In The News

It's hard to believe we find ourselves kicking off another year. Many of our clients align their speaker needs with important dates throughout the year and have found it helpful to have a listing of such commemorative occurrences. Below please find some of the dates for which speakers get booked the most. It's never too early to begin your event planning and our experienced and talented agents are ready to offer speaker recommendations to fit your needs. Working on something last minute? We can help with that too, as several of our speakers are available to do virtual events.

After successfully kayaking the 2,800 miles of the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii in 2022, Cyril Derreumaux will take on the 3,000 miles of the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Martinique in December 2024 in a 100% human-powered, solo and unsupported kayak expedition. The trip is expected to take 80 to 90 days.

APB speaker Donna Hicks, an internationally renowned authority on dignity, recently published an article in the Harvard Business Review on how dignity fits into your leadership. She was co-author, along with Michael Pirson and Ayse Yemiscigil, professors at Fordham University.

This season of Stories from the Stage promises to be among the most captivating, with storytellers sharing deeply personal and powerful experiences. In the upcoming new episode, "Reckoning and Repair," Larry Spotted Crow Mann reconnects with his Native roots through drumming, channeling the strength of his grandfather. This episode will take you on an emotional journey, offering stories that inspire, challenge and resonate in the most profound ways.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. APB is proud to work with these sought-after leaders below and we thank them for their bravery and patriotism.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, support survivors and advocate for change. APB is proud to represent several speakers who work tirelessly to address and break the cycle of abuse. Passionate about creating a better and safer future for all, these voices highlight the importance of education, prevention, support and more.

Next week (Sept. 22-29), the Big Apple will celebrate one of its premiere events focused on saving the planet. Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York—in person, hybrid and online.  

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!

David Epstein, the #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Expert on the Science of High Performance and Exclusive APB Speaker, recently was a guest on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett. 

Limbitless Solutions, a company co-founded by APB Speaker Dr. Albert Manero, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The non-profit organization headquartered at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando specializes in creating and donating personalized, creative and expressive 3D-printed bionic arms for children.