About the HWA Speakers Bureau

The Harry Walker Agency is the World’s Leading Speakers Agency. Since 1946, we have partnered with event planners around the globe and have connected them with the world’s most important voices.

No other agency in the world has access to the breadth and caliber of speakers that we do. We have long-standing and exclusive relationships with hundreds of speakers worldwide, including World Leaders, Nobel Laureates, Journalists, Bestselling Authors, Global Business Leaders, Economists and the biggest names in television, film, music, sports, media and more.

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How We Help Busy Meeting Planners

When looking for a speaker for your event, you want to make sure that you have the best selection of speakers and a trusted agency partner that knows what they're doing. We have the widest range of the most interesting speakers in the world, and our experienced sales agents partner with you to find the perfect speaker for your event. You have a big responsibility to find the right speaker at the right budget for your unique event, and we look forward to being your creative partner, answering all questions, handling the logistics, prepping the speaker and guarding your budget.

HWA Praise from our Speakers

""Don and Ellen Walker and their extraordinary team at HWA have represented me for my Speaking Engagements for over 17 years. HWA is the best. They have always demonstrated unmatched professionalism and unsurpassed excellence. Knowing that HWA is in my corner has given me the freedom to spend most of my time on the work of the Clinton Foundation.""

Bill Clinton

""Don and Ellen and their team have a level of dedication to their speakers and clients that shows the true nature of this agency: they care, they strive for excellence, and they consistently exceed expectations. Their attention to detail leads to satisfaction and success at every event. I am very glad to be in such company, and I’ve never questioned that this is the agency for me.""

Captain Sully Sullenberger

""Don and Ellen Walker and their HWA colleagues are superb, and in so many ways. From strategic positioning to operational responsiveness, they excel in what they do and in what they offer to others. It is such a delight and privilege to interact with them.""

Mohamed El-Erian

HWA Praise from Meeting Planners

"Your attention to detail and prompt response to all issues of concern was incredible. Because of the excellent service you have provided to us, we have strongly recommended The Harry Walker Agency to several other organizations."

Regent University

"This is our second consecutive year working with Harry Walker for our main events; we continue to enjoy our relationship with you and find you have the type of speakers that connect with our health care practitioner base."

American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine

"Everyone at Harry Walker was an absolute pleasure to work with. Your process and communication trumps the contact I've had with many other artists' agents and management. Thank you!"

Kelly Strayhorn Theatre