What to Expect at the Speaking Business Summit 2025

Collaboration Evolution: A New Era for the Speaking World

Get ready for the most anticipated event in the professional speaking calendar—The Speaking Business Summit 2025—where this year’s theme, Collaboration Evolution, promises to inspire, challenge, and transform the way you grow your speaking business.

The Speaking Business Summit is more than just a conference. It’s a coming together of passionate professionals who believe that success doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens when we evolve together.

So what can you expect when you walk through the doors of Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort this October?

Let’s break it down…

1. Keynotes with Global Impact

We’ve curated a stellar line-up of keynote speakers – from international trailblazers to homegrown icons – each sharing how they’ve used collaboration to amplify their message, reach wider audiences, and evolve their businesses.

From joint ventures to shared stages, they’ll be lifting the lid on what’s really working in today’s speaker landscape.

2. Global Trends, Fresh Thinking

Expect sessions on:

- Co-creation and hybrid delivery models

- Emerging thought leadership trends

- Innovative collaboration formats that go beyond the traditional keynote.

You’ll leave buzzing with new ideas and a fresh perspective on how to future-proof your speaking business.

3. Unrivalled Community

This is the beating heart of Speaking Business Summit. As President of PSA UK & Ireland, Michelle Mills Porter describes the Summit as ‘Christmas for Speakers‘.

You’ll reconnect with friends from across the 13 PSA regions, make new friends, and finally meet those LinkedIn connections face-to-face. Expect high-fives, handshakes, hugs, and the kind of conversations that carry long after the event ends.

4. Moments of Calm & Reflection

Amidst all the learning, there’s space to pause, to absorb, reflect, and recharge. Whether you’re taking a quiet walk or grabbing a coffee in the lounge, you’ll find the space to let those lightbulb moments land.

What’s New (and What’s Back!)

We’ve got a few exciting additions and beloved favourites making a comeback this year:

- Ask The Experts
  Back by popular demand are the Ask The Experts roundtable Q&A sessions. Bring your questions, challenges, and curiosity to the table and get answers from seasoned pros in an informal, interactive setting.

- Professional Speaker of the Year – Semi Final & Final
  We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural Professional Speaker of the Year competition – with both the semi-final and final happening live at the Summit. Come cheer on the finalists as they showcase their skills and wow the judges.

- The President’s Panel – Sunday Spotlight
  A Sunday special you won’t want to miss: President Michelle Mills-Porter has hand-picked 6 of the best for an unmissable panel discussion. Expect honesty, humour, and serious gold dust from this all-star line-up.

- Cabaret Night Returns
  After last year’s standing ovations, Cabaret Night is back! Music, laughter, unexpected talents, it’s the perfect way to let your hair down on Friday night and see your fellow speakers in a whole new light.

Final Word

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your speaking business, Speaking Business Summit 2025 will meet you where you are – and help you grow to where you want to be.

This is the only three-day event dedicated to the personal and professional development of speakers, wrapped in a community that truly gets it.

10–12 October 2025
Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Book your place at www.SpeakingBusinessSummit.com