Conference host and event host in Wales
Award-winning broadcaster Rob Osborne chairs conferences, hosts awards nights and moderates panels and fireside chats across Wales – from Cardiff, Newport and Swansea to Wrexham, north Wales and Pembrokeshire.
A journalist's rigour, with a host's lightness
For nearly two decades Rob was a correspondent and presenter for ITV News, presenting the political programme Sharp End and the current affairs series Wales This Week, and interviewing prime ministers and party leaders live on air. He was named Welsh Journalist of the Year and three times Welsh TV Journalist of the Year, and has since commented for Sky News, LBC, Times Radio and RTÉ.
That's what he brings to your stage: proper preparation, the questions your audience actually wants answered, and the warmth and humour that keep a room with you.
"Rob's expertise and seamless, high energy links really helped to tie the day together perfectly." – NHS Confederation
What a good conference host does
A conference host isn't just there to read out names. Rob:
works with you on the running order and briefs every speaker beforehand
manages speaker transitions and keeps the agenda on time
chairs panels and audience Q&A so the debate goes somewhere
handles late changes, no-shows and overruns calmly, live
brings energy back after lunch and lands the close
What Welsh organisations book Rob for
Conference chair – full-day conferences, leadership summits and strategy days
Panel debates and hustings – policy, business and election debates
Awards host – warm, funny, well-paced awards nights and gala dinners
Fireside chats – in-depth on-stage interviews with leaders and public figures
Clients include NatWest, the NHS Confederation, the Electrical Contractors' Association, CIPR, Hay Festival and RenewableUK.
"Rob chaired our hustings with the rare combination of deep preparation and a genuine sense of humour." – RenewableUK
FAQs
Where in Wales do you work?
Everywhere – Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham, north Wales, west Wales and beyond. Rob is based in Wales.
How far ahead should we book?
Awards season and December fill early. For spring conferences, three to six months ahead is ideal.
Do you prepare with our speakers?
Always. Rob speaks to panellists beforehand, so nothing on the day surprises them – except the questions.
Can you chair political or public-sector events?
Yes – that's Rob's background. He's independent and non-partisan.
Do you also work in London and internationally?
Yes. Rob regularly hosts events in London and travels worldwide for conferences, summits and awards. See also Event Hosting and media training in Wales.
Planning a conference or awards night in Wales?
Tell me the date, venue and type of event. I reply personally to every enquiry.