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2026 SPEAKER SHOWCASE
Eighteen extraordinarily talented professional keynote speakers took the stage at our 2026 Speaker Showcase, and every single one delivered a message that was timely, meaningful, and impactful for our attendees.
This event was truly a celebration of gratitude – a way to thank the Central Illinois community for more than 30 years of support, trust, and partnership.
To everyone who carved time out of an already full schedule to join us, thank you. A room full of driven, hardworking professionals showed up for a day of insight and inspiration and left feeling energized and encouraged. We could not have imagined a more powerful gathering!
FEATURED SPEAKERS
April Simpkins, Mental Health Advocate & Chief HR Officer
South Carolina | $10,001 – $15,000
Kim Becking, Leadership and Motivational Speaker
Missouri | $15,001 – $20,000
Nicole Bianchi, Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Author
Nebraska | $15,001 – $20,000
Coach Donnie Campbell, Inspiration for the Character Ted Lasso
Kansas | $5,001 – $7,500
Richard Coffey, Personal Development Speaker
Minnesota | $5,001 – $7,500
Rorke Denver, Navy Seal Commander & NYT Best-Selling Author
California | $30,001 – $40,000
Jon Dorenbos, World Class Magician and 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
California | More than $40,000
Pat Dwyer, Award-Winning Improviser & Change Management Humorist
Minnesota | $10,001 – $15,000
Terry Foster, RN, Motivational and Humorous Healthcare Speaker
Kentucky | $5,001 – $7,500
Sharon Gai, Alibaba Executive & E-Commerce Executive
New York | $15,001 – $20,000
Steve Gilliland, Hall of Fame Keynote and Motivational Speaker
North Carolina | $10,001 – $15,000
Curtis Hill, Leadership & Diversity Expert & Inclusion Equity Coach
Illinois | $10,001 – $15,000
Bo Jackson, Legendary Professional Athlete
Illinois | More than $40,000
Lawrence Jones, Fox News Contributor & Editor-in-Chief of Campus Reform
Texas/New York | $10,001 – $15,000
Ray McElroy, Former NFL Player & Motivational Speaker
Illinois | $7,501 – $10,000
Brad Nieder MD, The Healthy Humorist
Colorado | $10,001 – $15,000
Kevin Ochsner, TV Host, Rancher & Agribusiness Consultant
Colorado | $7,500 – $10,000
Erik Qualman, Top Technology & Motivational Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author
Texas | More than $40,000
VIRTUAL PRESENTERS
GIAN PAUL GONZALEZ
Virtual Promo
DANNY BADER
Back to Life Inside Look
KIM BECKING
Hire an Engaging In Person and Virtual Keynote Speaker for 2024.
NICOLE BIANCHI
Tough Talk: Episode 5, Being Better
MEMBERSHIP
Capitol City Speakers Bureau is a proud member of:
- International Association of Speaker Bureaus
- Central Illinois Customer Service Association
- Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
DELIGHTED CLIENTS
“Capitol City Speakers Bureau is our first choice when we need speakers for meetings and conferences, or entertainers for special events. Capitol City listens to our needs, understands our budget and brings us true professionals before, during and after the event. As all event planners know, the speakers and entertainers are what people most frequently recall about an event, and Capitol City has been a wonderful partner to find the speakers who make our events stand out.”
“If you are looking for a keynote for a conference – large or small, I highly recommend Capitol City Speakers Bureau. They have helped us for many years find excellent speakers – all have been highly rated in our post conference evaluations. The staff are fantastic to work with and offer many great speaker options.”
“It was an incredible experience working with Capitol City Speakers Bureau. From day one to the end everyone was attentive, responded to questions quickly, incredibly thorough and on top of every detail.”
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