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2026 Showcase Speakers

Ryan Avery

Marc Koehler

Jessie Diggins

Joe Mull

Amber Swenor

Nash Fung

Connor Fields

Jennifer Hintenberger

Ted Ma

Karin Hurt

Billy Brimblecom Jr.

Larry Long Jr.

Lisa Schaefer

2025 Showcase Speakers

Ryan Lavarnway

Rory Gardiner

Anne Bonney

Alvin Law

Michelle McCullough

Greg Bennick

Susan Frew

Brian Alementi

Derek Deprey

Bryan Neale

Dr. Rick Goodman

Rachel Druckenmiller

Mike Sarraille

Jeff Harry

“I would highly recommend this showcase to anyone that is responsible for contracting speakers.”

The 2026 Speakers Showcase: Watch the Highlights!

See 14 outstanding speakers take the stage and discover who could be the perfect fit for your next event.

September 1, 2026 | Des Moines Iowa

The 2026 Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase brought meeting planners together for an exciting morning of powerful ideas, inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and unforgettable speakers. Now you can experience the showcase for yourself! Watch the speaker showcase videos and get a firsthand look at each speaker’s message, style, personality, and stage presence. From leadership and workplace culture to motivation, resilience, innovation, communication, and more, these speakers are ready to make an impact at your next conference or event.

Your next event is more than a business meeting. It's an event, a human experience that brings people together to connect in ways they might only get to do once a year. You want it to be valuable and memorable, you want people to appreciate the importance of real connection - and that's where Midwest Speakers Bureau comes in. Midwest Speakers Bureau is a boutique, high-touch advisory firm serving Midwest associations and regional events. We provide consultative speaker curation, value-conscious fee negotiation, and hands-on logistics support from discovery through delivery. We've spent the last 22 years helping to create meaningful, powerful experiences for our clients. We pride ourselves on being small enough to know each of our clients personally and big enough to handle some of the largest events in the country. We'll help you find the perfect speakers to bring humor, insight, and unique perspective to your next experience, and we'll make it so easy you might even have some energy left over once all the planning is done. Thanks for taking the time to learn about us, and we're excited to get to know you!

Discover Inspiring Voices, Forge Lasting Connections

At Midwest Speakers Bureau, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our website. Whether you’re seeking dynamic speakers for your next event or you’re a passionate speaker looking to make a lasting impact, you’ve come to the right place.

Our Commitment

We look forward to getting to know you and understanding how we can elevate your events with powerful voices and compelling stories. Our commitment goes beyond connecting speakers with audiences – it’s about fostering meaningful connections that resonate long after the applause fades.

Explore, Connect, Transform

Take a moment to explore our diverse roster of speakers, each bringing a unique perspective and expertise. From business leaders to motivational gurus, our speakers are ready to inspire and transform your events.

Let’s Begin the Journey

Thank you for choosing Midwest Speakers Bureau. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you. Feel free to browse our speaker profiles, reach out with any questions, and let’s create memorable experiences together.

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One of the Nation’s Leading Speaker Bureaus
Midwest Speakers Bureau is a premier professional speakers bureau connecting organizations with world-class keynote speakers, corporate speakers, motivational speakers, and experts across industries. Our team specializes in team building speakers, customer service speakers, corporate motivational speakers, military motivational speakers, AI speakers, and work life balance speakers for conferences, corporate meetings, and association events nationwide.

What makes us one of the best speaker bureaus is our commitment to more than just bookings. We see every event as an opportunity to create a meaningful experience, not simply fill a time slot. While a typical speaker agency might rely on a static roster, we take a more proactive approach. We stay closely connected to speaking industry news, emerging trends, and audience expectations so our recommendations remain current and relevant.

That dedication allows us to match each client with the right speaker for their goals, culture, and message, whether the focus is leadership, motivation, innovation, or connection. Our team invests the time to understand what will resonate most with your audience, ensuring every event features a speaker who delivers lasting impact.

In the end, it is not just about securing a name. It is about creating the kind of experience that inspires, engages, and elevates your meeting.

Why Clients Choose Our High-Touch Approach

Clients choose our high-touch approach because they aren’t looking for a transactional speaker booking—they want a dedicated advisory partner. We take the time to understand your audience’s culture, challenges, and goals so we can strategically match you with the right speaker, not just the most available one. Our process includes transparent fee negotiation and thoughtful budget alignment, ensuring you receive maximum value without surprises. From contingency planning to day-of logistics oversight, we stay closely involved to protect your event experience. Most importantly, we build long-term relationships with regional associations and organizations, serving as a trusted partner year after year—not just for one event.