Definition: Payments for performers, keynote speakers, or guest lecturers. Typically one time engagement for individuals or groups who expect payment.Speaker will notify company that he is in receipt of total speaking fees and complete confirmation of speaking engagement will take place then. All meeting and speaking requests must be submitted through the web form below. GENERAL. The Speaker is an independent contractor and will pay all applicable state, local and federal taxes associated with this Agreement. Vanderbilt shall provide a dressing room for Speaker, if required, as well as Vanderbilt's standard food and refreshments for performers. Get the Zoom Guest Speaker Agreement Package, including templates for both hosts and guest speakers! Come join Team Utah today! A series of online classes offered to a select group of young adults in the rare disease community. I felt as if I were talking with Leon Trotsky in the years before the Russian Revolution.