Amy McWhirter

International Emcee, Keynote Speaker, Awards Host & On Air Personality

Amy McWhirter

International Emcee, Keynote Speaker, Awards Host & On Air Personality

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Biography

Amy McWhirter is an international emcee, keynote speaker, panel moderator, and on-camera host trusted to bring vibrant energy, clarity, humor, and authentic connection to conferences around the world, especially across technology, healthcare, finance, and innovation-driven industries. Whether opening a general session, moderating tech conversations with industry leaders, or energizing an awards gala, Amy helps complex content feel clear, human, and engaging.

A University of Michigan honors graduate with a B.S. in Biopsychology, Amy blends intellectual curiosity with the instincts of a performer. With a background spanning improv comedy, live broadcasting, dance, and placing second in the National Spelling Bee, she thrives in the moments where preparation meets spontaneity.

Her work spans North America, Europe, Singapore, India, and the Middle East. Across stages and multi-day events, she reads the room, weaves themes across sessions, and creates experiences audiences can follow, feel, and remember.

From wrapping a boa constrictor around her neck at age five to lighting up on stage as a bumblebee ballerina, Amy has always been drawn to moments that call for presence, courage, and connection. Her signature keynote, Be Present. Believe. Be Authentic., explores the 3 Be’s of Genuine Connection. Through storytelling, embodied experience, and audience interaction, she helps leaders and teams quiet the noise, trust their inner voice, and take bold action from what’s true.

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Speech Topics

Be Present. Believe. Be Authentic.

The 3 Be’s of Genuine Connection

In this deeply human keynote, Amy McWhirter invites audiences to reconnect with who they are beneath the expectations, old beliefs, and outside noise. She explores what becomes possible when we trust our own voice and find the courage to let that truth shape how we live, lead, and connect.

Through embodied experience, powerful storytelling, and audience interaction, Amy brings the 3 Be’s of Genuine Connection to life: Be Present, Believe, and Be Authentic. Audiences explore the beliefs that shape their choices, reconnect with their own rhythm, and discover how presence and self-trust can deepen their connection with others.

What audiences take away:

A powerful three-part framework for showing up with presence, belief, and authenticity.
The BeLIEve Breakthrough™ to spot and rewrite limiting beliefs and act from authentic power.
The Authentic Rhythm Method to make aligned, intuitive decisions that resonate and last.
Strategies that help audiences move from comparison and proving to genuine connection, trust their instincts, and lead boldly through truth, not perfection.

Event Emcee & Moderator

Amy brings a rare combination of authentic warmth, wit, magnetic energy, and improv-trained instinct to the corporate stage. Hyper-attuned to the room, she senses timing, energy, and what each moment needs, then responds with intelligence, humor, and a dancer’s rhythm.

As the event’s connecting voice, she introduces each speaker with genuine care and weaves themes and key messages from opening to close. Separate sessions become one cohesive experience that draws audiences in and makes them feel seen, included, and connected.

From global executives and industry experts to celebrities including Lindsey Vonn and Bear Grylls, Amy creates conversations that feel insightful, natural, and alive.

Technology & AI Event Host

From AI to cybersecurity, Amy McWhirter turns complex tech into clear connection. A trusted emcee and communications expert for brands like NVIDIA, Veeam, Infosys, BMC, Hexnode, Mercedes-Benz, and Leidos, she brings warmth, intelligence, and spark to conferences, broadcasts, and live events.

Blending professional polish with authentic energy, Amy bridges technical depth with human storytelling. Whether engaging IT teams or executive audiences, she delivers crisp content, real-time adaptability, and an inviting presence that makes innovation feel inspiring and connection effortless.

Testimonials

“You were ABSOLUTELY mind blowing!!! You were just such a delight to watch! Thank you so much in helping us pull off such a huge success!”

