Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about IASB and Membership…if you do not see your question listed or need more information, please contact the IASB Office at (480) 839-1423.
A - Membership is open to speakers bureaus or agencies that book multiple speakers (4 or more) and have 75% of their gross revenue coming from booking speakers.
A - The International Group of Agencies and Bureaus (IGAB) was founded in 1986. In 2000 the organization change it's name to the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB). The new name is more descriptive of what the organization is and what its members do.
A - IASB is the only trade association that exclusively represents speakers bureaus and agencies. In addition to building relationships with other member bureaus, your bureau will have the benefit of:
Accessing the Exclusive Speakers Directory.
Attending the annual convention at the member registration fee.
Having your bureau listed in the "Bureau Directory" on the IASB website.
Attending all NSA conferences and workshops at a special reduced registration fee.
A - When ever a meeting professional contacts IASB and requests assistance in locating a speaker they are referred to the "Bureau Directry" on the IASB website. Whenever possible, IASB encourages meeting professionals to seek out member bureaus when searching for speakers.
A - You may download the membership application or contact the IASB office at (480) 839-1423 and request a membership application.
A - You may find a listing of the current IASB member bureaus on our website, www.iasbweb.org, by clicking on "Bureau Directory." This will take you to a searchable database where you may search by bureau name, city, state, or country.
A - In addition to the United States, member bureaus may be found in Australia, Canada, Colombia, England, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Brazil, France, Portugal and New Zealand.
