Alternative terms for "after dinner speaker" include: keynote speaker, guest speaker, public speaker, motivator, inspirational speaker, banquet speaker, ceremonial speaker, toastmaster, orator, emcee, master of ceremonies, conference speaker, lecturer, presenter, and speechmaker. These terms all refer to someone who delivers an address or presentation following a meal or banquet. After dinner speakers are often invited to events as a means of providing entertainment, information, or motivation to attendees. They may be celebrities, industry experts, or well-known personalities in their respective fields, and their topics of discussion can range from humor to business to politics.