- VP Operations, Executive Platforms

"The feedback has been glowing! Watching the ‘Live from Vegas’ segments that you recorded with the team, I was blown away by how well they turned out- exactly how I envisaged. You came across so warm, knowledgeable, comfortable and crisp that it seemed as though you’d been our virtual event host for years. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and I know our audience responded extremely well to you as our virtual host. Veeam will definitely want to see Amy McWhirter grace the stage or screen again in the future."

- Veeam

“Virtual events can have many moving parts with both ‘TV-produced quality’ and ‘reality TV-like’ components. I highly encourage meeting and event planners to consider hiring a professional event host that can tie together your messaging throughout your event while managing attendee expectations. When it came time to “open doors” to our #VirtualPivot event, Amy did what she does best – engaging with speakers and attendees with her energetic personality and just making us look good. She truly was the glue that kept the event running smoothly from start to finish. As one attendee mentioned in our post-event surveys, “I loved Amy's passion and enthusiasm.” Choosing Amy was the best decision we made for #VirtualPivot and I highly recommend that you hire her for your on-site or virtual event too.”

- Editor/Publisher, Virtual Event News

“I am so honored and proud to recommend Amy as one of the very best hosts and emcees in the World. Amy by far, is the best at what she does. I’ve witnessed her work first hand for our clients and she knows how to get into your soul.”

- Principal, The Ad Group Agency

“Amy was an incredible speaker for our event the Zero Injury Safety Awards! She came in and added unbelievable energy into the ceremony and received glowing reviews in our survey. Our board had me book her again for the following year before the survey had even closed. Cannot recommend Amy enough for bringing energy and professional presence to an event.”

- Director of Marketing | The Association of Union Constructors

“Amy's professionalism and enthusiasm brought a dynamic energy to the event, keeping our audience captivated throughout. In addition to her excellent hosting, she also moderated some engaging panel discussions too. Her ability to connect with our audience while maintaining smooth coordination with our team made the entire experience truly exceptional. Amy is a standout professional who brought her best to every aspect of the event, and I highly recommend her for any future hosting or emceeing opportunities!”

- Manager, PR & Communications | Hexnode

“Thank you for your professionalism and being such a delight to work with, Amy."

- Sr. Director, Global Cloud Marketing & Demand Generation | Salesforce

"Amy helped our technology events soar. The only thing that matched her preparedness, polish and professionalism was her boundless energy. She was able to read the room and help control tone and tempo which ensured our successful control over the timing and tone of the mainstage presentations over both two day events. We appreciate her attention to detail and willingness to adapt to challenges and adjustments. Her role went beyond emcee to that of a partner in the event ensuring our success. Thank you!”

- Regional Marketing Director | Milestone Systems

"You are the best host I have ever seen. I've seen you emcee at two events this year, and I have been doing event production for 20 years. You really grab the audience’s attention with your energy and pull the audience in. You have an incredibly unique way of getting and keeping the audience's attention."

- Chris | Production Team

"Amy's witty and engaging style kept the audience captivated and entertained throughout the program. Her professionalism, charisma, and energy added so much to the overall success of the event. Amy’s contribution was invaluable.”

- Horizons Tech Thought Leadership Conference

“Amy was an incredible speaker for our event! She added unbelievable energy into the awards ceremony and received glowing reviews in our survey. Our board had me book her again for the following year before the survey had even closed.”

- Zero Injury Safety Awards

"Amy's energy and enthusiasm kept our audience captivated throughout, including moderating engaging panel discussions. Her ability to connect with our audience while maintaining smooth coordination with our team made the entire experience truly exceptional.”

- Hexnode User + Partner Tech Conference

"Amy was key to the award event’s success. Brilliant MC, Charismatic, dynamic with our guests…just what we needed!"

- Tarsus Group | Awards Gala

- Horizons Tech Thought Leadership Conference

- Zero Injury Safety Awards

- Hexnode User + Partner Tech Conference

"Amy was key to the award event’s success. Brilliant MC, Charismatic, dynamic with our guests…just what we needed!"

- Tarsus Group | Awards Gala