What is an After Diner Speaker & Why Are They So Popular?

24 Jun What is an After Diner Speaker & Why Are They So Popular?

Formal dinners and business occasions usually include after-dinner speakers. They are masterful storytellers who can confidently increase audience participation and effortlessly inspire audiences.  An after dinner speaker connects with audiences on a human level, whether they are sharing jaw-dropping exploits as an adventurer or thought-provoking tales of overcoming challenges or simply telling entertaining anecdotes.

In this article we will discuss what is an after dinner speaker and why event organisers are keen on utilising them.

What is an After-Dinner Speaker?

The after-dinner speaker is a professional speaker who speaks at an event after the “main event” such as a conference’s main meal. You are likely to book them for semi-formal dinners, corporate functions, and private parties. An after-dinner speaker seeks to entertain guests, providing an interesting and memorable speech full of humour and storytelling. Whether it be personal stories, heart-warming tales, or sagacious rhetoric – the main purpose is to connect with the audience making the event unforgettable.

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Why Event Organisers Choose After-Dinner Speakers

There are a number of reasons why event organisers choose to work with after-dinner speakers and raconteurs.

• Entertainment & Engagement: Event organisers work with after-dinner speakers because they help to inject a sense of fun and entertainment into a function. They keep the audience engaged and enthused during a regular dinner that can turn it into an unforgettable evening. After-dinner speakers are capable of capturing the attention of everyone in the room, regardless of the format they choose.
• Storytelling: The most memorable attribute of the after-dinner speaker is their power to communicate through effective storytelling. They narrate tales that captivate audiences.  This can transport them through a roller coaster of emotions. Their life stories—personal tales, exhilarating encounters, or anecdotes—draw the audience into the event and help them establish a stronger connection.
• Complement the Theme of Your Event: From business networking events to awards ceremonies, after dinner speakers are carefully selected with the theme of the evening in mind. These speakers should, if required, be able to personalise their presentation to include background information on the company or audience and incorporate this to create rapport.  As a result they will deliver an excellent speech.
• Leave Guests Inspired: After-dinner speakers are frequently celebrities from TV, theatre, film, sport, or corporate boardroom. Their stories aim to leave guests feeling inspired and motivated. Booking a well-known after-dinner speaker for a public event increases the likelihood that potential guests will become enthusiastic about the event and they are more likely to purchase tickets.

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