We’re thrilled to bring back our Speakers Inc Virtual Speaker Showcase in 2026 and this edition is proudly focused on spotlighting the exceptional speaker talent emerging from South Africa.
This isn’t just another webinar. It’s a curated, high-production showcase designed to present dynamic speakers to the people who book them such as corporate event planners, conference organisers, and decision-makers looking for fresh voices and proven communicators.
Each selected speaker will take part in a professionally pre-recorded segment that includes a 10-minute presentation, followed by a relaxed fireside-style conversation with a live MC, filmed in advance. This structure allows us to ensure every segment is polished, engaging, and tailored for the corporate events market.
Rather than hosting one-time live sessions, we take the final video content and use it strategically distributing it directly to our network of corporate buyers, agency partners, and our top 100 client database. Your presentation becomes part of a powerful marketing asset, sent with purpose to the right people.
If you’ve ever wanted to raise your profile with decision-makers who actually book speakers and have a professional video segment to use long after the event, this is your opportunity.
Applications Are Now Open
We’re currently inviting applications from South African-based speakers working across a range of industries. Whether you’re a keynote speaker, industry expert, or rising thought leader, this showcase is built to elevate your visibility with the people who matter most.
There is no cost to apply, and all applications will be carefully reviewed by our team. If selected, a participation fee of R500 will be required to secure your place. This nominal fee helps cover production costs, speaker support, and direct promotional efforts to our targeted client base.
We’ll support you through every step, from preparing your content to filming and final delivery. The result? A professional-quality speaker segment you can use for your own marketing, and exposure that continues long after the “event” is over.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 7th November 2025, and spaces are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of South Africa’s most intentional, content-driven speaker showcase in 2026.
The Summer 2026 Virtual Speaker Showcase across South Africa will feature a limited lineup of just 12 speakers. This allows us to maintain a high level of production quality, ensure every speaker receives dedicated promotional support, and deliver real value to the corporate buyers who’ll be watching.
By keeping the showcase focused and curated, we’re able to match the right speakers with the right opportunities and make each segment count.
So if you’re ready to be part of something impactful, timely, and designed with corporate visibility in mind now’s your moment.
Let’s position your voice where it can make the biggest impact, directly in front of the people who are ready to book.
Applications are open to South African-based speakers across a range of industries from leadership and innovation to wellness, communications, and everything in between.
Whether you’re an experienced keynote speaker or a rising voice with something valuable to share, this is an opportunity to be seen by the people who book.
No. It’s free to submit an application. If you’re selected, a participation fee of R500 + VAT will be required to confirm your spot in the final line-up.
This fee helps cover the cost of:
All speaker segments will be professionally pre-recorded, including your presentation and a relaxed fireside-style Q&A hosted by our MC. The final product is a high-quality virtual showcase that can be shared, repurposed, and directly marketed to event decision-makers.
No, this is a curated on-demand virtual showcase. Rather than hosting one live event, we strategically distribute the recorded speaker content to our corporate event planning network, top clients, and private database, ensuring it lands directly in the hands of people who book talent.
Each speaker segment includes:
This format gives you longer shelf life, higher production value, and targeted distribution. Your content won’t disappear after a one-time virtual event it will be seen by the right people, shared intentionally, and used to generate visibility with corporate buyers who are actively booking speakers.
Selection is based on message clarity, presentation quality, alignment with our audience, and potential booking appeal. We’re looking for speakers who can educate, inspire, and leave an impression.
Yes, we encourage speakers to include a call-to-action at the end of their segment (e.g., to book you via Speakers Inc and subscribe to all our social chanels and yours).
Yes. Each speaker will receive the raw video file of their segment for their own promotional use.
Applications close on 7th November. Spots are limited, so don’t wait too long to apply.
You’ll receive an email update shortly after the application deadline. If selected, you’ll be given full instructions and support to prepare and record your showcase segment.
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