services expertise, natural beauty, and boutique event infrastructure. Both islands have established conference venues and luxury hotels that provide intimate, high-quality settings for executive events and leadership retreats. The speaker community reflects the islands' primary industry: finance, wealth management, legal services, and fund administration attract practitioners with real depth and international experience. For events focused on financial services, private wealth, or fintech — or for organisations that simply want a distinctive European island setting — the Channel Islands offer something genuinely different.

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth is Britain's only island city and its historic home of the Royal Navy — a place with a deep maritime identity, strong military heritage, and a growing digital and technology sector emerging alongside traditional strengths. The Portsmouth Guildhall and Spinnaker Tower precinct provide distinctive event spaces in a waterfront setting, and the University of Portsmouth adds academic depth to the available speaker pool. Local speakers bring expertise in maritime technology, defence, and naval history, alongside voices from the city's evolving creative and digital economy. Portsmouth is accessible from London in under an hour and offers competitive event costs for events where maritime heritage or UK South Coast connectivity are relevant factors.

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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.

01

Brief

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.

Even a rough idea works

02

Shortlist

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.

Proposal within 24h
Calls and personal communication

03

Refine

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.

All payment methods accepted

04

Confirm

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.

End-to-end coordination

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Showtime

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.

15,000+ available experts

Book the right speaker for the room

PepTalk connects you with top global experts to solve business challenges fast. From AI to leadership, we help your team stay ahead anywhere in the world.

Podcast guests

Book podcast guests through PepTalk. Credible voices for your show, with fees, prep and usage rights agreed upfront. Shortlist within 24 hours.

Event experiences

Book event experiences through PepTalk. Interactive and immersive formats built around your space, group size and agenda. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Sales conferences

Book sales conference speakers through PepTalk. Experts on pipeline, targets and buyer behaviour who can hold a room of reps. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Roundtables

Book roundtable facilitators through PepTalk. Experts who draw out senior voices and keep a group of 8 to 15 on track. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Virtual sessions

Book virtual speakers through PepTalk. Experts who hold a remote audience, matched to your platform and timings. Get a shortlist within 24 hours.

Keynotes

Book keynote speakers through PepTalk. Experts who set the tone of your event and tailor the talk to your audience. Get a shortlist within 24 hours.

Leadership offsites

Book leadership offsite speakers through PepTalk. Experts who stay with the group and connect the day to your strategy. Shortlist in 24 hours.

After-dinner speakers

Book after dinner speakers through PepTalk. Speakers and comedians who can read a room at the end of a long evening. Shortlist within 24 hours.

Hosting

Book event hosts and MCs through PepTalk. Broadcasters and professional hosts who keep your running order to time. Get a shortlist in 24 hours.

Workshops

Book workshop facilitators through PepTalk. Sessions designed around your outcomes, group size and room. Get a shortlist within 24 hours.

Fireside chats

Book fireside chat speakers through PepTalk. Guests and interviewers paired for a real conversation, briefed in advance. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Panellists

Book panellists and panel speakers through PepTalk. A genuine mix of voices, plus a chair to keep it moving. Get a shortlist within 24 hours.

Coaching

Book executive and team coaches through PepTalk. Accredited coaches matched to your brief, with chemistry calls arranged. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Event entertainment

Book event entertainment through PepTalk. Comedians, musicians and performers matched to your room and running order. Shortlist within 24 hours.

Creator-brand partnerships

Book creator brand partnerships through PepTalk. Creators matched on audience fit, with usage rights and deliverables agreed. Shortlist in 24 hours.

Business consulting

Book business consultants through PepTalk. Operators and advisers scoped to your challenge, on a day rate, project fee or retainer. 24-hour shortlist.

Executive briefings

Book experts for executive briefings through PepTalk. Specialists who go deep and field hard questions from senior teams. Shortlist in 24 hours.

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.

Aaron Gibson
Aaron Gibson
CEO & Founder, Hurree

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.

Aimee Hodgkins
Aimee Hodgkins
Creating the Future Lead, Weatherbys Bank

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.

Kiera Martin
Kiera Martin
Senior Analyst & Head of Production, IQPC

PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.

Kemi Oduniyi
Kemi Oduniyi
Global Program Lead, WPP

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.

Debbie Hofford
Debbie Hofford
Senior Executive Assistant, LGT Wealth Management

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!

McKinlee Madsen
McKinlee Madsen
Principal Global Program Manager, Qualtrics

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.

Amy Kisby
Amy Kisby
Learning & Development Manager, Manolo Blahnik

Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.

Serina Donkin
Serina Donkin
Director of Communications & Engagement, Rank Group

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.

Daria Heuger
Daria Heuger
Leadership Capability Lead, Fujitsu

frequently asked questions

Something we've not covered here?

Why work with PepTalk?

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.

How do I book a speaker for my event?

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.

How do I contact the PepTalk team?

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).

Help, I need a last-minute speaker for my event!

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.

Can I book podcast guests through PepTalk?

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 start from £2000 / $2,000, 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 elevate your show.

How far in advance should I book speakers for a conference?

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.

Have all the speakers on the website previously worked with PepTalk?

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.

Can I book a speaker who isn't listed on your site?

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.

What clients have you worked with in the UK?

PepTalk has booked speakers for British organisations including ClearBank, Citywire Johnson Matthey, Saffery, Weatherbys Private Bank, Manolo Blahnik, Screwfix, Compare the Market, Secret Escapes and many more.

Can you help if we want a speaker our audience hasn’t seen before?

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.