National Speakers Association upcoming events

Booked and Brilliant: The Bookability Lab (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

BOOKED & BRILLIANT:

THE BOOKABILITY LAB

Back by Popular Demand

You asked for more.
More depth. More strategy. More real talk.

We’re bringing back Booked and Brilliant with The Bookability Lab.

Extended Roundtables

This time, the roundtables are longer and everyone gets to experience all of them.

Make It Easy for an Event Planner to Justify Booking You
From Vendor to Solution
Network to Get Work
The Right Book Topic For Your Speaking Brand

These are structured, working sessions designed to increase your bookability immediately.

Hot Seats — Hotter Than Ever

Four speakers.
Fifteen minutes each.
Live pitch. Real feedback. Strategic pressure test.

No fluff. Just honest insight about what makes a speaker easy, or hard, to book.

If you want to sharpen your positioning and become easier to say yes to, this is the room to be in.

BIZ LAB: "Your Business Plan in a Box (Part 2)" with Matthew Ferrara (May 27, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Your Business Plan in a Box (Part 2)

In the second part of this 2-part series, you'll identify 2-3 specific growth priorities for the next 1-3 years and build a focused, targeted action plan featuring key steps, budgets, resources and accountability metrics to turn your goals into reality. If you're ready to develop a clear, targeted and measurable plan to build real business results, don't miss these sessions. You do not need to attend the first part to get value from this part!

About the Speaker: Matthew Ferrara is a philosopher, photographer, writer, mentor, and professional speaker who has spent more than 33 years helping people grow through creativity, inspiration, and leadership. After beginning in talk radio and moving into real estate in 1991, he went on to lead multiple training and mentoring organizations, advising clients in 49 states and 33 countries. Drawing on experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, artist, and cancer survivor, he blends business, innovation, art, history, and technology to deliver fresh insight for the modern world.

See you in the lab!

BIZ LAB: "AI Platforms - YouGotIntel, IntelLeads.ai, and the Speaker Intel Engine" with Sam Richter (June 05, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

AI Platforms - YouGotIntel, IntelLeads.ai, and the Speaker Intel Engine

Discover how to use the Speaker Intel Engine and other online resources to grow your business. Learn how to find conference opportunities, decision makers, and how to reach out in relevant ways that differentiate you, both in sales calls and on the stage. All attendees receive complimentary access to Sam's AI-powered resources.

About the Speaker: Sam Richter is a Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, and globally recognized expert in leveraging digital insight to uncover opportunities, build trust, and communicate authentically. Named one of the World’s Top 50 Global Gurus and inducted into both the Minnesota and National Speaker Hall of Fame, he has also earned a Codie Award, a Gold Award at the International Film Festival, and multiple distinctions as a top motivational, sales, and virtual speaker. Featured in Forbes, CNN, and USA Today, Sam is also the creator of the AI-powered Intel Engine used by organizations worldwide to gain a competitive edge.

See you in the lab!

NSA Las Vegas Speaker Academy Graduation Featuring Opening Keynote by Michelle Villalobos (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join us for one of the most inspiring events of the year — our Speaker Academy Graduation Celebration.

This special event honors the growth, courage, and commitment of our Academy graduates as they take the stage to showcase their work. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when speakers commit to refining their craft and elevating their message.

Opening Keynote with Michelle Villalobos

Build Your Big Back End: How To Add Revenue Streams to Your Speaking Business With Communities, Masterminds, and Other Group Programs

The speaking industry is shifting. If your model relies solely on keynote fees and corporate contracts, it may be time to diversify.

In this dynamic keynote, Michelle Villalobos, CSP, shares her proven framework for building a “Big Back End” — adding seminars, small events, communities, masterminds, and group programs to create recurring revenue without awkward or sales-heavy pitches from the stage.

You’ll learn:

A 3-part model for generating follow-up revenue from speaking
How this approach works financially with real-life examples
The “magic phrase” that attracts clients without selling from the stage
Case studies across multiple industries

Whether you implement the model immediately or simply rethink your current strategy, you’ll walk away seeing your business model in a whole new way.

Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP is a business alignment strategist who for 18 years has helped leaders align what they do with who they truly are so they can grow their impact without burning out. She has delivered programs for brands like American Express, Bacardi, and Audi, has been featured in outlets including Forbes and Fortune, and currently serves on the National Speakers Association’s national board.