How much does a keynote speaker cost?

Most professional keynote speakers on SummonSpeakers sit between $7,000 and $30,000. Emerging speakers start lower; broadcast names and former heads of state go well above. Every profile shows a band.

How do I book a speaker?

Send an enquiry with your date, audience size and topic. We reply within one business day with a shortlist and confirmed fees, then you book directly with the speaker through us.

Why do some speakers not show a fee?

Speakers with a full profile publish a fee band. The wider roster is searchable by category, location and gender while we confirm each speaker's current rate, so send an enquiry and we come back with the exact figure within one business day.

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2,131 speakers, searchable by category, location and gender. Every full profile publishes a fee band, so you can shortlist inside your budget before you contact anyone.

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Nick Bryant
After Dinner Speakers · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts · Politics & Law · Storytelling +1 more
NSW · Sydney
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Nick McKenzie
Media · Politics & Law · Social Trends & Current Affairs
VIC
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Nova Peris OAM OLY
Celebrity · Indigenous Speakers · Motivational · Politics & Law +1 more
NT · Darwin
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Paul Barry
After Dinner Speakers · Authors · Business · Celebrity +2 more
NSW · Sydney
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Peter Jennings
Business · Politics & Law · Social Trends & Current Affairs · World Affairs
ACT · Canberra
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Peter Overton AM
Celebrity · Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts · Media +2 more
NSW · Sydney
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Peter van Onselen
Media · Politics & Law · World Affairs
NSW · Sydney
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Peter Zeihan
Business · Economy & Finance · Politics & Law · Technology, Future & Innovation
International · USA
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Phillip Adams AO
After Dinner Speakers · Celebrity · Intergenerational Influencers · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts +2 more
NSW · Sydney
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Professor Ian Goldin
Business · Economy & Finance · Leadership · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts +3 more
International · UK
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Professor Peter Greste
After Dinner Speakers · Inspirational · Media · Politics & Law +2 more
QLD · Brisbane
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Professor The Honourable Bob Carr
Politics & Law
NSW · Sydney
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Professor The Honourable Greg Hunt
Business · Creativity & Innovation · Environment & Climate Change · Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing +5 more
VIC · Mt Martha
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Professor Tim Soutphommasane
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Education · Leadership +2 more
International · UK
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Professor Timothy Lynch
Business · Politics & Law · Social Trends & Current Affairs · World Affairs
VIC · Melbourne; Regional Victoria
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Professor Warwick McKibbin
Business · Economy & Finance · Environment & Climate Change · Politics & Law +1 more
ACT · Canberra
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Richard Baker
Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts · Media · Politics & Law · Storytelling
VIC · Melbourne
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Robin de Crespigny
After Dinner Speakers · Authors · Celebrity · Motivational +4 more
NSW · Sydney
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Rt Hon Sir John Key
Business · Economy & Finance · Leadership · Politics & Law +1 more
New Zealand · Auckland
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Sarah Wilson
After Dinner Speakers · Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing · Leadership · Media +1 more
NSW · Sydney
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Sean Soole
Diversity & Inclusion · Leadership · Politics & Law · Social Trends & Current Affairs
NSW · Maroochydore; Miranda; Sunshine Coast
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Simon Illingworth
Inspirational · Leadership · Politics & Law
VIC · Melbourne
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Sir Bob Geldof
Business · Celebrity · Environment & Climate Change · Politics & Law +2 more
International · UK
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Sonia Di Mezza
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Inspirational · Leadership +1 more
ACT · Canberra
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Stan Grant
Diversity & Inclusion · Indigenous Speakers · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts · Media +2 more
NSW · Sydney
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Stephen Brady AO CVO
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Economy & Finance · Leadership +2 more
NSW
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Stephen Koukoulas
Business · Politics & Law · Technology, Future & Innovation
VIC · Melbourne
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Stephen Mayne
Business · Economy & Finance · Media · Politics & Law +2 more
VIC · Melbourne
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Steven Burgess
Business · Creativity & Innovation · Politics & Law · Social Trends & Current Affairs +1 more
TAS · Hobart
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Sue Chrysanthou SC
Media · Politics & Law · Social Media & Networking
NSW · Sydney
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Susan McLean
Authors · Business · Education · Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing +2 more
VIC · Melbourne
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The Hon Alexander Downer AC
Economy & Finance · Environment & Climate Change · Leadership · Politics & Law +2 more
SA · Adelaide
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The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC
Celebrity · Leadership · Mental Health & Wellness · Politics & Law
VIC · Melbourne
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The Hon. John Brumby
Leadership · Politics & Law
VIC
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The Hon. John Howard OM AC
Economy & Finance · Leadership · Politics & Law · Technology, Future & Innovation +1 more
NSW · Sydney
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The Hon. Lindsay Tanner
Celebrity · Economy & Finance · Environment & Climate Change · Leadership +2 more
VIC · Melbourne
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The Hon. Nick Greiner AC
Politics & Law
NSW
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The Honorable Kim Beazley AC
Economy & Finance · Leadership · Politics & Law · World Affairs
WA · Perth
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The Honourable Fran Bailey
Business · Creativity & Innovation · Diversity & Inclusion · Intergenerational Influencers +2 more
VIC · Melbourne
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Todd Bowler
Business · Leadership · Motivational · People & Culture +2 more
WA · Perth
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Tracee Hutchison
Business · Celebrity · Environment & Climate Change · Leadership +5 more
VIC · Melbourne
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Waleed Aly
Business · Celebrity · Education · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts +3 more
VIC · Melbourne
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William Mulholland
Business · Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts · Politics & Law · Storytelling
VIC · Melbourne
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Yasmin Poole
Business · Creativity & Innovation · Intergenerational Influencers · Leadership +2 more
VIC · Melbourne
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Questions

How much does a keynote speaker cost?: Most professional keynote speakers on SummonSpeakers sit between $7,000 and $30,000. Emerging speakers start lower; broadcast names and former heads of state go well above. Every profile shows a band.
How do I book a speaker?: Send an enquiry with your date, audience size and topic. We reply within one business day with a shortlist and confirmed fees, then you book directly with the speaker through us.
Why do some speakers not show a fee?: Speakers with a full profile publish a fee band. The wider roster is searchable by category, location and gender while we confirm each speaker's current rate, so send an enquiry and we come back with the exact figure within one business day.

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