What are the characteristics of a great keynote speaker?

Designed to set the tone for the day, or to start a conference off with a bang, a keynote should energize and inspire the audience. Whether it’s an opening or closing session, the keynote establishes a connection with your attendees that continues beyond the stage. It can spark a spirited discussion, provide useful information, offer reassurance or influence opinions. Finding the right speaker for your keynote session is as easy as APB.

APB offers an extensive roster of innovative thinkers, political leaders, business professionals, respected authors, media personalities, and celebrities, all highly skilled in delivering powerful keynote presentations customized to suit your organization profile. We work closely with our clients to find the perfect fit, and to bring you a speaker whose keynote will entertain and enthrall your audience and create an unforgettable event.

Featured Speakers: A Keynote Address

APB’s diverse roster of incredible keynote speakers range from Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Mikhail Gorbachev, and Desmond Tutu, to the motivational founder of Monster.com, Jeff Taylor, and entertaining media icon Larry King.

A Keynote Address: Global Leadership

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev
Former President of the Soviet Union / Nobel Laureate

One of the 20th century's most pivotal leaders, Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary leadership and the democratic reforms that ended the Cold War. As a keynote speaker he continues to inspire the rest of us to lead the way towards peace, a better environment, and global democracy.

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A Keynote Address: Inspirational

Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Human Rights Activist / Nobel Laureate

A Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as South Africa's voice of conscience during its long struggle against apartheid, soothing the spirits and rallying the hearts of his people as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As a highly regarded and inspirational keynote speaker, he continues to speak out for the causes of justice, peace, and reconciliation throughout the world.

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A Keynote Address: Media & National Affairs

Larry King

Larry King
Former Host of Larry King Live

A captivating storyteller and keen commentator on life and history, Larry King continues to fascinate audiences as a keynote speaker. With his gift for humor and broad range of experience, an evening with King is guaranteed to leave audiences feeling enlightened and entertained.

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A Keynote Address: Motivational

Jeff Taylor

Jeff Taylor
Founder of Monster.com & Eons.com

As founder of Monster and Eons, Jeff Taylor is recognized as an innovator and visionary business leader in the Internet and careers industries. As an inspirational and enthusiastic keynote speaker, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead by drawing on his experience as a big picture entrepreneur and expert at technology, advertising, and human capital. Sensing economic upheaval, changing global employment, and the shift from commerce to people, networking, and consumers that Web 2.0 has created, he advises businesses on how they can break away from the competition by adopting a new mindset, and getting in early with social networking.

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