You should start with your event budget to determine how much you can spend on a guest speaker. Depending on whether or not your speakers are professionals or if they have something to gain from speaking at your conference, their fees may range from free to thousands of dollars. You may also be expected to pay for travel and accommodation expenses. If you already have a budget in mind for speakers, you can easily search within that price range with our suggestions. Remember, though, that these fees and perks are negotiable.