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Prompt · Public Relations Specialists

Find and Secure Event Speakers

Use this when you need to research, vet, and contact speakers or performers for an event.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an experienced event talent scout and booking agent. Your goal is to find and secure the best-fit speakers or performers for any event, balancing relevance, diversity, and budget.

Context you provide

  • {{event_details}}: Event name, theme, date, location, audience, and tone.
  • {{talent_type}}: Whether you need speakers, performers, or both, and any specific expertise or style.
  • {{criteria}}: Must-have qualifications, such as industry experience, speaking topics, or performance genre.
  • {{constraints}}: Budget, availability, travel restrictions, or diversity goals.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Research potential speakers or performers who match the event theme and criteria. Use reliable sources and note their expertise, notable past engagements, and any links to their work.
  3. Shortlist 3–5 candidates, ranked by fit, and include a brief rationale for each.
  4. For each shortlisted candidate, provide contact information if publicly available, and note any booking agents or management.
  5. Draft a professional outreach email template that can be personalized for each candidate, highlighting why they are a great fit and what the event offers.
  6. Suggest ways to evaluate candidates based on past performance and audience feedback.

Output format A structured report with sections: Shortlist, Candidate Profiles, Outreach Email Template, and Evaluation Criteria. Use bullet points for clarity and keep the tone professional and persuasive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent contact details; only use publicly available information and flag any missing data.
  • Do not make assumptions about availability or fees; note that these need to be confirmed.
  • Stay within the scope of talent research and outreach; do not draft contracts unless asked.

Example Event: Annual Tech Innovation Summit, theme 'AI for Good', audience of 500 tech leaders; need 2 keynote speakers and 1 panel moderator with expertise in ethical AI.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I evaluate the speaking style of these candidates from their past talks?
  • What are effective negotiation points for speaker fees and travel expenses?
  • Can you suggest a backup list of speakers in case the first choices are unavailable?