15 Jul WHERE DO PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS GET BOOKED FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS?
When you’re working as a professional keynote speaker, you often don’t stop to think: Who’s booking the most paid events? After all, many times you’re busy simply moving from one meeting, conference or event to the next. In the interest of exploring which cities are booking the most pro speakers as of late, here’s another update on popular markets that virtual, online and keynote speakers tend to serve.
- Rochester, NY – Corporations and universities host speakers.
- Greenville, SC – Rising tech hub and manufacturing base brings speakers.
- Chattanooga, TN – Conference center and tourism industry drive bookings.
- Augusta, GA – Home of Master’s golf tournament and growing financial sector.
- Durham, NC – Biotech and pharma presence leads to conventions.
- Madison, WI – State government and university events utilize speakers.
- Eugene, OR – Close proximity to much larger Portland and academic presence.
- Boulder, CO – Tech companies and startups host seminars and speakers.
- Ann Arbor, MI – University of Michigan hosts many speaker events.
- Burlington, VT – Tourism, food, and outdoor industry events bring in speakers.
- Providence, RI – Colleges and a growing startup/tech community need speakers.
In essence, all manner of different local markets can necessitate bringing in speaker talent depending on the presence of certain industries, notable companies, conventions/venues, or anchor institutions like major universities.
