The phrase "speaker candidates" refers to people who are being considered or nominated to become public speakers for an event or conference. Full definition
Last year we hired speakers based on their affiliation with well - known companies, failing to ask speaker candidates for recent references. (nar.realtor)
Critics have hit the push among speaker candidates to extend term limits, noting voters have repeatedly backed a two - term rule. (nydailynews.com)
But he maintained that as a former speaker candidate, he believes it is better for candidates to «exit gracefully» when they are defeated. (observer.com)