Naga Munchetty
Broadcaster, Radio Presenter, Author and Women’s Health Advocate
Fee range
£10k–£15k
UK
Selene Nelson
Journalist, Author and Human and Animal Rights Campaigner
Fee range
£2.5k–£5k
UK
Robin Sharma
Leadership Expert, Bestselling Author and Mastery Sessions Host
Fee range
£100k+
Bermuda
Oliver Peyton
Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Broadcaster and Sustainability Advocate
Fee range
£7.5k–£10k
Location available on request
Tilly Lockey
Motivational Speaker, Presenter, Model and Bionic Arm Advocate
Fee range
£7.5k–£10k
Location available on request
John Simpson
BBC World Affairs Editor, Journalist and Author
Fee range
£15k–£25k
UK
James Chau
Broadcaster, Global Health Advocate and International Commentator
Fee range
£10k–£15k
China
Barbara Serra
International Journalist, TV Presenter and Author
Fee range
£10k–£15k
UK
Trisha Goddard
Broadcaster, Mental Health Advocate and Conflict Resolution Specialist
Fee range
£10k–£15k
Location available on request
Emma Vardy
Award-Winning BBC Correspondent, Presenter and Event Moderator
Fee range
£10k–£15k
US
Rageh Omaar
ITV International Affairs Editor and Foreign Correspondent
Fee range
£5k–£7.5k
UK
Steven Bartlett
Entrepreneur, Investor, Author and Diary of a CEO Host
Fee range
£50k–£75k
UK
Brenda Emmanus OBE
Broadcaster, Journalist, Moderator and Arts Presenter
Fee range
£7.5k–£10k
Location available on request
Peter York
Author, Journalist, Broadcaster and Brand Commentator
Fee range
£5k–£7.5k
Location available on request
About booking conference moderators
Conference moderators help keep a discussion focused, making space for useful contributions without losing sight of the audience. The profiles here include journalists, broadcasters, presenters, entrepreneurs and authors, with backgrounds in current affairs, business, culture, health and leadership.
Look for someone whose experience fits the conversation you want to have. A discussion of international affairs calls for different preparation from a session about the arts or building a business. Explain the conference subject, introduce the panellists and set out the moderation duties, so your chosen host can plan the discussion and prepare useful audience questions.
Make an offer with your date, location or virtual link, session length, audience size and fee. Add the running order, names of contributors if known, key themes and how you want audience questions handled. Be upfront about sensitive topics, preparation calls and any recording plans.
The moderator or their agency can accept, decline or counter your terms. Once accepted, you sign and pay the deposit through StageSide to confirm their involvement.
Questions about booking conference moderators
How do I book a conference moderator on StageSide?
Match the subject of your discussion to a moderator's background, then make an offer with date, venue or virtual link, session duration, audience size and fee. Include the proposed contributors and themes. The moderator or agency can accept, decline or counter; after acceptance, sign and pay the deposit through StageSide.
How much does a conference moderator cost?
Listed starting fees for conference moderators go from around £3,000 to £125,000. Your choice of person and the scope of the booking affect the agreed price. You may make an offer below a listed fee; a warning will appear, and the moderator decides whether that budget is acceptable.
What briefing does a moderator need about the contributors?
Share names, roles and short biographies, plus the main points each contributor hopes to discuss. Flag any disagreements or sensitive areas that could affect the conversation. Agree preparation calls and who will arrange them, giving the moderator time to understand the brief, meet the panellists and shape a focused discussion.
How should we plan audience questions?
Tell the moderator whether you expect questions from the floor, submitted questions or a mixture, and how much time you want to allow. Agree who will manage microphones or collect submissions. Also discuss how to handle lengthy or off-topic contributions, keeping the approach clear to everyone involved in delivery.