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Our diplomacy speakers include former foreign ministers, ambassadors and advisers who have shaped policy at the highest levels.

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Why book a diplomacy speaker?

Diplomacy in business is essential for navigating complex relationships, managing conflicts, and building trust with stakeholders. It enables successful negotiations, stronger partnerships, and an enhanced reputation, particularly in a globalised environment where cultural sensitivity and communication are paramount.


Booking a diplomacy speaker provides practical strategies to strengthen these skills within your organisation. A knowledgeable speaker can offer guidance on handling delicate situations, improving communication, and understanding cultural nuances, leading to more effective teamwork, better client relationships, and improved negotiation outcomes. Learning from experts helps businesses develop a more diplomatic approach, supporting long-term success and growth.

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the process - step by step

How to book diplomacy speakers

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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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

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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
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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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frequently asked questions

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How do I book a Diplomacy speaker with PepTalk?

Booking a diplomacy speaker starts with a short brief: your event, audience, date, budget, and format. Send it through getapeptalk.com or hello@getapeptalk.com and you'll get a shortlist within 24 hours. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, fees, travel, and logistics.

What formats can I book a Diplomacy speaker for?

Diplomacy speakers are available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, and Q&A sessions, in person or virtually. Many offer a workshop or breakout after a keynote so the content sticks. Tell PepTalk your format at getapeptalk.com and we'll match accordingly.

What topics does a diplomacy speaker cover?

A diplomacy speaker covers international relations, negotiation between nations, foreign policy, conflict and building alliances. Many also cover soft power and how businesses navigate geopolitics. PepTalk helps you shape the right focus at getapeptalk.com.

Why hire a diplomacy speaker for my event or workplace?

A diplomacy speaker gives your audience an insider's view of how global relationships and negotiations really work, which sharpens strategy for anyone operating across borders. Our speakers have shaped policy at the highest levels. Tell us your brief at hello@getapeptalk.com.

How far in advance should I book a Diplomacy speaker?

Book a diplomacy speaker 2 to 3 months ahead for most events, and 4 to 6 months for high-profile names or peak season. Earlier booking widens your choice. PepTalk also handles shorter timelines and last-minute requests where a speaker's diary allows.

How much does it cost to book a Diplomacy speaker?

Diplomacy speaker fees typically range from £5,000 to £50,000+ in the UK, and $10,000 to $100,000+ in the US, depending on profile, session length, and format. The best-known names sit at the higher end. Tell PepTalk your budget at getapeptalk.com and we'll shortlist speakers who fit it.

What is a diplomacy speaker?

A diplomacy speaker is an expert who explains how nations negotiate, build relationships and shape policy on the world stage. Ours include former foreign ministers, ambassadors and advisers who have worked at the highest levels. PepTalk can match one to your event at getapeptalk.com.

What's the difference between a diplomacy speaker and a Geopolitics speaker?

A diplomacy speaker focuses on how relationships and negotiations between nations are conducted, while a geopolitics speaker focuses on the bigger picture of global power, risk and how it affects business. PepTalk can book either at getapeptalk.com.