Yesterday, the stage was set, the room was full, and our speakers truly rocked it.
The 2026 Midwest Speakers Bureau Speakers Showcase brought together meeting and event professionals from across the region for a day filled with fresh ideas, powerful stories, meaningful connections, and plenty of inspiration.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us in Des Moines and helped make this year’s Showcase such a success.
14 Speakers. 14 Different Perspectives. One Incredible Stage.
Throughout the morning, attendees had the opportunity to experience 14 professional keynote speakers live, each delivering a short preview of what they bring to conferences, company meetings, leadership events, association gatherings, and more.
From leadership and workplace culture to resilience, communication, teamwork, sales, performance, and personal growth, every speaker brought something different to the stage.
Our 2026 Showcase featured:
Connor Fields
Karin Hurt
Marc Koehler
Amber Swenor
Ted Ma
Joy Baldridge
Ryan Avery
Nash Fung
Jennifer Hintenberger
Larry Long Jr.
Lisa Schaefer
Billy Brimblecom Jr.
Joe Mull
Jessie Diggins
Seeing a speaker live offers something that a website or demo video simply cannot replicate. You get to experience their energy, delivery, storytelling, humor, stage presence, and ability to connect with an audience in real time.
That is exactly what the Midwest Speakers Bureau Showcase is all about.
More Than Just Great Keynotes
One of our favorite parts of the Showcase is watching the conversations that happen throughout the day.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet speakers, ask questions, talk about upcoming events, and start thinking about which voices could make an impact with their own audiences.
The day also continued with our LinkedIn Encore session featuring Larry Long Jr., giving attendees even more practical ideas to take back with them.
Thank You for Helping Us Rock the Stage
A successful event does not happen without a lot of people behind it.
Thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing your stories, expertise, and energy.
Thank you to the meeting and event professionals who spent the day with us and trusted Midwest Speakers Bureau to introduce you to some outstanding talent.
And thank you to everyone who helped behind the scenes to make the 2026 Showcase possible.
After 28 years in the speaker industry, days like yesterday are a great reminder of why we love what we do: connecting great speakers with organizations where their message can make a difference.
Missed the Showcase?
The curtain may have closed on this year’s event, but the conversations are just getting started.
If one of our Showcase speakers caught your attention, or if you are searching for the right keynote speaker for an upcoming conference, meeting, retreat, or professional development event, Midwest Speakers Bureau would be happy to help.
Tell us about your audience, goals, budget, and event, and we can help you identify speakers who are the right fit.
Here’s to an incredible 2026 Speakers Showcase and to all the stages these speakers will rock next.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Have questions about any of the speakers you saw at the Showcase, or looking for the right keynote speaker for an upcoming event? We’re here to help.
Contact Midwest Speakers Bureau and let us know what you’re planning. We’d be happy to answer your questions, share additional speaker information, and help you find the perfect fit for your audience.
We look forward to helping you make your next event one to remember.