Headlines

Each Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a day rooted in reflection, gratitude and remembrance — a moment to honor sacrifice while also recognizing the values that service represents: courage, commitment, leadership and responsibility to something greater than oneself.

As virtual access, content sharing, and post-event engagement continue to evolve, recording keynote sessions has become one of the most common points of discussion in speaker booking. Event planners often see recordings as valuable tools for extending audience impact and increasing accessibility, while speakers are balancing the need to protect their intellectual property with the reality that fresh keynote footage is important for future bookings and business growth.

As conversations around burnout, stress, and emotional well-being continue to shape workplaces, schools, and communities, bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins recently welcomed renowned pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Nadine Burke Harris to The Mel Robbins Podcast for a timely and eye-opening discussion about nervous system regulation and healing.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of AAPI communities—and to create space for meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and inclusion. Across industries, organizations are increasingly prioritizing opportunities to elevate diverse voices and foster deeper cultural understanding. AAPI Heritage Month offers a powerful moment to engage audiences in conversations that inspire empathy, challenge perspectives, and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate conversations, reduce stigma, and create spaces where people feel safe seeking support. Organizations across every industry are recognizing that mental health is essential to overall well-being. The keynote speakers below—from nationally recognized medical leaders to courageous recovery advocates—share personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical strategies that leave audiences informed and empowered.

Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of the responsibility shared by governments, businesses, and individuals to protect the environment and build a more sustainable future. This year’s focus highlights the accelerating impacts of climate change—from extreme weather events to biodiversity loss—while underscoring the importance of policy leadership and collective action in addressing these challenges. Take a look at some of our top voices for Earth Day!

In today’s fast-moving global economy, accurate forecasting isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. That’s why the latest recognition of Jason Schenker, today's leading financial futurist and a sought-after keynote speaker, is making waves across financial and business communities worldwide. Bloomberg News has ranked Schenker, President of Prestige Economics, the #1 Major Currency Forecaster in the World for a fourth consecutive quarter—a remarkable achievement that underscores both consistency and precision in an increasingly uncertain environment.

As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, former astronaut and APB speaker Jeanette Epps is offering a powerful perspective on what this next chapter—Artemis—really means. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first time since 1972 that humans will travel to and view its far side. While the crew will not land, the mission represents a critical step forward in deep space exploration.  

Award-winning actor and APB speaker Blair Underwood is paying tribute to his late mother in a deeply personal new project, announcing that he and his sister, Marlo Underwood, will co-narrate the audiobook version of her biography, A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood. Set for release on April 14, 2026, the book offers an intimate portrait of Marilyn Underwood—a trailblazing woman whose life spanned roles as a fashion designer, entrepreneur, military spouse, and mother. 

In a country where dissent can carry severe consequences, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Dmitri A. Muratov remains one of the few voices still speaking openly from within Russia. From a modest studio at his newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Muratov continues to deliver pointed commentary on the state of his nation—criticizing political repression, calling for the release of prisoners, and warning of the country’s growing militarization.