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Fireside Chats

A fireside chat is one of the most engaging formats on a conference programme. We know which interviewers draw out the unexpected and the insightful, and which speakers are at their best when in conversation. Our fireside speakers and interviewers span business leaders, political figures, journalists, scientists, sportspeople and cultural thinkers. We can advise on format, match speaker to interviewer, help craft the brief and ensure the discussion delivers something your audience couldn’t have heard anywhere else.

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What is the benefit of working with JLA?

JLA saves you time, offers more options, and ensures a seamless process. We provide easy access to a wide range of talent and offer expert recommendations and insights tailored to your event’s goals and budget. We also manage all negotiations, contracts, briefing and logistics, minimising the risk of any issues. We are also one of the biggest procurers of talent globally, giving you unrivalled buying power, alongside a team that has accumulated over 200 years of combined experience.

JLA researches, shortlists and negotiates on your behalf. We take the guess-work out of knowing who might be right, how to contact them and what their fee might be, taking the risk out of knowing whether a speaker will work for your brief and audience. We provide expertise in handling talent, knowing what to expect, communicating important details, and taking the stress out of this crucial, highly visible element of your event.

It’s why 96% of our clients come back to us – we provide a low-friction, efficient route to a better event.

What do you base your recommendations on?

We only provide honest advice and never recommend speakers we can’t stand behind. Before recommending options for a speaker, presenter or performer, we will discuss your expectations, event goals, audience, budget and theme.

We see and meet dozens of speakers and performers every month, and with four decades of experience placing speakers and artists in every type of event possible, all over the world, and with details of over 12,000 speakers on our database, we are confident we will be able to recommend the best fit for you.

After all, our network is built on genuine, long-term relationships. Contact us today for advice about your next event.