Speakers Bureau

Welcome to the World Bank Group Speakers Bureau!

The Speakers Bureau offers visitors including students and teachers, youth representatives, business leaders, governmental officials, and other professionals an opportunity to learn about the World Bank Group.

World Bank Group Presentations at Headquarters 

The Speakers Bureau offers general World Bank briefings to visiting groups of more than 20 participants on select Mondays. Alternative dates may be considered for groups of more than 100 participants.  Sessions include an overview of the history of the World Bank Group and its mission, structure, leadership, financial mechanisms, results and challenges in international development. Presentations are followed by a Q&A and discussion. 

To request a presentation for your group, email the Speakers Bureau. Please include the following information: 

  • Name of group/contact 
  • Contact phone number 
  • Contact email 
  • Group location 
  • Group description 
  • Number of participants 
  • Average age of participants 
  • Course of study 
  • Course degree 
  • Job titles 
  • Topic(s) of interest 
  • Desired briefing dates

 

Off-Site Presentations for Groups with 100 participants

If you are interested in inviting a World Bank speaker to visit your school/organization, or have us present via Skype/Webex, please email the Speakers Bureau