Speaker invitations · 2026 calendar open

Let’s build a session your audience will remember.

Whether you’re programming a 200-seat executive forum or a 2,000-delegate conference, I’d love to hear about your event. The form below covers what I need to give you a clear yes or a thoughtful pass, usually within 24 hours.

No speaker fee. Semrush funds my research and my stage time, so there’s no fee to your event. I select on audience fit, not budget. Travel and logistics we sort out once it’s a match.

No invitation is too early to send. If you’re still shaping the agenda, review the talks and formats, then share what you have →

A Few Practical Notes

What helps me give you a fast, honest answer.

None of this is a filter, it’s context that lets me reply within days instead of weeks. If something doesn’t quite fit, send the invitation anyway. Edge cases are often the most interesting ones.

Who’s in the room

Marketing leaders, growth teams, founders, and researchers tend to get the most from these talks. Mixed-seniority audiences are welcome, just tell me the makeup.

What we’ll cover

AI search, GEO, AEO, agentic search, MCP, zero-click economics, cross-platform AI visibility. Adjacent topics are negotiable, ask.

Where in the world

I’m based in Spain and travel often across Europe and the Americas. Virtual and hybrid sessions are equally welcome, the prep is the same.

How much notice

Two to six months ahead is comfortable. Tight timelines sometimes work too, if you’re replacing a dropout, please flag it in the form.

You’ll hear back within 24 hours. If you don’t, the form likely didn’t reach me, please ping me on LinkedIn and I’ll dig it out.
For Conference Organizers

What organizers tell me makes the difference.

If you’re pitching me to a programming committee, here are the three points that usually land, pulled straight from the questions I get asked most.

01

Research first, slides second

Every keynote is anchored in work I lead at Semrush, drawing on a dataset of billions of consumer search queries. You get fresh numbers and a working framework, not a tour of someone else’s slides.

02

Three working languages

I deliver in English, Spanish, and Russian. Useful when you’re building a multilingual programme, hosting a Spain-based event with EU partners, or want the same talk repeated for an internal audience in another language.

03

A track record your committee can verify

500+ talks, 4.9/5 average rating, 35+ countries, including BrightonSEO, SMX Advanced, MozCon, ESOMAR, DigiMarCon, and academic forums (Georgetown, U Georgia, UCD, IAE Lyon). Recordings and references on request.

Need a forwardable PDF for your committee? Grab the speaker kit (PDF, 2.5 MB) bio, photos, talk descriptions, and recent appearances in a single document.

Invitation Form

Tell me about your event.

Takes about three minutes. Required fields are marked with *. If a field doesn’t apply yet (early-stage events often have unknowns), leave a short note in the message box at the bottom and we’ll figure it out together.

Thank you, your request is in.

Fernando reads every invitation personally and replies within 24 hours. In the meantime, the speaker kit (PDF, 2.5 MB) has bios, photos, and past talk formats your team can use.


Frequently Asked

A few quick answers.

How do I actually invite you?

Review the talks and formats, then use the form on this page to share the event name, dates, location, audience, and closest topic fit. I read every submission personally and reply within 24 hours.

What about speaker fees?

No fee, and that’s deliberate. Semrush funds my research and my stage time, so your speaker budget isn’t part of this conversation. I select on audience fit and topic relevance, which means events that could never afford the going rate for this topic are fully in scope. Travel and logistics we sort out once it’s a match.

Which languages can you deliver in?

English, Spanish, and Russian, all native-level. If you’re running a multilingual programme or want the same talk repeated in a second language for a regional audience, just say so in the form.

Where can I review your keynote topics?

The complete, current catalog is on the speaking page. If you have an adjacent angle, panel, or workshop in mind, describe it in the form and I’ll tell you honestly whether I’m the right fit.

How early should I reach out?

Two to six months ahead is the sweet spot. Tighter timelines are sometimes possible, especially if you’re backfilling a dropout or your event has strong topic alignment. Send the invitation and I’ll be straight with you about availability.

Are smaller events welcome?

Absolutely. I speak at intimate executive forums of 100 people and at 2,000-delegate conferences, the prep is the same, only the format shifts. Tell me the size in the form and we’ll match the right depth and length.

What formats do you offer?

Keynote (15–60 minutes), panel, fireside chat, half-day workshop, and virtual or hybrid webinar. Pick whatever fits your programme, the dropdown in the form covers all five.

Anything else worth knowing?

If your audience has accessibility needs (sign language, live captions, dietary requirements at speaker dinners, etc.), please mention them, I’ll plan around them. And if you’re a first-time programmer or a student-run conference, don’t hesitate. I keep slots for events that won’t happen otherwise.