Speakers bureau

Speakers Bureau in India: book the right voice for your event

Elleven Media is a Mumbai-based speakers bureau that books motivational speakers, business leaders, sports personalities, authors and spiritual speakers for corporate events across India.

Share your date, city, audience and budget, and an artist manager will send a shortlist with fees and handle the booking from start to finish.

Get a speaker shortlistSee speakers
800+artist profiles
Pan-Indiaevents in every major city
1 managerfrom brief to event day

What a speakers bureau does

A speakers bureau connects event organisers with speakers and runs the booking: it checks availability, negotiates the fee and terms, writes the contract, arranges travel and the technical rider, and coordinates the session on the day.

You get one accountable contact instead of chasing each speaker’s management.

  • Shortlist matched to your theme, audience and budget
  • Fees and availability confirmed directly with the speaker’s team
  • Contract covering fee, format, recording and cancellation
  • Travel, stay and technical rider arranged
  • An artist manager with you on the day

Speakers we book

Our roster has more than 800 artist profiles. These are some of the speakers companies ask for most.

Dr Kiran Bedi, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

Dr Kiran Bedi

India’s first woman IPS officer, on leadership, integrity and public service.

Arunima Sinha, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

Arunima Sinha

The first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, on resilience.

Deepa Malik, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

Deepa Malik

Rio 2016 Paralympic silver medallist, the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal.

Captain Zoya Agarwal, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

Captain Zoya Agarwal

Led the first all-women crew over the North Pole, from San Francisco to Bengaluru.

General V P Malik, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

General V P Malik

Chief of the Army Staff during the 1999 Kargil war, on leadership under pressure.

Arunachalam Muruganantham, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Leadership

Arunachalam Muruganantham

Built a low-cost sanitary pad machine; speaks on frugal innovation.

Anupam Mittal, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Business

Anupam Mittal

Founder of Shaadi.com and an investor on Shark Tank India.

Aman Gupta, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Business

Aman Gupta

Co-founder of boAt and an investor on Shark Tank India.

Adar Poonawalla, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Business

Adar Poonawalla

CEO of the Serum Institute of India.

Dr Shashi Tharoor, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Author

Dr Shashi Tharoor

Member of Parliament, author and former UN Under-Secretary-General.

Devdutt Pattanaik, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Author

Devdutt Pattanaik

Mythologist who draws lessons for business and leadership from Indian mythology.

Chetan Bhagat, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Author

Chetan Bhagat

Bestselling novelist and columnist.

Jay Shetty, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Author

Jay Shetty

Author and host of the On Purpose podcast.

Kapil Dev, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Kapil Dev

Captain of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team.

Rahul Dravid, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Rahul Dravid

Former India captain; head coach of the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team.

Mithali Raj, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Mithali Raj

Former captain of India’s women’s cricket team.

Mary Kom, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Mary Kom

Six-time world champion boxer and Olympic bronze medallist.

Sunil Chhetri, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Sunil Chhetri

India’s all-time top goal scorer in men’s football.

Viswanathan Anand, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Viswanathan Anand

Five-time world chess champion.

Pullela Gopichand, speaker available to book through Elleven Media
Sports

Pullela Gopichand

Former All England champion and national badminton coach.

Browse speakers by category

See every speaker in a category, with profiles and booking details.

Events we book speakers for

  • Leadership summits and offsites
  • Sales kickoffs and dealer meets
  • Annual days and award nights
  • Women’s day and diversity sessions
  • Conferences and industry events
  • College fests and convocations

Cities we cover

We book speakers for events anywhere in India, as well as destination events.

MumbaiDelhi NCRBengaluruHyderabadChennaiPuneKolkataAhmedabad

Speaker fees in India

Fees depend on the speaker’s profile, the date, the city and the format, whether a keynote, a fireside chat or a panel. Travel, stay and GST are usually charged on top. For indicative ranges, see our guide to celebrity speaker fees in India.

How booking works

Five steps, with one artist manager throughout.

BriefShare the event, date, city, audience and budget.
ShortlistWe check availability and send options with fees.
ConfirmationFee, format and terms are agreed in writing.
LogisticsTravel, stay and the technical rider are arranged.
On the dayYour manager coordinates the speaker and the session.

Frequently asked questions

What event planners ask us most about booking speakers.

What is a speakers bureau?

A speakers bureau connects event organisers with speakers and manages the booking: availability, fee, contract, travel, the technical rider and coordination on the day. You deal with one contact instead of each speaker’s management.

How do I book a motivational speaker in India?

Share your event date, city, audience, theme and budget. We shortlist speakers who fit, confirm availability and fees, agree the terms in writing and coordinate the session on the day.

How far in advance should we book a speaker?

Four to eight weeks for most speakers. For well-known names or busy dates, start two to three months ahead and keep a second choice in mind.

Can the speaker tailor the session to our company?

Yes. Most speakers take a short briefing call before the event so they can connect their stories to your theme, audience and business goals.

How much does a speaker cost?

It depends on the speaker’s profile, the date, the city and the format. Travel, stay and GST are usually extra. Share your budget and we will shortlist speakers who fit it.

Book a speaker with Elleven Media

Tell us about your event and we will send a curated shortlist.

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