Make sure your introduction answers the questions, “Why this speaker?”
Be upbeat!
Share something personal about the speaker.
Don’t steal the speaker’s thunder or material.
Don’t say, “Our speaker needs no introduction.”
If you are going to use humor, clear it with the speaker first.
“The Southern Crop Production Association has continuously turned to the Agricultural Speakers Network for their assistance when searching for high-quality speakers who will energize the audience and educate them on subjects that are pertinent to our industry. We have never been disappointed in any of their suggestions.”