Wow Your Audience With Our Celebrity Speakers
Looking to make your event a hit? A celebrity guest is one of the surest ways of making an impact. A charming, high-profile celebrity speaker adds prestige and glamour to the night. Whether you’re after a sports star, best-selling author, actor or media personality, ICMI has access to the highest-profile celebrities in the world. Explore some of our highlighted celebrity speakers below.
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Jean Kittson AM
Australian icon Jean Kittson AM is well known for her on-screen appearances and as a regular columnist in Australian newspapers and magazines. A passionate advocate for women’s health issues, Jean is a founding Director of the National Cord Blood Bank, the inaugural Chair of the Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) and a founding Ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia. While retaining her signature wit and humour from her comedy days, she has a charming, intelligent, gracious presence on stage as an experienced MC, keynote speaker, panellist, debater and facilitator of conventions, conferences, award nights and other after dinner frolics, in corporate, government and community arena.
Glenn McGrath AO
Bring a buzz to your event by inviting one of Australia’s greatest ever cricketers, Glenn McGrath, as a guest speaker to your next event. With accomplishments like Test Player of the Year, One Day International Player of the Year and much more, Glenn is widely considered to be one of the best cricketers of all time. As speaker, he is incredibly inspirational and charitable, as he recounts his unique story of incredible highs and devastating lows.
Christine Anu
Music icon and passionate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocate, Christine Anu uses her voice and profile reputation to spread messages of hope and unity. With a career that’s seen her explore music, theatre, film, dance, television, radio and children’s entertainment, she has now cemented herself as a highly influential celebrity keynote speaker and MC. Known to also perform a couple of songs as part of her keynote delivery, Christine offers audiences a truly unique experience beyond the regular speaker presentation.
Rove McManus
One of Australia’s most successful comedians and talk show hosts, Rove McManus is a mega star of the small screen. Beyond his iconic hit show Rove Live, his production company Roving Enterprises is also a major producer of entertainment television in Australia, behind shows like The Project, Skithouse and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? A 3 time Gold Logie winner for Most Popular Personality, Rove brings his signature charm and humour to every event as an entertaining MC and guest speaker.
Adam Elliot
Academy award winning animator of Harvie Krumpet, Adam Elliot is notorious as a memorable and incredibly entertaining speaker. With a unique and inspirational Australian story, he is a unique, funny and refreshing inclusion to events, recounting his life story while tailoring his keynotes for every audience, event and occasion. Popular for opening or closing conference keynote, Adam’s biggest specialty is as an after-dinner raconteur, where he has entertained everyone from multinational businesses to government groups.
Magda Szubanski AO
Iconic actor, popular comedian, bestselling author and LGBTI+ advocate, Magda Szubanski AO is beloved in Australia, having graced our screens for years as Sharon in hit sitcom Kath & Kim. With appearances in award winning films like Babe and Happy Feet, she has no shortage of accolades for her impressive career. Magda’s down to earth personality has made her a regular in the top ten list of people Australians most like and trust. Her journey of self-acceptance and advocacy for LGBTI+ issues also makes her an inspiration. Magda is an incredibly versatile speaker, able to approach just about any subject from a completely serious perspective or with great humour.
Waleed Aly
Host of The Project and highly respected journalist, broadcaster, author and academic, Waleed Aly is one of Australia’s most versatile and well-known media talents. From interviewing influential people like Julia Gillard to providing biting political commentary and analysis across Australian mastheads, Waleed is widely recognised and trusted by audiences for his insights into issues facing Australia and the world. Available as a host, facilitator, MC or guest speaker, Waleed always makes for a hit addition to any event.
Lee Lin Chin
Beloved TV personality Lee Lin Chin is one of the greatest talents in the history of Australian broadcasting. Widely recognisable as a news presenter for SBS for 30 years, she is now one of the most sought-after talents on the speaking circuit. Beyond her journalistic prowess, Lee Lin is also known for her fashionistic flair along with her comedic and satirical abilities. With a distinctive style and humour, Lee Lin is regularly engaged for public appearances as a guest speaker, MC, facilitator and host.