Can the speaker join us at our dinner, cocktail party, or golf outing?
It all depends on scheduling and the speaker’s preference. Many speakers welcome an invitation to join the group for dinner and/or other social functions. Some speakers enjoy socializing with an audience before making their scheduled presentation, while others prefer that the audience meet them, for the first time, when they are formally introduced. Also, the toll of a hectic travel schedule may preclude a speaker from socializing before or after their presentation. Because a golf outing requires a commitment to a certain block of time, accepting to join the group for the outing will depend on the speaker’s schedule. Special arrangements can sometimes be made, for an additional fee, to have a “celebrity” join the group on their golf outing. We are always happy to extend your invitation to the speaker. These arrangements must be made well in advance of the event.
