03Speaking

Ideas land better when the room is awake.

Sami brings two decades of live performance, broadcasting and journalism to rooms that need intelligence without solemnity.

Sami Shah in a navy suit, photographed by Ben Clark Imagery
“Precision timing … a masterclass in comedy.”Chortle
Speaking enquiries ↗
Formats

Useful in more than one kind of room.

01

Keynotes & talks

Sharp, funny, researched talks for conferences, universities and cultural organisations.

02

MC & hosting

A room held together without sounding like it is being held hostage.

03

Interviews & panels

Generous conversations that still get somewhere—and questions that have actually been prepared.

04

Curation & workshops

Program design, editorial development and practical sessions on satire, journalism and storytelling.

Possible subjects

The serious material.

Every talk is shaped for the audience rather than pulled from a shelf.

ABC Radio MelbourneBBC Radio 4QIQ&AOzAsia FestivalUniversity of Melbourne
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Give the room something to talk about afterwards.