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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
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
- If any of the above context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- 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.
- Shortlist 3–5 candidates, ranked by fit, and include a brief rationale for each.
- For each shortlisted candidate, provide contact information if publicly available, and note any booking agents or management.
- 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.
- 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?