Ariatu Public Relations

London PR Agency Specialising in PR & Comms Strategy for Black Creatives and Entrepreneurs

Black Speakers for Corporate Events, Conferences & Leadership Programmes

Ariatu PR facilitates curated introductions to leading Black speakers and public figures for corporate events, conferences, leadership summits and cultural programmes across the UK and internationally. We are not a traditional speakers bureau. We act as a strategic connector, helping organisations access credible, experienced voices aligned to their brief, audience and objectives. We provide a brief-led speaker sourcing service that connects organisations with Black speakers and public figures across business, media, culture and social impact for corporate events, conferences and leadership programmes. This approach helps organisations reduce the time and complexity of sourcing speakers while improving the quality and fit of voices represented on stage, particularly for high-visibility corporate and institutional events.

WHAT WE DO

Curated Speaker Introductions for Corporate Events

We support corporate and institutional event teams who need access to high-quality speakers but require more than a directory or generic booking platform.

Ariatu PR provides curated introductions to Black speakers and public figures across business, media, culture, innovation and social impact.

Our role is to streamline the early-stage sourcing process by ensuring organisations are connected with relevant, credible and experienced voices.

We support:

  • Corporate conferences and summits

  • Leadership and internal company events

  • DEI and cultural programming

  • External brand events and panels

  • Educational and institutional speaking programmes

HOW IT WORKS

A Structured, Brief-Led Approach

We work from a clear event brief to ensure every introduction is relevant and appropriate for your audience and objectives.

Our process includes:

  • Understanding your event theme, audience and tone

  • Identifying suitable speaker profiles

  • Facilitating curated introductions

  • Supporting alignment on relevance and availability

  • Ensuring cultural and contextual fit

This approach reduces time spent searching and increases confidence in speaker selection at the earliest stage.

WHO THIS IS FOR

For Corporate, Cultural and Institutional Event Teams

This service is designed for organisations that require credible and relevant speakers for high-visibility or high-impact events.

We regularly support:

  • Corporate communications and HR teams

  • DEI and inclusion leaders

  • Conference organisers and producers

  • Universities and academic institutions

  • Cultural and public sector organisations

Whether you are programming a flagship conference or an internal leadership event, we help ensure your speaker line-up reflects the audiences you serve.

SPEAKER FOCUS AREAS

Black Speakers Across Leadership, Culture & Innovation

We facilitate introductions to Black speakers and public figures working across:

  • Business leadership and entrepreneurship

  • Media, journalism and broadcasting

  • Creative industries and culture

  • Technology and innovation

  • Social impact and advocacy

  • Personal branding and public influence

All introductions are guided by credibility, relevance and experience not volume or generic availability.

Cultural Insight Combined with Communications Expertise

Ariatu PR is a Black-owned PR & communications agency based in London, with deep experience in shaping narratives, public profiles and cultural positioning.

We understand both the communications landscape and the importance of meaningful representation on stage.

Unlike open directories or generic booking platforms, we focus on:

  • Contextual relevance for your audience

  • Alignment with your event narrative

  • Cultural intelligence and sensitivity

  • Credible, experienced public voices

This ensures every introduction is purposeful and strategically aligned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you operate as a speakers bureau?
No. Ariatu PR is a PR communications agency that facilitates curated introductions to Black speakers and public figures for corporate and institutional events. Through our personal PR we have access to some of the most dynamic and vibrant Black speakers in the UK

Can you help us find speakers for corporate conferences?
Yes. We work with organisations to identify and introduce suitable speakers for conferences, leadership events and brand programmes.

What types of speakers do you work with?
We focus on experienced Black speakers and public figures across business, media, culture, innovation and social impact.

Do you provide speaker booking and management?
We facilitate introductions and alignment at the sourcing stage. Full booking arrangements are typically handled directly between the organisation and the speaker or their representation.

Is this service suitable for DEI programmes?
Yes. Many of our introductions support DEI, cultural programming and inclusion-focused events.

How does your speaker sourcing service work?

We work on a brief-led basis, where organisations share their event requirements and we facilitate curated introductions to suitable Black speakers and public figures. Our role is to streamline the sourcing process and ensure alignment between your objectives, audience and the speakers suggested.

Do you charge a fee for this service?

Yes. Our work is typically structured either as a fixed sourcing and facilitation fee based on the scope of the brief or as part of a wider engagement depending on the nature of the project. This reflects the time and expertise involved in identifying and curating relevant speaker introductions.