Our event hosts include BBC chief presenters, comedians and the broadcasters who keep an event running.
Event hosts are being booked to chair conferences, run awards ceremonies and keep multi-day agendas moving. The current trending group spans news broadcasting, comedy and business innovation, with a BBC News chief presenter among the most requested.
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Louis Theroux
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Michael McIntyre
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David Walliams
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Aisling Bea
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Mary Berry
Great British Bake Off
International Women's Day
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Neil Delamere
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Christine Lampard
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Sheree Murphy
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Nadia Jae
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Kate Wills
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Fatiha El-Ghorri
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We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
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The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
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Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.
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frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
Yes, an event host can also run a workshop, join a panel or moderate discussions. Hosting is their core strength, and many are skilled facilitators too. Tell us your outcome and we will match you with the right format for your audience. PepTalk can help you plan it.
Event host fees typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US. Profile, event length, audience size, preparation and travel all shape the final figure. PepTalk keeps booking simple.
An event host guides the whole programme and often adds interviews and discussion, while an emcee focuses on announcing and linking segments. The roles overlap, but the scope can differ. PepTalk can help you choose the right fit for your audience and event.
An event host is a professional who leads an event from the stage, guiding the audience through the programme and keeping energy high. Expect smooth links, clear timing and a confident presence that ties everything together. Their role holds an event together. PepTalk can match you with the right event host.
Event hosts handle stage introductions, audience engagement, timing, interviews and keeping the programme flowing. Many also manage Q&A, awards moments and unexpected changes with ease. Sessions run smoothly with a skilled host at the helm. PepTalk can align the style with your event.
Yes, an event host can lead a virtual or hybrid event. Online, they keep energy up, manage the running order and bridge on-site and remote audiences smoothly. Their role matters even more on screen. PepTalk can help set up the right virtual format with you.
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