IASB strives to be a resource for meeting professionals. To assist planners we have developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions (click here). If you do not see your question or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the IASB office at (480) 839-1423 or send an email to info@iasbweb.org.
A: On the IASB website home page (www.iasbweb.org) click on Bureaus. This will take you to a searchable database of IASB members. You may search by any key word by typing the word or words in the Search Box. As you type the word the list of bureaus will be filter for listings that match your key words. Each listing provides the contact information and website address.
A - You may know what you want to accomplish with your speaker, but don't know who to contact. A bureau is able to secure the right speaker for the right price to meet your needs. Another benefit in working with a speaker bureau is when a speaker must cancel, just before they are to be on the platform. The bureau provides a best-effort search for a replacement speaker.
A - Typically, you will pay the same fee for the speaker, when you book him / her through the bureau, as you would if you went directly to the speaker. A few speakers require the bureau to add-on a service fee.
A - As the buyer you may choose to work with any speakers bureau you wish. The exception to this is when you have signed a contract with a bureau stating that you will book all future speakers through that bureau. It is important to understand the contract you sign.
A - Most "Exclusive Speakers" are available for co-brokering. That means if you wish to book a speaker through a bureau that has an exclusive contract with another bureau, the first bureau usually can co-broker with the bureau that holds the contract.
A - Those bureaus that belong to IASB have pledged to conduct their business in accordance to the IASB Code of Ethics. In addition, if there is a problem that a customer is having with a member bureau, the customer may file a complaint with the IASB Ethics Committee.
A - IASB has an Ethics Committee that reviews written complaints filed against members for violations of the Code of Ethics. The complaint form is available online (click here).
