Planning events is hard.
Booking a good speaker under $10,000 shouldn’t have to be.

JOIN THE WAITLIST

Simplify one task on your event planning list—finding and booking qualified speakers within your budget—with Keynote Direct

Until now, booking a talented speaker for a budget-conscious event has been time-consuming and nerve-wracking. You don’t have endless hours to devote to this one task while juggling numerous responsibilities, details and stakeholders.

Plus, unless you’ve received a personal recommendation, it’s hard to know from looking at search results and websites if a speaker will truly deliver the impact you’re expecting. 

Easily find, contact and book engaging and affordable speakers at Keynote Direct

Just like accommodation booking platforms simplify travel, Keynote Direct is committed to streamlining and improving the process of discovering and booking budget-friendly professional speakers. We’re building the first, easy-to-use online platform specializing in keynote speakers charging $1,000 to $10,000 so you can:

  • Browse a curated list of speakers for events, meetings and conferences 
  • See transparent speaker profiles, including fees, topics, references, location and contact info
  • Easy, self-directed bookings: direct communication with speakers means faster decisions with less hassle and no intermediaries 
  • Access a supportive community including like-minded planners, helpful resources and speaking industry experts 

Please fill out the form below so we can add you to the waitlist.

(an asterisk* indicates required fields)

To help us make sure the platform we're building delivers on your wish list, please answer the following questions by checking all options that apply to you.

How important is it for you to have direct communication with a speaker before booking them, and what information or interactions are essential during this pr-booking phase?

Why Keynote Direct?

We’re speaking-industry veterans committed to improving the industry by connecting up-and-coming professional speakers with budget-conscious event planners. Early- and mid-range speakers struggle to get booked consistently because they’re hard for planners to find, not supported by bureaus, and relying on unstructured outreach, often lacking industry know-now and professional materials. Working with restricted budgets, long to-do lists and limited time, event planners struggle to find and easily book recommended speakers. Enter Keynote Direct to help everyone with ease, transparency and without hassle.