Why August Is the Best Month to Lock In Your Annual Conference Keynote Speaker

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The planners who end up with the best keynote speakers are not necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They are the ones who move early. Every year I watch two types of event planners work through the same process. The first group reaches out in July or August. They have time to talk through…

Hiring a keynote speaker in 2026 — avoiding the most expensive mistake event planners make

The Most Expensive Mistake Event Planners Are Making When Hiring a Keynote Speaker in 2026

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When budgets tighten, the first instinct is often to cut the keynote speaker fee. It’s a visible line item.It’s easy to compare.It feels negotiable. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: The keynote speaker is rarely the most expensive part of your corporate event or leadership conference.A disengaged workforce is. Burnout is.Turnover is.A room full of employees…