Speakers Bureau
One of Harvard’s favorite traditions, the Speakers Bureau connects Harvard alumni communities with faculty speakers to bring the University’s abundant intellectual riches to their front door.
The 2026-2027 Speakers Bureau request process will open on Tuesday, September 22 at 12:00 pm ET. The roster will be available at that time.
Please email haa_speakersbureau@harvard.edu with any questions.
United States & Canadian Clubs
As of 2025, individual clubs within the United States or Canada with more than 2,000 alumni in their geographic region may request a faculty speaker to address them in person. U.S. and Canada-based clubs with fewer than 2,000 alumni in their area are invited to request a virtual speaker. Club presidents or their designees are responsible for submitting the club’s request. Clubs are responsible for coordinating these requests and managing the logistics of the events.
Clubs that host an in-person faculty speaker are financially responsible for the speaker's hotel accommodations, and the HAA is financially responsible for the speaker's travel and incidentals. For more information, view the In-Person Event Expectations & Best Practices.
Shared Interest Groups & International Clubs
Appointed Directors for Clubs and SIGs may request a virtual speaker for their cohort, which is recommended for international clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). International clubs and SIGs interested in a speaker should work with their Appointed Director.
Appointed Directors are responsible for submitting virtual speaker requests on their cohort's behalf. Directors, in coordination with their cohort, are responsible for event planning, including: event creation, logistics, marketing, and registration. For more information, view the Virtual Event Expectations & Best Practices.
Faculty Roster
Information on participating faculty members can be found on the Speakers Bureau Roster, available in September. Requests for faculty speakers are accepted via survey every September. Faculty speakers agree to participate in the program for the academic year; late June, July, August, and early September requests are unlikely to be scheduled.
The HAA manages contact with the faculty speaker, including invitations, confirmations, and briefings. Clubs and Cohorts manage event logistics and marketing. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Speakers Bureau, Clubs and Cohorts will not have direct contact with the faculty speaker until closer to the event.
Request Process
The Speakers Bureau request form for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available Tuesday, September 22. For more information, please email haa_speakersbureau@harvard.edu.
Speakers Bureau Spotlights
Content by HAA, Engagement by Clubs, SIGs, and Contacts
The Speakers Bureau Spotlight series is part of the HAA Speakers Bureau program, a Harvard tradition of connecting alumni communities with faculty speakers. Spotlight programs will take place periodically throughout the year and are open to all Clubs, SIGs, and Contacts.
The HAA will manage logistics with the faculty member, coordinate Zoom, and manage registration. Club, SIG, and Contact co-sponsors are responsible for marketing the event to their community. Organizations are encouraged to incorporate this event into their programming and use this as an opportunity to foster additional engagement. Learn More.
Volunteer Resources
This new collection of documents can help answer frequently asked questions and provides the expectations and best practices for different types of events.
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Information Sessions August 2024
Questions? Please contact haa_speakersbureau@harvard.edu.