Keynote Speaker Production: Crafting the Moments That Shape Your Event

We know your keynote speech is the heartbeat of your event. It kicks things off, sets the tone, starts important conversations, and (when done right) becomes the moment people talk about on the flight home.

That’s why our approach to keynote speaker production is equal parts creative strategy and backstage magic. Here's how we bring it all together:

1. Content Development & Slide Design

We build stories.

We work hand-in-hand with each speaker to distill their message, align it with the broader goals of the event, and shape it into a compelling narrative. Then we design supporting visuals (PowerPoint or videos —your pick) that are on-brand, engaging, and easy to follow. No text walls. No stock graphics. Just clear, professional content that elevates the speaker and their content.

2. Speaker Management & Coaching

Even seasoned speakers benefit from a little guidance.

Whether your keynote is a rising star or a C-suite veteran, we help them feel confident and prepared. We coach them through stage presence, pacing, tone, how to read the room, and how to pivot when things go off-script. And we work across formats, whether they’re speaking on stage, virtually, or to a hybrid audience. We’re part prep coach, part hype squad, and always in service of making your speaker shine.

3. Entertainment & Interstitial Moments

General Sessions capitalize on momentum.

We design intentional “moments between moments.” These can be a brief video to reset the room, a shoutout to spotlight a standout team, or even a quick entertainer set to boost the energy. Interstitials help balance the pace of long sessions and create memorable moments that break the mold of a standard agenda. Trust us: the small moments in between often get the biggest applause.

4. Seamless Execution

Behind every great keynote is a team running a very tight ship.

We coordinate rehearsals (yes, multiple), build precise Run of Show documents, and align with AV teams on everything from mic cues to slide transitions. We’re also backstage during every session, communicating in real time and solving problems before anyone in the audience even notices. It's calm, collected chaos, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

What would make your next General Session, and keynote, extraordinary? Let's talk about it and make it happen!