GSF News & Updates

The latest news and updates from the Global Speakers Federation. If you would like to submit an event, visit the Event Submission page. To request a Call for Speakers, fill out this form.

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Call for Speakers - PSA New Zealand 2025 National Convention

The Professional Speakers Association of New Zealand (PSANZ) is calling for expressions of interest to speak at our 2025 National Convention, held in Auckland on 26–27 September 2025.

This is your opportunity to:

Speak in a new country and expand your international profile
Connect with professional speakers from across New Zealand and beyond
Experience the electrifying atmosphere of an All Blacks vs Australia rugby match
Tag on a New Zealand holiday – nature, wine, culture, adventure, all await!
This is a boutique event; we are a small community of 50 speakers – that think big. We want to invite speakers from around the globe to enjoy our country and hospitality.

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Call for Authors for Landmark 2026 Book Series

On March 14, 2026—Professional Speakers Celebration Day—the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) will launch four groundbreaking multi-authored books on LEADERSHIP, TEAMS, THE FUTURE, and SPEAKING.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 100 professional speakers from GSF associations to cement their legacy, elevate their global profile, and contribute to an iconic project that will shape the speaking industry for years to come.

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Voice of GSF Newsletter - March 2025

Championing for Speaker Associations Around the World

March 2025 Contents:

  • Professional Speakers Celebration Day 2025

  • Global Speakers Summit 2026 - Cairns, Australia

  • A FIRST for GSF: The Inaugural International Presidents’ Day

  • Leading Voices - don’t miss our YouTube series

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Voice of GSF Newsletter - February 2025

Championing for Speaker Associations Around the World

February 2025 Contents:

  • Reflections on latest Association visits and events

  • Preparing for Professional Speakers Celebration Day 2025

  • Leading Voices - hosted by Antoni Lacinai and featured on the GSF YouTube channel

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Professional Speakers Celebration Day - March 14th

The annual Professional Speakers Celebration Day recognizes and celebrates the work of professional speakers worldwide, highlighting the incredible talent, knowledge, and experience they bring to their communities. Professional speakers are the driving force behind many important social and cultural movements, and this day is a powerful opportunity for us to come together and honor their contributions. This annual day is another way to elevate the profession of speaking and to promote recognition of professional speakers.

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What’s Happening: August 2022 Issue

GSF Annual Business Meeting. GSF Awards. Podmatch. Meet our newest Global Speaking Fellow - Allan Pease. Learn about Professional Speakers Celebration Day. and much more!

Stay up to date with all the GSF activities and information of interest to our member association leadership!

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What’s Happening: February 2022 Issue

Do you qualify for the Global Speaking Fellow designation? Call for Speakers. GSS 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. GSF Association Updates. Stay up to date with all the GSF activities and information of interest to our member association leadership!

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