Keynote Speaker in Perth
Perth operates in its own time zone, runs on its own economic rhythms, and has a business culture forged by distance, scale, and industries where the stakes are genuinely high. If you are planning a corporate event, leadership summit, or industry conference in Perth, book a keynote speaker who brings real business experience and a message that earns the respect of a WA audience.
I was at Crown Perth on 29 September for the Entrepreneurs Summit, and back at the State Reception Centre on 17 October for the Graduate Management Association of UWA.
I am not going to pretend Perth is my home market. It isn't. What I will say is that I prepare harder for a WA room than almost any other, because a Perth audience works out inside two minutes whether you have done the thing you are talking about. I would rather earn that than assume it.
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From the Room at Crown Perth
I spoke at the Entrepreneurs Summit at Crown Perth in September 2026. Here is what the people in that room said afterwards.
I loved the truth Naomi spoke. She came across genuine. This is extremely important in today's business world.Cristian · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026
Very relatable, relevant, simple and actionable. Naomi was really funny and added a lot of value!Emma · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026
What I got out of Naomi is her way of explaining through learned experience. She has given me the confidence to pursue my long awaited dreams.Attendee · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026
Simple messaging with deep meaning and wisdom. Helpful for those with hearing impairment.Shane · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026
Wealth of real knowledge, very interesting information to share with people wanting to lead the same path.
Shereen · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026Naomi was insightful in her wisdom imparted, with many useful tips to take away. Very inspiring.
Attendee · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026Naomi is very personable and was very informative and down to earth.
Attendee · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026Very simple to follow, believable and passionate.
Attendee · Entrepreneurs Summit, Perth, September 2026Customer feedback gathered at the event via QR code.
Why WA Organisers Book Me
Credibility travels. Whether your room is in Perth or Parramatta, the question an organiser is really asking is whether the speaker has done the things she talks about. I have built and scaled companies, co-founded Big Red Group — a technology business powering the largest experience network in Australia and New Zealand — served as an independent director on multiple boards, and invested in dozens of businesses on national television.
This year I am also headlining the Destination NT Conference in Alice Springs, and I have been interviewed on business conditions by Ticker News, profiled by Forbes Australia, and featured on the Australian Institute of Company Directors' Boardroom Confidential podcast. You can see the full picture on my national speaking page.
What Event Organisers Say
From Sekuro, after I closed their annual conference:
Naomi's closing keynote was a standout success, with 94% of attendees rating it 'Very Valuable'. Her impact resonated far and wide — our CEO even thanked her personally. We are grateful to have had Naomi with us at Sekuro this year; her presentation truly elevated our event.Sekuro, Sekurokon
More feedback from event organisers is on my keynote speaker page.
Perth Plays by Its Own Rules
Perth is unlike any other business city in Australia. It operates in its own time zone, runs on its own economic rhythms, and has a business culture forged by the realities of distance, scale, and industries where the stakes are genuinely high.
Perth audiences do not have time for fluff. Many of the people in the room have built careers in resources, energy, construction, and engineering — industries where decisions matter and performance is measured in outcomes, not applause. That directness is something I respect deeply.
If you are organising a corporate event, leadership summit, or industry conference in Perth and you want a keynote speaker who brings real business experience and a message that earns the respect of a WA audience, I would welcome the conversation. I have written about why business conferences matter in 2026 and where I think business events are heading.
What Perth Audiences Need From a Keynote Speaker
Straight Talk From Someone Who Has Built Things
Perth audiences can tell within minutes whether a speaker has actually done the things they are talking about. They respond to people who have built businesses, made hard calls, managed risk, and come through the other side with honest reflections — not polished anecdotes. When I speak in Perth, the credibility is not in my bio. It is in the specificity of the stories and frameworks I share.
Leadership Lessons That Apply When the Pressure Is Real
Leadership in Western Australia often means leading teams across vast distances, managing through commodity cycles, keeping people engaged in FIFO environments, and making decisions with incomplete information under real time pressure. The leadership principles I share — intentional leadership, building trust, creating alignment, and developing people who can operate without you — are directly relevant to the challenges Perth leaders face every day.
Fresh Perspective, Not an East Coast Lecture
I am mindful that Perth business audiences have their own context. I do not fly in and deliver a keynote designed for a Sydney or Melbourne room. I work with event organisers to understand the WA business environment, the specific sector, and the questions on your audience's mind. The goal is a keynote that feels relevant to Perth — not imported from the eastern seaboard. There is more on what I cover as an entrepreneur keynote speaker in Australia.
Speaking Topics for Perth Events
| Topic | Perth Audience Angle |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Building businesses in a market defined by scale, distance, and resilience |
| Leadership in Uncertain Times | Leading teams through boom-and-bust cycles, workforce challenges, and the pressure of operating in capital-intensive industries |
| Customer Obsession | Why WA businesses that diversify into experience and service will outperform those that rely solely on price and volume |
| AI and the Future of Work | Practical AI adoption for Perth's resources, engineering, and professional services sectors — and why human connection matters more, not less |
| Resilience and Reinvention | What it takes to keep going when the market moves against you — lessons directly relevant to WA's cyclical economy |
| Women in Business | Leadership, visibility, and building careers in industries where women remain underrepresented — honest reflections and practical steps |
Every topic is shaped for your specific audience. The table above is a starting point — the real keynote is built around the conversation we have about what your Perth event needs.
What Does a Keynote Speaker in Perth Cost?
