10 Amazing Conference Facilitators Who Can Bring Your Next Event to Life

A conference facilitator is a specialist who guides discussions, keeps sessions on track and helps audiences engage with the content throughout an event. Their role is to create structure, encourage participation, manage energy in the room and ensure conversations stay focused and productive. Choosing the right facilitator means looking for someone whose style fits your audience, who understands your event’s objectives and who has the skill to balance direction with flexibility. This guide introduces ten exceptional facilitators and explains what to look for so you can select the person who will bring clarity, momentum and connection to your next conference.

Vick Hope

A Nigerian-Geordie with a Cambridge degree, Vick is a multi-lingual TV and radio presenter, journalist, published author, activist and podcaster who is a multifaceted young presenter making waves in the multi-platform world of broadcast from MTV News, ITN, and Capital FM alongside being a tireless human rights activist and campaigner. Vick is a natural choice as a commanding conference facilitator for any event.

Christian Fraser

Christian is an accomplished conference and event host and moderator, drawing on his expertise in international affairs, security issues and the technical and digital changes, affecting the global business landscape. Christian is well placed to speak on the Trump Presidency, Brexit, security issues, digital disruption and more.

Susannah Streeter

Susannah Streeter is the anchor for World Business Report on BBC World Service and BBC World TV, delivering breaking stories and gaining insight into unfolding economic events from entrepreneurs, economists and analysts. Susannah regularly hosts corporate events focused on international business themes and challenges and is an experienced professional.

Clive Myrie

Clive Myrie is a multi award winning journalist, one of the BBC's most experienced foreign correspondents and a recognised face as a BBC News presenter. Clive's vast experience mixed with his warm charm, make him an ideal host and a safe pair of hands at any event.

Steph McGovern

For over a decade, Steph McGovern has been one of the most recognisable faces on TV, reporting on business and finance from around the world; from international summits to small business success stories. Incredibly talented, intelligent and witty, Steph is the perfect conference facilitator for a wide array of events such as economics, business and the current political landscape.

June Sarpong MBE

As one of the youngest people to receive an MBE and equally comfortable interviewing politicians, celebrities and members of the public, June’s flexibility means she has garnered popularity across multiple audiences. Here at Speakers Corner, we have been fortunate enough to experience June's dynamic hosting capabilities first-hand  at our Knowledge Guild  and recommend her charismatic approach for any event.

Nick Ferrari

With an impressive media career spanning TV, radio and press, Nick Ferrari makes an entertaining and hilarious conference facilitator suitable for corporate events.

Daisy McAndrew

Daisy McAndrew is a popular conference facilitator with 25+ years’ experience covering politics, business & royal stories on tv and radio. Daisy is currently NBC News’ Royal Commentator, co-presents the Times Radio Sunday politics show T&G with Tom Newton-Dunn, and is a regular contributor on TalkRadio, the BBC, ITV/ITN, Sky News and contributes to numerous documentaries on the Royals on Channel 5, Discovery and Yahoo TV. Recently she has presented election coverage for London Live and had her own weekly business show on LBC

Sally Bundock

Moved by Sally's story  at our Knowledge Guild , we highly recommend this experienced, passionate and amazing conference facilitator to take your audience out of their comfort zone. Sally has also covered many momentous events, including G7 conferences, historic EU summits and the World Economic Forum in Davos, making Sally the perfect facilitator.

Naga Munchetty

Naga is a financial journalist who presents BBC One’s World News and BBC Breakfast, waking up the nation with the biggest news stories. Naga also has extensive live event experience, having hosted forums and interviews for both Bloomberg and the BBC, while corporate clients include numerous trade associations and financial organisations, chairing conferences, hosting awards and providing financial overviews on the economy. Naga makes an excellent addition to any corporate event, as conference facilitator.

How to Get the Best Out of Your Conference Facilitator

Hiring a great facilitator is only the first step. The real impact comes from how well you prepare them and integrate them into your event.

• Give them a clear narrative for the day - Share the big-picture story behind the event: why it’s happening, what the audience cares about and what success should feel like. Facilitators use this narrative to link sessions together and keep the day coherent rather than disjointed.
• Share insight into your audience’s mindset - Go beyond demographics. Explain what the audience is dealing with - recent challenges, ambitions, knowledge level, and any sensitivities. This allows the facilitator to pitch tone, pace and language that genuinely lands.
• Align on interaction style - Some events need high participation; others need a calm structure. Discuss what level of interaction you expect and what formats (polls, Q&A, table work, short reflections) suit your delegates best.
• Clarify which moments matter most - Flag the sessions, messages or announcements that must land strongly. Good facilitators spotlight these moments, shape transitions around them, and ensure they get the right energy and focus.
• Provide space for the facilitator to lead - Facilitators do their best work when given room to read the audience and respond in real time. Avoid over scripted agendas. Trust their instinct, they can tell when the room needs pacing up, slowing down or reframing.

When you prepare your facilitator with clarity, context and creative freedom, they elevate the entire event and bring structure, warmth and direction to the day.

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