The Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase is returning on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, and this year, the experience will not end when the morning presentations are over.
After a high-energy lineup of speakers takes the stage, attendees will have the opportunity to stay for a special 45-minute Encore Session featuring Larry Long Jr.
Speakers Who Rock the Stage
The Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase gives meeting and event professionals the opportunity to experience 14 keynote speakers live and in person.
Throughout the morning, each featured speaker will deliver a 12-minute presentation designed to showcase their message, energy, delivery style, and ability to connect with an audience.
It is a fast-paced, engaging way for event planners to discover new speakers, gather ideas, and see firsthand who may be the right fit for an upcoming conference, leadership meeting, or corporate event.
Larry Long Jr. will be one of the featured speakers taking the stage during the showcase. His high-energy motivational message will give attendees a glimpse of the enthusiasm, connection, and practical value he brings to every audience.
But this year, Larry is not leaving after his 12 minutes are over.
Stay for the Encore
Following lunch, Larry Long Jr. will return to the stage for an exclusive 45-minute Encore Session designed specifically for meeting and event professionals.
As a meeting planner, attracting attendees, creating excitement before an event, and maintaining engagement afterward are more important than ever. LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for accomplishing all three, but only when it is used intentionally.
During this bonus session, Larry will share practical LinkedIn strategies to help attendees:
- Market events more effectively
- Increase attendance and engagement
- Build stronger relationships with attendees, sponsors, speakers, and industry peers
- Grow their professional brand and network
Larry’s LinkedIn expertise deserves more than 12 minutes, which is why this Encore Session was added to the showcase experience.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas they can immediately apply when promoting their next meeting, conference, association event, or corporate program.
More Than a Speaker Showcase
The Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase is designed to help meeting planners make more informed speaker decisions while also gaining fresh ideas, new connections, and practical resources.
Attendees will enjoy:
- Live presentations from 14 keynote speakers
- The opportunity to evaluate speakers beyond a video clip
- Lunch with the featured speakers
- Time to connect with other meeting and event professionals
- A special LinkedIn Encore Session with Larry Long Jr.
The morning may be filled with speakers who know how to rock the stage, but the Encore Session adds even more value to the day.
Join Us on September 1
The 2026 Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase will take place Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Join us for an inspiring morning of live keynote presentations, enjoy lunch with the speakers, and stay for an Encore Session filled with practical LinkedIn strategies you can put to work right away.
Do not leave before the encore.
Register today for the Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase: