Question:

Unable to search for existing speakers in Events Management even though they are qualified. 

Answer:

This issue can be due to the EM_Event_vod object's Start_Time_vod field and the EM_Speaker_vod object's Next_Year_Reset_Date_vod field. 

One of the following scenarios should occur in order to show an existing speaker:

1. The EM_Speaker_vod's Status_vod needs to be Eligible_vod and the Next_Year_Reset_Date_vod__c is greater than the event's End_Time_vod 
2. The EM_Speaker_vod's Next_Year_Status_vod needs to be Eligible_vod and the Next_Year_Reset_Date_vod is earlier or equal to the event's End_Time_vod.
   

Related Documentation:

CRM Help Documentation: Speaker Management