Trending Speakers for 2020 & Beyond
A new year means new opportunities to make your upcoming events even more memorable. In your role, you’re often tasked with thinking strategically, in a way that incorporates all things ‘new’. From new keynote speakers to new event technologies and new programming techniques, the considerations are vast when thinking about how to deliver unique event experiences. Throughout it all, one thing remains constant: bringing people together.
Skift’s recent report on 10 Event Trends for 2020, noted:
“2020 will mark the beginning of a new event industry. An industry defined by identity, where event professionals realize the impact they have in changing peoples’ lives. Where events are not seen as a waste of resources but as an integral part of preserving human interaction as we know it in an incredibly tech-dominated world.”
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A great event has an impact far beyond the closing remarks. At National Speakers Bureau, we realize the important role a speaker plays in impacting the lives of your audience. Whether the goal is sharing information, inspiring or engaging your audience, the best keynote speakers can help guide your audience towards a collective goal.
As Canada’s original speakers bureau, we have nearly 50 years of experience in connecting clients with the best possible speakers for your events. We’ve pretty much seen it all, and as a result, know which speakers can deliver the best possible impact. Our speakers are continually finding new ways to connect with audiences and we’re here to help you put together event and speaker programming that reflects this.
Featured Keynote Speakers for 2020 & Beyond
Your time is valuable. Having to search for – and find more information on – the thought-leaders best suited to your organization’s strategic goals can be all-consuming. We’ve made it easier for you by curating a list of names that are set to make an impact on audiences far beyond 2020. These speakers are a mix of new and exciting names in the circuit along with trusted thought-leaders on the trending topics for 2020.
The Digital Economy Keynote Speaker
As the recent Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada and now Partner of KPMG’s Digital and Government solutions, Alex Benay is uniquely positioned to offer technological guidance for organizations across sectors. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Alex’s presentations include:
• Digital Economy | Spot the gaps & turn them into opportunities
• Change Management | Shift to better digital business models, policies & laws
• Artificial Intelligence | Ethical AI & how to prepare for the rise of algorithms
–Request Alex Benay for your event–
The Change Management Keynote Speaker
With a career spent at the forefront of Canadian and world events, Anna Maria Tremonti sees the patterns in how our world is evolving. She anticipates what will make an impact, resonate most with humanity, and the resulting chain reactions. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Anna Maria’s presentations include:
• Change Management | Building resilience through the human element of change
• Current Events | Identify the chain reactions that will shape our future
• Technology | Exposing the truth & gaining knowledge in the information age
–Request Anna Maria Tremonti for your event–
The Business Keynote Speaker
Across all industries, the thing we share in common is that we must deliver an amazing customer and employee experience to be competitive. Michel Falcon is living this mindset and shows audiences how they can do the same. He’s helped his companies make $10 million in the first year and hire over 100 employees from day one. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Michel’s presentations include:
• Business | Grow revenue, profitability & admiration for your brand by building lasting relationships with your employees & customers
• HR | Create an employee experience program to grow the best team possible
• Customer Experience | Design interactions customers will remember
–Request Michel Falcon for your event–
The Innovation Keynote Speaker
Chitra Anand is at the forefront of an important new movement in the workplace: Intrapreneurship. Intrapreneurs are the people within your organization who possess an entrepreneurial spirit — driving innovation, creative thinking, and new ideas. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Chitra’s presentations include:
• Innovation | Maintain your relevance in the modern marketplace
• Leadership | Mobilize your internal change agents to act
• Women in Technology| Collectively improve participation at key stages of their careers
–Request Chitra Anand for your event–
The Storytelling Keynote Speaker
Storytelling is the golden thread that weaves through all of Sarain Fox’s work as a TV host, dancer, brand ambassador, and activist. Businesses and organizations around the world can learn to use this approach to create an authentic, emotional connection with their audience. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Sarain’s presentations include:
• Leadership | Weave a thread towards a common goal with understanding & action
• Community Engagement | Inspire others to live authentically & create communities that are uplifting & supportive
• Innovation | Move ideas forward by using storytelling to reduce internal friction by framing ideas in a compelling way
–Request Sarain Fox for your event–
The Inclusion Keynote Speaker
As an equity advocate, Kim Katrin inspires audiences to take action on issues of diversity and inclusion. By focusing on small meaningful actions and choices, she makes large scale change accessible to all. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Kim’s presentations include:
• Business | Cultivate a diverse & inclusive workplace
• Leadership| Redefine what makes a leader
• Campus | Prioritize student safety & wellness
–Request Kim Katrin for your event–
The Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Spencer West isn’t your typical inspirational speaker. Yes, he lost both legs at the age of five. Yes, he’s climbed Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair. But the real secret to Spencer’s success as a speaker is his ability to make each audience member feel important and empowered to become leaders for world change. A snapshot of the audiences and themes that can benefit from Spencer’s presentations include:
• Business | Identify & push past your own roadblocks on the path to success
• Motivation | Become a force for positive change in the world
• Host/Emcee | Find inspiration & discover ways to apply it to your life
–Request Spencer West for your event–
View even more of our featured speakers and unique presentation formats in our latest catalog:
