In Just One Day, Discover the Hot Topics — and Captivating Speakers — That Will

Make Your Next Event Sizzle

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Are you a meeting professional who is looking for “the” topic that will convince your audience it’s worth attending your upcoming event?

Do you want to find fresh, engaging speakers who can mesmerize and impact your audience – while minimizing the risk of hiring an untested talent?

Or are you a speaker or trainer eager to observe other speakers in action, so you can observe different styles and gain ideas to improve your own presentations?

You belong at VOICES OF IMPACT, the NSA-IL Speaker Showcase. This full-day, in-person event features 15 minutes of stage time for 10 elite professional speakers.

Speaker Showcase

Who Should Attend to NSA-IL

Speaker Showcase

Meeting professionals who want to sample a wide variety of speaker styles and topics in one place, at one time, as they plan their events for the upcoming year.

Speakers and trainers who know that watching their fellow pros is a powerful way to gain inspiration and ideas to improve their own performance

Coaches, consultants and other entrepreneurs who speak to generate business and want to experience what a speaker showcase is like

In-house meeting planners and HR professionals who want to find engaging speakers who fit the needs of their organizations

High school, college and university students who want to see excellence in communications modeled from the stage

Friends, family members, and other members of the general public who want to support our featured speakers

Get the Latest Industry Insights During a

Lunchtime Panel Discussion

While you enjoy a delicious lunch (included with your registration), a panel of esteemed meeting professionals will share what they look for when hiring a speaker, best practices when contacting meeting professionals, tips for differentiating yourself, industry trends, and more!

What You'll

Receive

When you register, you’ll receive a seat at this full-day, live and in-person speaker showcase, featuring exciting presentations by 10 elite professional speakers. You’ll also get:

  • Catered lunch (please let us know at the time of registration if you have dietary restrictions)
  • A seat at our lunchtime panel discussion featuring 3 top Chicago-area meeting professionals
  • The exciting opportunity to network face-to-face with meeting professionals, event planners and other professional speakers
  • A coupon for $50 off our next Speakers Academy to use yourself or share with a speaker friend

Limited Opportunity – Get a

Professional Headshot

Taken On Site

Has it been years since you updated your headshot?

Do you want to expand the array of professional photos you can offer to clients to use in promoting your appearance?

Upgrade your registration to include a Speaker Headshot with our on-site professional photographer. For a modest investment, you’ll receive:

  • A photography session with a pro who specializes in speaker headshots
  • One high-resolution digital headshot of your choice (you may purchase additional photos for a small fee)
  • Free retouching of your photos

Details:

  • You’ll get to pick your appointment time once you check in at the event.
  • We will have a designated space for checking your hair, makeup and overall appearance.
  • Only one outfit per appointment. If you would like to change your outfit, please book a second appointment.
  • Your photos will be available for review approximately one week after the event.
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A Word About COVID

We will abide by all health guidelines that are in place at the time of this event, including rules issued by Northern Illinois University; the local, county and state Health Department; and the CDC. 

Illinois currently has an indoor mask mandate. Please bring and plan to wear a mask while indoors. N95s and KN95s are recommended.

Proof of vaccination is currently not required. However, we encourage an at-home test the night before the event if you have access to a test kit.

If you test positive for COVID or are experiencing symptoms the day of the event, please stay home and rest up.

To encourage social distancing, audience members are encouraged to stagger their seating (e.g., do not sit directly behind or in front of someone else, leave one or two seats between you and other attendees).

If we are unable to host this event in person due to changing COVID numbers, it will be rescheduled. The event will not be held virtually.