Free Guest Speakers for Schools & Colleges: Where to Find Them
How to find free guest speakers for schools, colleges, and university classes — the channels that work, how to ask, and why great speakers say yes for free.
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Three steps from application to classroom.
Apply
Fill out the application form so we understand your experience, what you'd like to teach, and when you're free. It takes about five minutes.
Get matched
We reach out to our network of universities and professors to find a guest lecturing opportunity that fits your expertise and preferences.
Teach
You work with the professor to settle on the topic and angle. Then you give the lecture.
For professors and programs
Need a guest speaker for your class?
Tell us the topic and the course. We match you with a working practitioner who has done the thing you are teaching, and make the introduction by email. Free for universities, in person or online.
- — Vetted industry experts, not agency speakers.
- — Most lecturers want an hour in a classroom, not a fee.
- — Placements at Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Kellogg, Duke, Georgia Tech and more.
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What guest lecturers say
“I've never been a guest lecturer before but I had a blast! We used my startup as a case study and I got real, actionable feedback from the students!”
Andrew AtwongFounder at Trailview StudiosLectured Product Strategy at USF“I'm really grateful to have had an opportunity to guest lecture - it was a great way to give back and connect with students!”
Cindy LiuSr. Product Manager at GapLectured Supply Chain at Northeastern“I loved getting connected for a guest lecture! My favorite part was helping students understand real-world problems.”
Joyce YamData Analyst at TinderLectured Data Analytics at Northeastern
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Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Email stephen@openlecture.com.
Is this free?
Yes. This is a completely free platform for both universities and lecturers.
Am I guaranteed to get opportunities?
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee interest from universities. That said, we will keep you updated as we process your application.
How soon will I find out about opportunities?
We will be able to let you know in a couple weeks if we would be able to find you a match.
Is it virtual or in-person?
We are prioritizing in-person lectures for now, but please fill out the form and we will try to connect you to opportunities of your preference!
Who are you?
I'm Stephen Cognetta, a lecturer at the University of San Francisco and Northeastern University. I founded this platform because I believe in making universities more industry-relevant. Plus, I love being a guest lecturer or having them in my classroom and I'd like to open up access to these teaching opportunities.
How do I get in touch with you?
Reach out to me directly at stephen@openlecture.com.
Teach a class this semester.
Tell us what you know and when you're free. We'll look for a professor who wants a guest speaker on it.