Speaking events to help you shine, both on stage and off.

One of the keys to becoming a successful speaker is to build a strong network. There are countless events that can help you connect with fellow speakers and spark new ideas.

They are often attended by speaking agencies who will run panel events and share advice on how to get booked, making it a great opportunity to learn from experts and connect with relevant contacts in the industry.

There are five top UK events to consider if you are a speaker looking to grow your credibility, visibility and connections.

• The Speaker Summit: The Speaker Summit is designed for speakers, authors, experts and consultants looking to grow their influence and book more speaking opportunities. It’s great for networking with fellow speakers, getting booked by event organisations and building your speaker brand.

• Festival of Work (CIPD): Run by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, this event brings together business leaders, HR professionals and workplace innovators. It’s acts as a hub for professionals to seek out new ideas, strategies and inspiration.

• Speaking Business Summit: The Speaking Business Summit is packed with actionable advice and content, including how to work with speaker bureaus, define your niche as a speaker, secure higher fees and market yourself properly. There is content for speakers at all stages, particularly those wanting to turn their speaking into a serious business.

• Expert Empires: This London event is perfect for speakers, coaches, consultants and trainers. Featuring big-name keynotes, it also includes sessions on building personal brand, growing an audience and selling from the stage.

• Youpreneur Summit: This is an ideal event for speakers who also run a personal branding business and hope to grow their business around their expertise – whether that’s through books, courses, coaching or consulting.