
Inspiring Female Innovators Changing the World
It's powerful is to hear from a speaker who uses innovation to create positive change. These inspiring female voices have disrupted their industries and made lasting global impact by thinking differently and embracing game-changing ideas.

Inspiring Black History Month Speakers
We are extremely proud to represent some of the world’s most inspiring, resilient, and influential Black speakers on the circuit.

Trending Topics for 2021
As the world continues to be faced with unprecedented change, remain relevant and tackle the top issues of the day with these top trending topics for meetings this year – along with some great virtual speaker recommendations for each.

Cyber Security Experts on Mitigating Virtual Risks
As our virtual presence continues to grow during this time apart, so do our security risks. Bring in a cyber security expert to identify the risks and recommendations for your organization.

Now Speaking: First African-American Chess Grandmaster
LAI is excited to represent Maurice Ashley for speaking engagements. Well known for his dynamic live chess tournament coverage, his fascinating talks share how chess principles and strategies can be applied to improve business practices and assist with personal growth.

Celebrating International Women's Day
It’s time for the world to hear more stories from incredible women changing culture now. Check out our all-star list of powerhouse females that we assembled for you to consider for your next event.

The Future of Work Post-Pandemic
With the growing adoption of automation, AI, machine learning, and mobile technology, it is clear that transformation in the workplace, the workforce, and the nature of work itself is happening rapidly and that total disruption is inevitable.

New Exclusive 1st Woman to Kayak the Amazon River
LAI is excited to exclusively represent Darcy Gaechter for speaking engagements. An adventurer and the first woman to kayak the Amazon river, Darcy inspires audiences with her personal journey of overcoming obstacles and making the impossible possible.

Talk to a Program Consultant
Not sure where to start in planning your next virtual or in-person event? Looking for the right speaker for your audience? Have a question? Connect with a program consultant who can help with all of your event needs!

Ask Us About Entertainment Options
LAI regularly sources top-tier entertainment from multiple industries – including the music, television, and comedy industries. Request a custom list of ideas for your next event!

Geopolitical Speakers On Hot International Topics
Making sense of how we deal with foreign allies and adversaries, these geopolitics speakers help audiences work through risk factors, think about domestic and international strategies, and explain differences between historical American policy and the new policies we’re seeing.

Introducing Our Website's Newest Feature: My Speaker List
Introducing the newest feature on our website - 'My Speaker List.' This tool is a great way to collect your ideas all in one place to keep for later or share with others who are helping you make your speaker selection decisions

Now Speaking Former Seattle Chief of Police
LAI is excited to exclusively represent former Police Chief Carmen Best for speaking engagements. The first African American woman to hold the top policing job in Seattle, Chief Best shares insights on diversity and leadership lessons learned guiding a police department during times of crisis.

Virtual Events & Meetings Solutions
We offer several virtual events and meetings solutions that utilize customizable virtual venue platform designs, packages, and consultations. Our team discusses these solutions and answers your virtual event questions in this virtual event series.

Lt Gen Nadja West on Leading During COVID-19
New Exclusive and Former Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Nadja West shares insights on leading with the head and heart to get through crisis.

Virtual Events by the Numbers
As meetings organizers and event marketers continue to test, learn, and grow in the virtual world, the online events industry is getting smarter on what's working and what’s not in this unprecedented arena as people have turned their events virtual.

Now Speaking: Former Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann
Leading Authorities is now exclusively representing innovative leader and former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Sue Desmond-Hellmann, for lectures.

Motivate Your Group with Speakers on Grit
With all the twists and turns the recent challenges have presented, find speakers who can motivate your group to persevere – particularly with messages of mental toughness and grit.
Speaker Topics & Types
Leading Authorities, Inc. Speakers Bureau
Representing unique thought leaders who deliver the content key to any good meeting, Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau is proud to present our roster of top political and business leaders, inspiring figures in today’s society, best-selling authors, household names in media, sports, music and more. As a worldwide and international speakers bureau, Leading Authorities can help you find the perfect speaker, perfect for any event. Connect with our veteran team of planning specialists to get custom ideas for your next event.