
April Reign
April Reign sparks transformative change, guiding Fortune 500s on diversity, tech ethics, and inclusive innovation.
April Reign sparks transformative change, guiding Fortune 500s on diversity, tech ethics, and inclusive innovation.
Globally recognized media strategist and #OscarsSoWhite creator, April Reign equips organizations with bold strategies for inclusive innovation, tech ethics, and cultural transformation. A trusted advisor to Fortune 500s, she empowers leaders to future-proof their businesses, driving meaningful, measurable change that positions companies for lasting success in an evolving world.
Keynote Speaker April Reign is internationally recognized as a trailblazer in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), renowned for reshaping global conversations around representation and systemic change. Best known as the creator of the groundbreaking #OscarsSoWhite movement, April sparked a cultural reckoning that challenged long-standing biases in the entertainment industry and beyond, leading to tangible shifts in policy and practice across multiple sectors.
With an impressive background as a media strategist, Executive Consultant, and Media Futurist, April Reign expertly navigates the intersection of media, technology, policy, and corporate culture. Her work goes far beyond viral campaigns—she partners with Fortune 500 brands, emerging tech innovators, and global institutions to deliver strategic counsel that drives inclusive innovation and ethical leadership.
Book April Reign for your event to gain access to powerful, actionable insights that will equip your leadership and teams to foster authentic inclusivity, adapt to cultural shifts, and stay competitive in an evolving business landscape. Her dynamic keynotes challenge audiences to think beyond compliance, offering visionary frameworks for embedding DEI into core business strategies, governance, and brand identity.
With a law degree and over a decade of experience in high-stakes environments, April brings unparalleled expertise, integrity, and sharp analysis to every engagement. Her compelling presence and unflinching honesty inspire leaders to act with courage and purpose.
Keynote by April Reign:
Are your organization’s stories reinforcing progress—or holding you back? In today’s world, storytelling isn’t just entertainment—it’s a powerful driver of perception, policy, and power. April Reign’s compelling keynote, Culture Is Strategy: How Storytelling Shapes Power, reveals how the narratives we craft shape leadership, opportunity, and influence at every level. Drawing from her groundbreaking work with #OscarsSoWhite and deep expertise in media, law, and culture, April equips organizations with the tools to identify and reshape the stories that define them. Book April Reign for your event to empower your teams with actionable strategies for harnessing storytelling as a catalyst for equity, innovation, and sustained relevance. In a rapidly evolving cultural landscape, her keynote delivers the clarity and insight leaders need to build inclusive narratives that resonate—and drive real change.
Keynote by April Reign:
Is your organization prepared to lead ethically in an AI-driven future? As technology advances at lightning speed, the stakes for ethical leadership have never been higher. In Future-Proof Leadership: Ethics, AI & Inclusive Innovation, April Reign delivers a powerful keynote that equips leaders with the insight and strategies needed to navigate this complex landscape. Connecting artificial intelligence with ethics and inclusion, she reveals how to build human-centered systems that scale responsibly and sustainably. Book April Reign for your event to empower your teams with actionable frameworks that ensure innovation is not just fast—but fair, transparent, and equitable. In a world where tech can both empower and exclude, her keynote provides the clarity and foresight organizations need to lead with integrity, mitigate risks, and seize new opportunities with confidence.
Keynote by April Reign:
Struggling to turn awareness into real, lasting impact? In an age of viral moments, many organizations grapple with transforming online buzz into meaningful change. In From Hashtag to Movement: Lessons in Disruption & Impact, April Reign reveals exactly how to bridge that gap. Sharing the remarkable story of how her single tweet—#OscarsSoWhite—ignited global accountability, April provides a blueprint for leading principled, high-impact movements within any industry. Book April Reign for your event to empower your teams with actionable strategies for mobilizing purpose-driven campaigns that resonate and endure. Her keynote equips leaders to harness disruption effectively, turning bold ideas into sustained influence that drives both cultural and organizational transformation. If you’re ready to move from conversation to action, this keynote delivers the tools and inspiration your organization needs to lead with authenticity and purpose.