Belgian deal a talking point for Leitrim speakers’ platform

Johnny Beirne and Fergal Donlon of Speakific

Speakific, the Irish-owned platform for professional speakers for events and conferences, has merged with Belgian company Speakersbase.

Under the terms of the agreement, Speakersbase will acquire the online booking platform developed by Speakific founders Johnny Beirne, Fergal Donlon and Joe Glennon.

The deal will bring user numbers at Speakersbase.com to 2,000 in 55 countries. The merged business will operate under the Speakersbase brand and will be led in the Irish and British markets ...