Organisers ask me this early, and it is a fair question. Fees in the Australian market vary widely depending on a speaker's profile, the format, and how much of the day they are involved in. These are indicative market ranges rather than my own fee:
| Speaker level | Typical fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Emerging or niche expert | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Established professional speaker | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Premium business leader or recognised author | $15,000 – $30,000+ |
| High-profile headline speaker | $30,000 – $50,000+ |
| Celebrity or global name | $50,000 – $100,000+ |
For Perth engagements, travel and accommodation from Sydney are additional and set out in the proposal in writing. If I am already flying west, adding a workshop, board session or sponsor breakfast to the trip is far better value than booking them separately.
How Long I Speak For, and Who Gets Me Across the Country
Perth is five hours from Sydney with a time change at the end of it, so organisers reasonably want to know how the day works before they commit. Here it is.
I generally speak for between 45 and 60 minutes, and I always want a Q&A with the audience. WA rooms ask direct questions, which is exactly what makes that part worth protecting in the run sheet. Workshops, boardroom briefings and longer experiences are shaped around your brief rather than a set running time.
My speakers agent handles the flights, the transfers, the hotel and the briefing paperwork. I fly in the evening before so the time difference and any east coast delay are my problem rather than yours, and I arrive at the right place, at the right time, with the right brief in hand.
We hold a pre-brief. I want to understand how you want the audience to feel walking out, what your intention for the day is, and the one message you need to land. I build the slides straight after that conversation, usually about two weeks out, and send them through early so there is plenty of time to test the deck and the sound.
How to Book a Keynote Speaker in Perth
- Get in touch — Contact me with your event date, venue, audience, and objectives
- Discovery call — We discuss your Perth event and what you want the keynote to deliver
- Tailored proposal — I send a proposal with topic, format, duration, and investment, including travel from Sydney
- Pre-brief and slides — About two weeks out we settle the intention and the message, and I build the slides from that conversation and send them early for testing
- Delivery — I arrive in Perth prepared and energised, ready to give your audience a keynote that earns their respect
For Perth events I fly in the evening before. The time difference is real, and no organiser should be carrying the risk of a delayed flight from the east coast on the morning of their conference.
Workshops, Panels, and Extended Formats
Perth event organisers often maximise the value of a keynote engagement by adding deeper formats:
- Leadership workshops — Half-day or full-day sessions where your team works through real business challenges using practical frameworks. Especially valuable for Perth leadership teams managing distributed or FIFO workforces
- Panel facilitation — I moderate panels that draw out genuine insight and honest conversation, cutting through the safe corporate answers
- Fireside chats — Relaxed, conversational sessions with audience interaction throughout
- Full-day MC and hosting — For conferences and summits, I host the programme, maintaining energy and connecting session themes throughout the day
These can be combined with a keynote or booked independently. Learn more about my speaking across Australia, or explore Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Keynote speaker in Perth — FAQs
How much does a keynote speaker in Perth cost?
Fees in the Australian market range from roughly $3,000 to $7,000 for an emerging or niche expert, $8,000 to $15,000 for an established professional speaker, $15,000 to $30,000 or more for a premium business leader or recognised author, and $30,000 to $100,000 or more for high-profile headline and celebrity speakers. For Perth engagements, travel and accommodation from Sydney are additional and set out in the proposal.
How long does Naomi Simson speak for?
Generally between 45 and 60 minutes, and I always want a Q&A with the audience built into the session — WA rooms ask direct questions, and that part is often the most useful. Workshops, boardroom briefings and longer experiences are scoped to your brief rather than a standard running time.
Who arranges travel and logistics for a Perth event?
My speakers agent does. They handle the flights from Sydney, the transfers, the accommodation and the briefing paperwork, so your team is not managing my logistics on top of running an event. I fly in the evening before, so the time difference and any east coast delay never become your problem. Travel and accommodation costs are additional and set out in the proposal in writing.
What happens before the event?
We hold a pre-brief. I want to understand how you want the audience to feel when they walk out, what your intention for the event is, and the message you need to land. I prepare the slides straight after that conversation, usually around two weeks before the event, and deliver them early so your AV team has plenty of time to test the deck and the sound.
Where have you spoken in Perth?
Most recently at the State Reception Centre on 17 October 2026 for the Graduate Management Association of UWA, and at Crown Perth for the Entrepreneurs Summit in September 2026.
Do you understand the WA business context?
I take the time to understand every audience I speak to, and that includes the specific dynamics of the Western Australian market. Whether your delegates work in resources, energy, agriculture, construction, or professional services, I work with your event team to ensure the keynote addresses the realities and opportunities that matter in WA.
Can you speak at events outside Perth — in the Pilbara, Goldfields, or South West?
Yes. Some of my favourite rooms have been a long way from a CBD — a council hall in the Hunter Valley, a city hall in Toowoomba, a tourism conference in Alice Springs. I am happy to travel to regional WA for the right engagement.
What format works best for a Perth leadership offsite?
For leadership offsites, I recommend combining a keynote with an interactive workshop. The keynote sets the theme and energy, and the workshop gives your team a chance to apply frameworks to their own challenges. This combination works particularly well in Perth, where leadership teams often operate across distributed sites and value dedicated time together.
How do I book Naomi Simson for a Perth event?
Contact me directly with your event date, audience, and objectives. I respond personally to every enquiry and will arrange a call to discuss how I can best contribute to your Perth event. You can also explore my work in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and across Australia.
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