Invite Sarah Stone to Speak
Looking for a speaker who can turn complex policy, procurement and social value conversations into practical, engaging discussions?
Sarah Stone is the Founder of Samtaler, host of the Let's Talk Social Value podcast and a regular speaker, trainer and panel contributor.
She brings experience spanning government, procurement, social value, defence, community impact and responsible business.
Why Sarah?
Sarah has spent her career helping organisations connect ambition with delivery.
She combines experience from government, public affairs, community development and business leadership to help audiences understand not just what policy says, but how it works in practice.
Known for her clear, down-to-earth style, Sarah regularly contributes to conferences, webinars, podcasts, roundtables and industry discussions, helping organisations navigate social value, procurement reform, community impact and responsible business.
Practical insight. Real-world experience. Honest conversations.
Recent engagements include:
Procurex 2026 Making Social Value Work in Defence Contracts.
ISVCon 2026 Panel discussion: From Policy to Practice: How Commissioning Rules Shape Real Social Value.
North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative Speaker webinar on PPN 026 and social value implementation.
National Social Value Taskforce Guest speaker discussing procurement and social value policy.
Fort Blockhouse Roundtable Invited contributor on social value, economic impact and supply chains.
Let's Talk Social Value Podcast Host and interviewer of leading practitioners from across the sector.
Popular Speaking Topics
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Moving from promises and commitments to measurable delivery.
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What procurement reform means for organisations in practice.
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Creating programmes that deliver meaningful outcomes.
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Creating value that matters locally.
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What good delivery looks like across defence supply chains.
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Balancing commercial performance with social impact.
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Making social value and responsible procurement work in the real world.
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The challenges organisations face after contract award and how to overcome them.
✅ Conferences
✅ Keynotes
✅ Guest Speaker Sessions
✅ Industry Panels
✅ Webinars
✅ Roundtables
✅ Podcasts
✅ Training Events
✅ Leadership Discussions
✅ Universities
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About Sarah Stone
Sarah Stone is the Founder and Director of Samtaler, a specialist social value consultancy helping organisations turn policy, procurement and purpose into meaningful outcomes.
A former Downing Street adviser and host of the Let's Talk Social Value podcast, Sarah is a regular speaker, trainer and panel contributor known for making complex topics practical, engaging and relevant to real-world delivery.
She works with public sector bodies, major contractors, SMEs and third-sector organisations across the UK, helping audiences understand what social value looks like beyond the policy and in practice.
