Below are some guidelines for hosting an event. For more information about the speakers or to schedule an event, please contact:
Kate RavenHosting a Global Exchange speaker is a great way to educate and activate students and community members in your area. Our visiting speakers and year-round speakers travel to events in all parts of the United States. If you would like to host a speaker, please contact us as soon as possible with your interest. Once commitments are made by local groups, we will coordinate and confirm the exact schedule for each speaker.
Speaker Bureau Coordinator
kate@globalexchange.org
415-575-5550
The program for a speaking event generally includes a talk followed by a question and answer session. Some speakers may also wish to be involved in local radio shows, rallies or demonstrations, book signings, or discussion groups. Many local hosts give a reception for the speaker before or after the event. We will work with you to make sure that the event best meets the needs of your organization.
For each speaking event, we ask event organizers to:
* Provide venue arrangements (time, location, and equipment for the event).
* Provide hospitality for our speaker, including food, lodging if an overnight stay is necessary (home stay is often okay) and transportation to and from the airport or other events.
* Publicize events within your community and to the local media. (Global Exchange can provide assistance in this effort.)
* Provide honorarium and travel expenses for the speaker. We understand that some groups can provide more support than others. Some scholarships may be available. Our experience has shown that seeking co-sponsors (e.g., among campus departments or groups) helps to share the costs and responsibilities of an event. As we do not want cost to be a deciding factor in bringing such an important event to your community, we will work with you on ideas and alternative resources.