Speaking
International Women’s Day keynote speaker
Hope is an International Women’s Day keynote speaker for organisations that want the programme to change something rather than mark a date. Most International Women’s Day programmes cover pay, leadership and flexibility. Almost none cover the health issue that quietly costs organisations the most between the ages of 40 and 60. THE SHIFT does, in 45 to 70 minutes, and leaves your leaders with a Monday-morning action.
01 Booking an International Women’s Day keynote speaker in the UK
UK employers now carry menopause obligations under the Employment Rights Act 2025, which makes International Women’s Day the natural date to put the policy in front of the whole organisation. THE SHIFT meets the duty and goes further.
02 Booking an International Women’s Day keynote speaker in the US
Women’s employee resource groups and diversity budgets fund most US International Women’s Day programming. THE SHIFT gives the group a keynote the executive team will sit through and act on. Fees quoted in USD.
03 Booking an International Women’s Day keynote speaker in Australia
Australian corporate and public sector International Women’s Day budgets are decided between November and January. Hope is based between Perth and London and is in Australia through the International Women’s Day season. Quoted in AUD plus GST.
04 Which talk fits
THE SHIFT for the main programme. The comedy cut for International Women’s Day dinners and evening events. The Last Taboo, men’s cut, for organisations that want the male-majority teams in the conversation rather than in the audience.
05 Fees and formats
The Last Taboo Programme starts at USD 15,000 and includes the keynote, the manager script, the policy starter, a follow-up call and internal recording rights so the people who missed it can watch it. Virtual delivery is 40 to 50 per cent of live. A 50 per cent deposit confirms the date. The Guarantee applies.
06 Questions about booking an International Women’s Day keynote speaker
When should we book?
Now. Hope delivers 24 keynotes a year and International Women’s Day dates are confirmed from November.
Can the talk be delivered to several offices?
Yes, live in one and virtual in the others, or recorded for internal use under the programme’s recording rights.
Does it work as a breakfast or lunch slot?
Yes. A 30-minute cut is available for short-format programmes.
Is there something for our male colleagues?
The men’s cut of The Last Taboo. Many organisations run both on the same day.
What is included beyond the talk?
The manager script, the policy starter, a 30-minute follow-up call with your People lead, and a post-event survey that also underwrites the Guarantee.
Tell us the room.
We’ll tell you the talk.
Enquiries answered within four hours, business hours, your time zone.
Book Hope 24 keynotes a year.
8 dates remaining in 2026,
24 in 2027.
The Guarantee: If your post-event survey rates the keynote below 9 out of 10, you don’t pay the balance.