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The How to Find the Best Keynote Speaker Blog by Nicholas J. Webb is your go to resource for practical, actionable guidance on selecting the ideal keynote speaker for your event. With over thirty years of experience working with meeting planners and speaking at major conferences around the world, Nick provides clear insights that help you avoid risk and make confident decisions.

This blog explores how to choose the best opening keynote speaker, closing keynote speaker, and subject matter expert for any type of event. Each article offers real world advice, proven strategies, and insider tips that help protect your reputation, elevate your program, and ensure an outstanding audience experience.

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THE THREE ACTS OF A KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Exceptional keynote presentations are not lectures. They are stage shows. This may sound unconventional in the context of…

THE BEST HEALTHCARE SPEAKERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE DETAILS

People often assume that great healthcare keynote speakers succeed because they are naturally talented on stage. While presence…

HEALTHCARE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ARE ARTISTS

At first glance, the idea that healthcare keynote speakers are artists may sound unusual. Healthcare is often described…

HEALTHCARE TRENDS IN 2026

Each year in my work as a healthcare keynote speaker, I evaluate more than 500 healthcare trends. That…

HEALTHCARE MEETING PLANNERS IN 2026 AND BEYOND

Healthcare meeting planning is changing in ways that many organizations have not fully acknowledged yet. For decades, success…

HOW TO AVOID CHOOSING THE WRONG TYPE OF HEALTHCARE SPEAKER

Selecting a healthcare keynote speaker is one of the most important decisions a meeting planner or association leader…

TOP HEALTHCARE SPEAKERS KNOW THIS

After more than two decades speaking at healthcare conferences around the world, I’ve had a front-row seat to…

TOP HEALTHCARE SPEAKER: FINDING THE RIGHT MESSENGER AND THE RIGHT MESSAGE

For many years, healthcare organizations believed that booking a keynote speaker was primarily about content. If the speaker…

Why Customized Keynotes Outperform “Canned” Presentations Every Time

Modern Audience Expectations The modern audience has evolved. Expectations have changed. And in a world filled with noise,…

How to Create a Theme Your Audience Actually Cares About

Choosing Themes That Neglect Audience Needs One of the most common mistakes event planners make is choosing a…

What Makes a Keynote Speaker Truly Great?

The Speaking Industry Over the last five years the speaking industry has changed dramatically. During the Covid era,…

How Do I Find the Right Speaker for My Event?

Selecting the right keynote speaker begins long before you evaluate speaker websites or review demo videos. In fact,…

The Three Big Healthcare Trends Every Audience Wants to Know About in 2026 and Beyond

By Nicholas Webb, Healthcare Keynote Speaker As a healthcare keynote speaker, I am seeing a massive shift in…

The Four Things You Must Do Before Selecting a Healthcare or Innovation Keynote Speaker

In today’s world, content is everywhere and audiences have become far more discerning. They no longer want theoretical…

How to Select the Best Leadership Keynote Speaker in 2026

By Nicholas Webb, Leadership Keynote Speaker Over the last several decades, countless leadership theories have helped organizations better…

How to Find the Best Keynote Speaker for Your Upcoming Event

By Nicholas Webb, Best Keynote Speaker If you are an event planner or event organizer, finding the right…

Four Big Mistakes Meeting and Event Planners Make When Choosing a Keynote Speaker

Selecting the right keynote speaker can make or break an event. The speaker sets the tone, defines the…