The Harry Walker Agency
The Harry Walker Agency is the World’s Leading Speakers Agency. Since 1946 we have proudly represented the world’s most prominent speakers. In 2019 we became part of the WME family of companies, expanding our reach to include the biggest names in sports, entertainment and media We leverage our deep speaker relationships to help meeting planners find the right speakers for their unique events. We see ourselves as being a part of the greatest conversations happening around the world. Conversations which inspire us, inform us, guide us and challenge us.
The World’s Leading Speakers Agency
Whether you’re booking a speaker for the first time or looking to build a conference that will transform your industry, we have your back From the outset, our team of experts will handle the logistics, help you select and prepare the speaker for your unique event, and protect your budget, every step of the way
Our team is YOUR team. We bring the highest level of professionalism to every event and pride ourselves on creating a true partnership with you – the host organization – from speaker selection until the final applause.
Benefits of Using the Harry Walker Agency
We have extensive knowledge of speakers and can provide valuable insights to match the right speaker with the right event.
We save clients time by handling the research, vetting, and booking processes.
We have a track record of successful events and a network of reliable speakers.
We offer logistical support and can troubleshoot any issues that arise before, during, or after the event.
As part of the William Morris Endeavor worldwide network of media and entertainment companies, we can connect you with our colleagues at WME who can help you with additional programming for comedians and musicians, as well as the need for partnerships and endorsements. Expertise
HWA’s roster of speakers includes experts, celebrities, authors, business leaders, motivational speakers, and more in such areas of expertise as technology, business, health, education, motivation, and entertainment.
Organizations or event planners contact HWA with specific requirements for their event They may need a keynote speaker for a conference, a motivational speaker for a corporate retreat, or a subject matter expert for a seminar.
HWA works with you to understand your needs, including: The event’s purpose and theme
Audience demographics
Budget constraints
Event logistics and date
Based on your needs assessment, HWA provides you with a list of recommended speakers who match your criteria. This list often includes speaker bios, video clips of past presentations, topics they cover, and their speaking fees You review the recommendations and select a speaker.
Once a speaker is chosen, HWA handles the contractual arrangements This includes negotiating fees, travel and accommodation arrangements, and other logistical details.
HWA coordinates with both you and the speaker to ensure: Preparing the speaker on the audience and event context
Arranging technical requirements (AV equipment, etc.) Ensuring all travel & accommodation arrangements are in place
During the event, the speaker delivers their presentation. HWA often remains involved to handle any last-minute issues and to ensure that everything goes smoothly In some cases HWA can provide onsite personnel to help with overseeing the speaker portion of the event program
After the event, HWA will gather feedback and assist with any post-event needs.
If you still have questions, or are ready to get started, please reach out to our team today!