Programme by subject

Start with the outcome, not the name. A sales kick-off needs energy and a clear call to action; a leadership offsite needs depth and time for questions; a town hall after a difficult year needs someone who has been through one. Write down what the audience should think, feel or do when the session ends, and the right speaker topics usually follow.

Then look at the slot. Opening keynotes set the theme for the day, so leadership, innovation or the future of work fit well. The post-lunch slot needs a reset: storytelling, humour, sport or music. Closing sessions work best with inspiration and a memorable story that sends people home talking. If in doubt, ask us which topics landed best at similar events.

Language matters as much as subject. A Hindi-speaking sales force in Lucknow and a global leadership team in Bengaluru respond to different speakers, even on the same topic. Our roster covers seven languages, and we will tell you which speakers can deliver comfortably in yours, including bilingual sessions that move between Hindi and English.

Most conferences mix two or three speaker topics across a programme. If your theme cuts across several subjects, such as resilience in a changing economy, send it to us in a sentence. We will map it to the topics above, check who is free on your date and come back with a shortlist within one working day.

Not sure where to begin? Start with the most requested topics this season, or open the full directory and filter by category, language and topic at the same time. Every speaker page lists the topics that speaker actually presents on, with videos and past stages where available.