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Conversations Every Meeting Planner Should Be Having: The Keynote Is Becoming the Beginning, Not the End
One of the more interesting changes we’ve noticed this year is what happens after the keynote. Keynote speakers, this is a big opportunity for you. Five years ago, many engagements ended when the applause stopped. Today, organizations are increasingly asking speakers to stay involved.
Conversations Every Meeting Planner Should Be Having: Why Does Audio Still Go Wrong?
Recently my family attended a public event that had hired a professional AV company. Unfortunately, nearly everything that could go wrong from an AV standpoint, did.
Microphones produced constant feedback. Music failed to play during performances.
Conversations Every Meeting Planner Should Be Having: Can a Keynote Be Too Customized?
Customization has become the expectation rather than the exception. Today’s audiences are smart. They want to know a speaker has done their homework. They want someone who understands their challenges and can meet them where they are.
Where Are They Speaking Next? An Update on Our 2026 CCSB Showcase Speakers
For many years, our Showcase was known as a true “booking event.” Planners would attend, narrow their list, and many would make speaker decisions within days or weeks. Today’s buying cycle looks much different than it did even ten years ago when I began in this industry.
Are Conference Planners Starting to Design Around “Attendee Fatigue”?
One of the more interesting phrases I’ve heard recently on a conference prep call was, “reducing attendee fatigue.” The owner decided to keep all attendees in one room all day, eliminating the time and travel wasted moving from room to room throughout the event.
How Conference Participants Show Up to Live Events: The Do’s and Don’ts
Walk into any conference ballroom and you’ll notice something pretty quickly. Some people are locked in, others are present but distracted, and some are physically in the room but mentally somewhere else entirely. The difference comes down to how you show up as a conference participant.
Speakers for Nurse’s Week 2026
Nurse’s Week is right around the corner, and some healthcare organizations are still deciding how they want to recognize their teams. Nurses do not just need motivation right now. They need to feel seen, appreciated, and re-energized.
Should you hire a “FREE” Keynote Speaker for your Event?
The majority of meeting planners who call us for a last-minute keynote replacement are trying to replace a free speaker. On paper, a “free” keynote speaker feels like a win. In reality, it can be one of the riskiest decisions you make.
16 Lessons Meeting Planners Can Apply
We had such a fantastic showcase and I couldn’t be more proud of our team for pulling it off while keeping our national business running smoothly without interruption. Here are some things we learned that can be helpful for planning your next event.
What Meeting Planners Learned from Seeing 18 Keynote Speakers Live in One Day
We put 18 keynote speakers on stage in a single day and invited our local meeting planner clients to take in the audition. What was that experience like? What did event planners learn? What did our team learn from seeing it all unfold in real time?
Early 2026 Keynote Market & Various Speaking Industry Topics
Meeting planners are moving quickly, and in some cases, unexpectedly so. Based on inquiries we’re receiving, several clear trends are emerging around event types, booking timelines, and the types of speakers organizations are prioritizing right now.
How to Find Top Keynote Speakers for Corporate Events and Compare Fees the Right Way
Discover how to find top keynote speakers for corporate events, compare speaker fees effectively, and navigate availability. Expert guidance from Capitol City Speakers Bureau on structuring your search, setting budgets, and securing impactful speakers.
