Virtual events have become the new industry standard, and as a result, the need for engaging virtual speakers has significantly grown. Because it is common for presentations to appear impersonal when they are not in person, a virtual speaker must be captivating to build an on-screen connection with the audience.
An effective virtual speaker must also be able to deliver information that both challenges and interests your audience all while navigating the virtual platform. So, what factors should you think about when finding virtual speakers for your next event? Read on for tips to help you make your decision.
1. Assess their Experience
A speaker’s virtual know-how can help ensure a smoother experience while looking for the appropriate speaker for your event, but this is not essential for your virtual event to be successful. An experienced innovation keynote speaker will skillfully adjust to a virtual platform just as they would in front of a live audience. Although, you do not have to let a speaker’s lack of virtual expertise deter you from booking them for your event. Be sure to also consider finding a speaker whose message and background are in alignment with your audience.
2. Determine your Budget
It is now becoming more common to hire keynote speakers for virtual events at a lower cost due to the nature of virtual events. A speaker with a busy schedule and a high price range, for example, may be more flexible when virtually connecting with an audience for an hour rather than traveling to a venue to then stay for a day or more. Before you begin your search for a virtual speaker, determine your budget and remember that the budget for a virtual event may be able to stretch much farther than one for an in-person event.
3. Partner with a Speakers Bureau
To make the booking and logistics process of hiring a virtual speaker easier, collaborate with a speakers bureau like Technology Speakers. Technology Speakers is one of the country’s largest professional speakers bureau. We have been assisting companies and organizations find technology speakers for corporate and industry-related events since 1999. We recognize how difficult planning an event, whether in person or online, can be, which is why we strive to make selecting and hiring a speaker as straightforward as possible.
4. Do your Research
When you are searching for a keynote speaker, consider your target audience, goals, and themes. When you have a general concept of what you want, try to begin narrowing down your choices by reading reviews of any virtual speakers that interest you. You can also see if they have given similar presentations and watch their speaking videos to get a sense of their experience and whether they would be a good fit for your event.
5. Set Goals
Before you begin planning your virtual event, you should have a clear objective in mind. This will serve as the foundation for all that follows. Determine your event goals: are you looking to increase revenue or advertise a product, motivate an audience, or do something else? After you have set these goals, ensure the speaker you hire is aligned with your goals and event theme. If your goal is to motivate your audience, for example, hire a motivational speaker that you can trust to leave your audience feeling uplifted.
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