Keynote Speakers in Toronto
Spoken Artists is a Toronto-based keynote speaker agency, so this is home turf. Many of our speakers live in the GTA, which keeps travel costs down and makes last-minute bookings far easier for events at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Enercare Centre, Beanfield Centre or a hotel ballroom on Front Street.
Toronto planners book us for bank and insurance town halls, association conferences, sales kickoffs and leadership offsites in Muskoka or Niagara. Toronto-based speakers are listed first; the rest of the roster travels to Toronto regularly.
A Toronto-based speaker to save on flights and hotels
Experience with Bay Street, healthcare and public-sector audiences
Availability for a site visit or in-person intro
A free intro Zoom before you commit
Kara Hardin
Mental health educator and Registered Psychotherapist helping high achievers make work human again
Sandy Brondello
Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist
Commander Paul Smith
Decorated Naval Officer | History-Making Commander | Leadership Strategist
Scott Schieman
The sociologist rewriting what work means.
Mark Shapiro
President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays
Derek “Drex” Jancar
Co-Founder, The Remix Project | Chief Executive Officer, October's Very Own (OVO)
Alyssa Ages
Author, Journalist & Competitive Strongwoman Speaking on Performance and Mental Strength
Marc Champagne
Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist
Ekow Nimako
Visual Artist Exploring Culture, Identity & Collaboration
Avery Swartz
Tech Educator, Bestselling Author & Founder of Camp Tech
Dr. Ellen Choi
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership Strategist. Founder, TMU Wellness Lab
Maayan Ziv
Founder and CEO, AccessNow
Taylor Lindsay-Noel
Founder & CEO of Cup of Té
Julien Christian Lutz
Director & Creative Visionary in Music and Culture
Lee Jeyes
Futurist. Head of Innovation and Change at Waitrose & Partners
Zechariah Thomas
Founder & CEO, Swift Hockey | Building Access and Opportunity Through Sport
Dan Breznitz
Innovation Strategist | Global Policy Advisor | Bestselling Author
April Dunford
Bestselling Author: "Obviously Awesome" & Pioneering Business Strategist
Stewart Reynolds
AKA Brittlestar, "The Internet's Favourite Dad"
Emma Hunter
Award-Winning Comedian, Actor & Host
Jennifer Brace
Futurist on Future of Work, Innovation, and Well-Being
Brad Stulberg
The performance thinker for a chaotic decade.
Dr. Karen MacNeill
Peak-Performance Psychologist to Canada’s Olympic Athletes
Sean Riley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Dude, DUDE Wipes | Brand Builder | Innovator
Are there keynote speakers based in Toronto?+
Speakers based in or near Toronto on the Spoken Artists roster include Kara Hardin, Sandy Brondello, Commander Paul Smith, Scott Schieman, Mark Shapiro. Booking a local speaker usually saves on travel and makes short-notice dates easier.
How much does a keynote speaker cost in Toronto?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist speakers for your Toronto event who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Do speakers travel to Toronto for in-person events?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers keynote in Toronto regularly, in person or virtually. Travel is included in a clear all-in quote.
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.