The word “take” often indicates movement away from the 'speaker', while “bring” indicates movement toward the 'speaker'.
She was invited to be a 'guest speaker' [=to give a speech] at the conference.
Senator Williams was the 'keynote speaker' at the convention.
(..) Congressmen, sorry to interrupt, but I saw you sitting over here-- Remy. Gentlemen, this is Remy Danton. Remy, this is Speaker Birch and Congress-- I'm well aware. Mr. Speaker, Congressman. Remy just made partner at Glendon Hill. Glendon Hill? (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2
(..) what I like about Freddy is that he doesn't even pretend to change. Ooh. I'm late. Every Tuesday I sit down with the speaker and the majority leader to discuss the week's agenda. Well, discuss is probably the wrong word. They talk while I sit quietly and imaging their lightly salted faces (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2