4 Types of Keynote Speakers

If you believe in the transformational power that events hold, you also know that planning the right agenda and hiring the right speakers is critical.

Events can transform groups; keynote speakers transform people. Whether your event is corporate, association, international, national, or regional, you need the right keynote speaker for your audience.

​To set the stage for your event, different keynote speakers produce different results. To hire the best keynote speakers, it helps to first be clear on what results in you are intending to get.​

Are you looking to uplift and inspire the audience? Then choose a motivational or inspirational keynote speaker. Are you looking to get the audience laughing and help reduce stress? Then select a funny motivational speaker. Are you looking for an expert to delve into information that impacts your audience? Then hire an industry expert guest speaker. Do you want famous motivational speakers to draw a crowd? Then hire a celebrity keynote speaker.

The difference between a keynote speaker and a plenary speaker:
The keynote speaker sets the theme or tone of the event. A plenary speaker is often from within an organization, like a CEO or executive. Both speakers usually speak to the entire audience so their message has to be relevant but generic enough for everyone.


INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

We all fail, and we can all get back up. True, it takes a lot of resilience and the unending search for hope where there seems to be none at all, but in the end, you can do it. Inspirational keynote speakers make it a lot easier for groups to find inspiration. Words are compelling, and they have the power to move you. This is where the forte of inspirational keynote speakers lie. They know how they can build you up, what stories, and what words can help you grasp on to hope. Their purpose is to help audiences get and stay inspired.
Their inspiration usually comes from life experience, great storytelling, or a motivational message.

FUNNY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

When audiences are worn out and need to decrease stress, is there any better solution than laughter? Even the worst of the worst moods are cured with some laughs! And that is not it; humor helps in lighting the spirit; it helps clear away the boredom, and it is always better to help you forget the things that are bothering you. Humor also helps you live in the moment. And that is why you need people like funny keynote speakers at your event! They can deliver the message in a light, humorous way! They will keep your audience engaged and boredom-free! Every funny motivational speaker should also have a strong message that is relevant to your audience.

INDUSTRY EXPERT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Every person has some specialty. Remember, we all had that one straight-A student in our class, and we used to loathe them because they would know everything? Those information-updated children are  our future industry expert keynote speakers! Industry keynote speakers are professional speakers who have extensive knowledge about your industry. They transfer this knowledge by delivering speeches at different events. They may have licenses, degrees, certifications, or experience in a specific area related to your audience. They may be an expert on specific topics or a range of issues. With an industry expert, it’s essential to make sure they a dynamic enough stage presence to deliver and keep the information engaging.
Industry experts are foremost when industries go through a lot of change, or they have a pertinent message the audience needs to hear.

CELEBRITY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Who do you call when you need your event to stand out? It’s time to draw some celebrity appeal to your event! They play a significant role in making your event outstanding, but they also help you in attracting delegates, impressing the audience, and thrilling sponsors. And that’s the trio you need for a very successful event! Many people will attend a conference with a celebrity keynote speaker to say they met them. Also, social media appeal and spread are pretty good.

Just like household products use celebrities to boost brand recognition, your event can increase attention and attendance.
Book a celebrity speaker from the world of sports, reality tv, movie stars, politics, musicians, and more.

Do you have a better understanding of the types of keynote speakers there are? So the next time you are hosting an event, make sure that you choose the right one!

A keynote is a talk that establishes your underlying theme.

Follow this guide to match your keynote speaker to your event.