National Speakers Association upcoming events

BIZ LAB: Findable or Irrelevant: How to Stay Visible, Valuable, and Well Paid in the Age of AI (August 26, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

The speaking business has changed. Being great at what you do is no longer enough. If prospects, meeting planners, AI platforms, and search engines can’t find you, understand your expertise, or recognize what sets you apart, you’re missing opportunities.

This Biz Lab is designed to help you do something about that, in real time.

Hall of Fame keynote speaker Ford Saeks will walk you through practical strategies to increase your visibility, strengthen how you position your expertise, and make it easier for the right clients to find and hire you. But you won’t just be taking notes.

You’ll work alongside Ford during the session, applying what you learn directly to your own speaking business. Bring your website, your positioning, and your questions. You’ll have time to evaluate how you’re currently showing up online, identify where you may be losing visibility or opportunities, and make changes while you’re in the room.

This is a working session. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves, open your laptop, and put the strategies into practice.

You’ll leave with greater clarity about how you’re being found and positioned today, specific improvements you can make to increase your visibility and relevance, and work already underway to help attract higher-value opportunities.

About the Speaker: Ford Saeks, CSP, CPAE, is a Hall of Fame speaker, Business Growth Accelerator, and President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc. Over the past 30+ years, he has generated more than $1 billion in sales worldwide and helped organizations attract customers, grow their brands, and increase profitability. A recognized leader in AI, marketing, and business growth, Ford is the author of seven books, holder of three U.S. patents, and a trusted advisor to speakers, trainers, authors, and entrepreneurs.

See you in the lab!

Make What’s Important to You Intriguing to Others – in 60 Seconds with Sam Horn (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Having a great message isn't enough, you need to communicate its value in a way that captures attention instantly. In this highly interactive session, you'll learn how to confidently articulate who you are, what you do, and why it matters through memorable messaging, compelling stories, and practical frameworks that help you stand out. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to experience live POP! Seats, where Sam and the group will brainstorm and workshop real attendee challenges on the spot.

In this session, you'll walk away with:

A clear, compelling message that helps people instantly understand your value and remember your work.
Practical communication tools to simplify complex ideas, create memorable stories, and inspire people to take action.
Live coaching and real-time feedback through interactive POP! Seats, giving you actionable ideas you can implement immediately.

About the Speaker: Sam Horn is the founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency and a nationally recognized communication strategist, bestselling author, and three-time TEDx speaker. Her 10 books and LinkedIn Learning courses have been featured by major media outlets and used by organizations including Amazon, Walmart, and KPMG. Known for her engaging storytelling and practical strategies, Sam helps audiences turn ideas into action and scale their impact with confidence.

Auction Highlight: Coming soon! Stay tuned and remember you have to be in the room to win it!

Workshop: "I Can't Believe I Wrote the Whole Thing" with Sam Horn (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Writing a book is one thing - finishing it is another. In this interactive exclusive workshop, Sam Horn will help you move from idea to action with practical strategies to overcome writer's block, clarify your message, and create a book that supports your speaking business and leaves a lasting impact. Plus, three attendees will receive live POP! Seats with personalized coaching and brainstorming.

In this workshop, you'll walk away with:

A clear roadmap to finally finish your book with confidence and purpose.
Practical writing and marketing strategies to craft a compelling book that supports your brand, speaking, and coaching business.
Live coaching and inspiration through interactive POP! Seats, giving you real-time feedback and momentum to keep writing.