Booking Procedure

 
 

Bernard, Simon and Hari draw on big-picture datasets to offer engaging fact-based interpretations of how the consumer market, the workforce, and society is changing.  Presentations are geared to interpreting trends likely to impact over the next 5 years.

 

Bookings are managed by Director of Operations Fiona Evans. To make a booking please contact Fiona on 0415 328 532 or fill in the booking form below to determine availability.

Speaking fees and expenses vary depending on location. Our speakers travel ex Melbourne. Once a speaker's availability for an event is determined, and you wish to proceed, email Fiona to confirm the booking. Please note that tentative dates cannot be held as our speakers are in high demand so prompt confirmation is recommended. 

Once the booking is confirmed by email Fiona sends a booking form in relation to the event. This form outlines the conditions of the engagement. To confirm a booking, this form must be signed and returned to Fiona at which time a binding agreement is reached (through the services of Bernard Salt, Simon Kuestenmacher or Hari Hara Priya Kannan), to deliver the Presentation. The booked speaker's involvement is subject to these conditions.

Our speakers always makes themselves available for a telephone briefing prior to the event to discuss the topic, the audience, AV requirements and logistics including the arrival and departure times.

Bernard, Simon, Hari and Fiona work with clients to provide a photo, a bio and a presentation outline for publication in a conference brochure as may be required. And where appropriate the booked speaker is happy to promote a forthcoming event at which they are speaking via their various social media sites.

  • Presentation

    It is requested that presentations not be provided as a handout either before or during a presentation. This is to ensure the effect of the speaker's delivery is not compromised by advance knowledge of his material. A pdf copy of the presentation may be provided to attendees after his session.

    If you wish to record a presentation, then contact Fiona Evans on 0415 328 532 to request permission.

    Recording of a presentation is not permitted to be published on a publicly available website or social media site.  Recordings provided to attendees for internal purposes or via a secure gateway for a nominated period of time may be allowed.  Please contact Fiona to discuss options.

  • Flights

    Bernard flies business class from Melbourne. Simon Kuestenmacher and Hari Hara Priya Kannan fly economy class from Melbourne.

    Due to their schedules, Fiona makes all their flight bookings.

    Should your event coincide with another engagement on either side of your event date, Fiona will undertake to split the airfare costs to ensure fairness to all.

  • Accommodation, Meals and Airport Transfers

    If Bernard, Simon or Hari have been engaged to present either first thing in the morning or in the evening, you will be asked to cover accommodation costs including reasonable meals.

    Airport transfers in both the origin city and the destination city are required to be covered by you.

    Should your event coincide with another engagement on either side of your event date, Fiona will undertake to split the transfer costs where possible.

  • AV Requirements

    Bernard, Simon and Hari prefer a lapel microphone and an open stage. Ideally they should be able to walk along the edge of the stage and address the audience directly.

    All three presenters provide their presentation ahead of the event so it can be loaded at the event.

  • Payment

    You will be invoiced for the fee plus associated travel and accommodation costs after the event. Payment is required within 30 days of the invoice being issued.