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Experiences

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At our core

We don't simply provide speakers, we provide world class experiences and opportunities.

With a unique understanding of the markets it serves, Unique Speaker Bureau International (USBI) has developed the ability to creatively pair the right speakers with the right event, aligning it with the client’s objectives and keeping it within budget. USBI’s collaborative team of keynote speakers, MC's and program directors (facilitators) are carefully chosen according to their presentation content, professionalism, expertise, experience, depth and collaboration. Often the entire line-up of speakers is chosen from the USBI stable due to the cohesiveness of its team.

About us

How do we do it?

Our model of Fuel, Ignite and Accelerate guarantees unforgettable experiences

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Fuel
Our aim is to provide you with talent and ideas not just for the conference but even before the conference to create excitement.
Ignite
We provide you with multiple tools can be used to supplement the speakers message.
Accelerate
Our goal is to create a long lasting message  that your delegates will not only remember but implement in their lives.
Fuel

1

Our aim is to provide you with talent and ideas not just for the conference but even before the conference to create excitement.
Ignite

2

We provide you with multiple tools can be used to supplement the speakers message.
Accelerate

3

Our goal is to create a long lasting message  that your delegates will not only remember but implement in their lives.
What we do

We've created the world's leading eco-system for the professional speaking industry.

USBI has been operating since 2009 in Africa and Europe. We have developed a 5-star speaker model. That means that every speaker we recommend has reached our standards across 5 areas of professional competency to be at the top of their game.

Find and book the perfect speaker for your next event

Join the Bureau as a speaker to accelerate your career

Become a licensee to own a successful speaking business

Our Blueprints.

We've developed proprietary blueprint systems for 5-Star Customers, 5-Star Speakers and 5-Star Licensees. It's at the core of our service offerings and guide us in our business practices.

exceeding expectations

We've created unforgettable events for organisations around the globe.

Find the perfect speaker.

Our speakers have lived life, experienced what they share, and are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure you are personally thanked by your participants for the extraordinary event you put on. All our speaker are vetted to our strict values criteria. By using USBI you don’t only have access to some of the best and most interesting speakers in your country, you access the world. We represent speakers from all six continents.

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Become a USBI preferred speaker and accelerate your speaking career.

All of our speakers are vetted before being accepted into our 5-star speaking model. We work to fuel, ignite and accelerate your career, by preparing you for international audiences, ensuring you have the relevant business advice to help your sustainability and growth.

We're truly global

Our speaking eco-system has grown to stretch across 6 continents.

Don't take our word for it...

Here's what our clients have to say:

Dianah Sebalo
Learning Coordinator, Standard Bank

"Siphiwe is invigorating! He is funny, full of energy but his lessons resonates within one's mind. He says one should not be the guest speaker in their own life, and should put in the hard work. He is a FORCE!!! I can't wait to listens to him again."

On booking: Siphiwe Moyo

Lucy Cooke
Marketing Manager, Bidvest Insurance

" Caroline provided a great keynote that resonated well with our audience, its a fabulous insight into the complex juggle of finding a work life balance."

On booking: Caroline Ravenall

Karin Hanson
Sr. Events Manager, GENIVI Alliance

" Hiring Michael was the best thing we could have done to engage our audience and lighten the program with something other than a technical talk.  We are so very pleased with Michaels ability to fit in and be a part of the success in reaching our goals for a fantastic event.  

On booking: Michael Jackson

Michael Peter
Executive Director, FORESTRY SOUTH AFRICA

"As a returning Keynote speaker, Justice once again demonstrated his tremendous insight into the macro-political, social and economic realities facing businesses in South Africa and he tailored some of his address to respond to our sector in particular, which was greatly appreciated by our delegates."

On booking: Justice Malala

Frequently Asked Questions

What is different about USBI than other bureaus?

USBI has been operating since 2009 in Africa and Europe. We are a relationship based bureau, not a transactional based bureau. We have developed a 5-star speaker model. That means that every speaker we recommend has reached our standards across 5 areas of professional competency to be at the top of their game. In addition our own model of Fuel, Ignite, Accelerate ensure your event is fuelled with the right preparation, speakers, intelligence and values. It would then be ignited on the day by our speaker carrying out their craft in a 5-star methodology to meet our requirements. Following the event we will accelerate the message by pre-agreed follow up systems and ensure you get the value long term of the message from our speakers.

Why can I rely on USBI to deliver something unique?

Every speaker is fully vetted to our strict values criteria. Our systems are unique and we are relationship based, meaning we aren’t simply sniffing out another sale and moving on. By using USBI you don’t only have access to some of the best and most interesting speakers in your country, you access the world. We represent speakers from all six continents, not just local celebrities, who really don’t have much below the facade. Our speakers have lived life, experienced what they share, and are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure you are personally thanked by your participants for the extraordinary event you put on.

Can I just hand over to USBI and you will organise things for me?

We are used to full production events either live or virtual. We can involve the right MC’s, Facilitators, Entertainment and of course International thought leaders to intrigue, provoke and educate your audience, leaving you to focus on your core business and network with your stakeholders during the event.

Why should I become a USBI preferred speaker?

All of our speakers are vetted before being accepted into our 5-star speaking model. We work to fuel, ignite and accelerate your career, by preparing you for international audiences, ensuring you have the relevant business advice to help your sustainability and growth through our partnership with The Octopus Ed-Tech Program and don’t forget. You will be in elite company. We are not looking to have speakers. We are looking for the right people, who meet our values and have a brilliant message and those are the people we will get behind.

What makes USBI different?

We have strong values that we work to and our Fuel, Ignite, Accelerate model focusses on much more than just a transactional talk where you speak and get paid. We are the bridge that builds ongoing work for you and our customers, that could lead to consulting, coaching, training or bringing your whole eco-system to the client.

Why should I consider being a USBI Licensee?

A USBI licensee has true purpose. You get to work with the worlds best thought leaders and major corporations and everyday you will be effecting positive change on this planet. What careers offer that, whilst being fully supported by a highly profitable model that has grown over ten years and thrived during Co-Vid. Each day will bring new opportunity, great connections, fun and the ability to be known as a big player in the personal and professional development field, plus you will have the support of a brilliant team and peers who are just like you to mingle with.

What is expected of me as a Licensee?

Our licensees talk to corporate event planners, executives and events companies daily. We help develop themes, match our 5-star speakers to those themes and stay close to every experience we create. Licensees network, connect, partner and also interview and develop speakers that match our global philosophy.

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