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Book a keynote for your annual leadership conference

An annual leadership conference is a defining moment for setting direction, strengthening alignment and inspiring those who shape your organization’s future. It is where executives, managers and emerging leaders gather to reflect, learn and prepare for the challenges ahead. A powerful keynote brings clarity to your vision, challenges conventional thinking and equips leaders with the mindset and tools required to lead with confidence.

Book a conversation with us and let us help you find the ideal keynote speaker for your annual leadership conference.

How to get the most out of a keynote for your annual leadership conference

To maximize the value of your conference, your keynote should be closely aligned with your strategic priorities. Are you navigating transformation, driving innovation, strengthening culture or preparing for growth in uncertain markets?

A strong leadership keynote combines inspiration with actionable insight. Leaders expect more than motivation — they seek frameworks, research and real-world examples that can guide decision-making and influence organizational performance.

Timing and positioning are also important. An opening keynote can establish a unifying vision and set expectations for the conference. A closing keynote can consolidate insights and reinforce commitment to action. In both cases, the message should reflect your organization’s maturity level, industry challenges and leadership culture.

We help you identify speakers who understand executive audiences and can engage leaders at a strategic level. When the keynote resonates with both head and heart, your conference becomes a catalyst for alignment and long-term progress.

Speakers for your event

  • Dr. David Burkus

    Immerse your team in actionable wisdom with Dr. David Burkus, the bestselling author reshaping companies approach to leadership and collaboration.
    USA
  • Keith Ferrazzi

    As a global leadership expert, Keith Ferrazzi helps businesses maximize team performance with cutting-edge strategies and insights.
    USA
  • Nick Jankel

    A visionary speaker shaping the future of business. With an impressive career, Nick delivers talks that energize and transform, leaving a lasting impact on organizations.
    UK, USA

Why a keynote for your annual leadership conference is a good investment

Your annual leadership conference brings together the individuals responsible for shaping strategy, culture and performance. Investing in a professional keynote ensures that your leadership team gains not only inspiration, but also research-based insight and practical frameworks to lead more effectively.

Dr. David Burkus delivers evidence-based perspectives on leadership, high-performing teams and organizational culture. His research helps leaders understand how trust, collaboration and smart work practices directly influence innovation and results. At a leadership conference, his insights provide clarity and concrete actions that executives can implement immediately.

Keith Ferrazzi, globally recognized for his expertise in relationship-building and collaborative leadership, challenges traditional hierarchies and encourages a culture of co-elevation. His approach empowers leaders to build stronger networks, foster accountability and create environments where teams thrive together rather than compete internally.

Nick Jankel adds a transformational dimension with his focus on purpose-driven leadership and behavioral change. He equips leaders with tools to navigate complexity, embrace disruption and lead with authenticity in rapidly evolving markets.

Together, these speakers demonstrate that a keynote is not just a highlight of your conference agenda — it is a strategic catalyst. By combining science, strategy and human-centered leadership, a professional keynote strengthens alignment, accelerates cultural development and equips your leadership team to drive sustainable success.

 

Other relevant occasions

If you are planning an annual leadership conference, you may also consider:

  • Executive retreats
  • Strategy days
  • Management summits
  • Innovation conferences
  • Change management events
  • Corporate town halls

Contact us today to book a keynote that strengthens vision, strategy and leadership excellence at your annual leadership conference.

 

How to book a keynote

Booking a lecture at A-Speakers is a simple and tailored process that ensures that your event gets exactly the right angle on the topic. Start by sharing your needs with us – e.g. event type, desired speaker and budget – via email or phone. We then match your requirements with the skills of our experts and present the ideal candidate to your audience. Once the details have been agreed, we draw up a contract, and then we collaborate on further planning to ensure a successful implementation. Once the keynote has been held, we will of course follow up and evaluate your satisfaction. Book your keynote today.

  • Tell us about your wishes and needs: Give us a brief description of your event, and if necessary, state your wishes for a topic or a specific speaker, so that we can advise you in the best possible way.
  • Get a tailored recommendation: Our skilled speaker consultants take your needs as a starting point and help you choose the speaker who best matches your requirements and budget.
  • Formalize the agreement: Once the speaker has agreed to participate in your event, we draw up a contract. This contract is signed by both you and us to confirm the agreement and ensure a clear framework for the collaboration.
  • Planning and implementation: We help you all the way and together we coordinate the details so that the event becomes a successful experience.
  • Follow-up and evaluation: After the lecture, we will of course follow up on whether the lecture met expectations.

 

We help you find the perfect speaker

Regardless of whether you have a specific topic, challenge, or desired outcome for your event, we guide you to the right speaker. Our expertise also covers themes and professionals not shown on this page, because we work daily with a broad network of speakers across leadership, behavior, innovation, and organizational design.

Contact us today to find the speaker that matches your needs and vision. Book a keynote now.