Innovation Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
Innovation keynotes fail when they're all inspiration and no method. The speakers below have run innovation labs, built ventures and advised governments — and they show audiences how new ideas actually get shipped inside real organisations.
Spoken Artists, a Toronto-based keynote speaker agency, books innovation speakers for corporate conferences, R&D summits and leadership retreats across Canada and the United States.
Hands-on experience launching or scaling something new
A repeatable method, not just case studies of famous companies
Examples relevant to your industry's constraints
Comfort tailoring to executives and front-line teams alike
Lee Jeyes
Futurist. Head of Innovation and Change at Waitrose & Partners
John Westworth
Former Director, Microsoft Garage Vancouver
Ekow Nimako
Visual Artist Exploring Culture, Identity & Collaboration
Sabrina Sullivan
Futurist & Strategy Advisor on Work, Technology, and Change
John Weigelt
National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada
Jennifer Brace
Futurist on Future of Work, Innovation, and Well-Being
Anne Belliveau
Transformation Strategist. Former Chief Experience Officer, Cirque du Soleil
Dan Breznitz
Innovation Strategist | Global Policy Advisor | Bestselling Author
How much does an innovation keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist innovation speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian innovation keynote speakers?+
Canadian innovation keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include John Westworth, Ekow Nimako, John Weigelt, Anne Belliveau, Dan Breznitz. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American innovation keynote speakers?+
US-based innovation keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Jennifer Brace. All are available for events across the United States and Canada.
Do your speakers travel to the United States?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.
How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+
Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.
Can I meet the speaker before I book?+
Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.