APB Speakers

08/28/2026

The biggest political story of 2026 may not be who wins on Election Day.

It may be what happens next.

Shifts in Washington can ripple into regulation, markets, healthcare, technology, the workforce and the broader business environment. For event audiences, understanding those connections matters more than simply following the latest headline.

APB's Top 10 Political Outlook Speakers bring perspectives from across the political and media landscape to help audiences understand the forces shaping the midterms - and what they could mean beyond the campaign trail.

See the full list: https://bit.ly/4xGzSNK

08/26/2026

For years, APB speaker Chamique Holdsclaw was known for being strong enough to carry a team.

Today, she talks about another kind of strength.

The strength to admit when something is wrong. To accept support. To care for yourself even when the world expects you to keep performing.

As Chamique enters the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, her story is bigger than the championships, scoring titles and Olympic gold. It's also about what happened when the pressure became too much - and how she turned that experience into a reason to help others.

That's a legacy worth celebrating.

Read about her journey: https://bit.ly/3U60gSW

08/24/2026

There's a big difference between designing healthcare for people and designing it with them.

APB speaker Stella A. Safo, MD, MPH is putting that idea into practice through Octavia's Cure, a collaborative initiative that brings patients, caregivers, clinicians & communities into the same conversation.

Why? Because better outcomes require more than treating illness. They require understanding the real experiences, frustrations & barriers people face while trying to get care.

When healthcare listens better, it can work better.

See how Stella is helping build that connection: https://bit.ly/4684dZW

08/21/2026

AI's next ripple effect? Your wallet.

Nada Sanders explains how AI data centers are squeezing memory-chip supply - and why consumers could keep feeling the pressure.

https://bit.ly/3UdIc9k

A global memory shortage is driving up tech prices and shipping delays, even for Apple. Northeastern experts break down what's happening.

08/21/2026

The AI boom may be showing up somewhere you didn't expect: Your wallet.

AI data centers need enormous amounts of memory. So do the laptops, phones and other devices we use every day. That competition is tightening supply and helping push prices higher.

APB speaker and supply chain expert Nada Sanders says the pressure isn't likely to disappear anytime soon.
It's a powerful reminder that AI isn't just changing what technology can do. It's changing the supply chains - and price tags - behind the technology we already use.

See Nada's take:

A global memory shortage is driving up tech prices and shipping delays, even for Apple. Northeastern experts break down what's happening.

08/19/2026

The biggest sports stories are rarely just about who won.

Behind every rivalry are the personalities, pressure & choices that make the competition unforgettable.

That's the story APB speaker Gary Myers has spent decades telling. His bestselling book "Brady vs. Manning" took readers inside one of the NFL's defining rivalries. Now, it's becoming a feature documentary.

For Gary, it's another chapter in a career built on getting beyond the headlines and showing audiences the human side of the game.

See what's next for Brady vs. Manning: https://bit.ly/4zfYUFe

08/17/2026

It's the dog days of summer, so we decided to have a little fun!

We asked our team to share two things they love:
Their favorite keynote speakers.
Their favorite four-legged coworkers.

The result? A list of our Top 10 Staff-Picked Keynote Speakers for 2026—plus some adorable dogs who almost stole the spotlight.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next event or just need a smile today, this one's for you.

See the list (and meet the pups): https://bit.ly/4bzfzt7

08/14/2026

Listening has become one of the hardest skills to practice.

Especially when we disagree.

These APB speakers are helping colleges create conversations where students can challenge ideas, ask questions & actually hear one another.

See our Top 10 for 2026: https://bit.ly/459tXok

08/12/2026

Every event planner asks the same question:

Who can we trust to deliver?

When the audience is expecting something memorable, "good enough" isn't enough.

These are the APB speakers that organizations are booking more than anyone else in 2026 because they consistently deliver the ideas, energy & impact audiences remember long after the event ends.

See who's on the list: https://bit.ly/4w2vsQ5

08/10/2026

For more than 40 years, APB speaker Sonia Manzano helped generations of children learn not just their ABCs and 123s, but empathy, compassion, and the importance of seeing themselves represented.

As Maria on "Sesame Street," Manzano became the first Latina to star on a national television series and "the nation's Tía." Now, her remarkable journey—from the South Bronx to becoming a 15-time Emmy Award-winning writer and performer—is celebrated in the documentary "Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon."

Her story is a powerful reminder that authentic representation can change lives and inspire generations.

A new documentary tells how Sonia Manzano become Maria on "Sesame Street" and the many lessons she learned along the way.