Event Planners & Speakers
Planner: Join us to discover and evaluate multiple professional presentations in a single day.
Speaker: Step into the spotlight and present for the people who book stages.
We've brought it all together for one focused, high-impact experience.
Event Planners
If you're seeking:
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A single opportunity to discover and evaluate multiple professional speakers
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High-quality presentations you may not have seen before
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Meaningful connection with other meeting professionals
You're in the right place. Be our guest at Elevate Live!
To RSVP, contact NSAArizona@gmail.com .
Speakers
If you're seeking:
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Visibility with event planners actively sourcing speakers
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Professional video footage and photography to support your marketing
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Meaningful connection with meeting professionals
You're in the right place! Speak at Elevate Live!
Register
September 18, 2026
9am - 4pm
MAC-6: 1430 W. Broadway Rd, Tempe
(Also broadcast thru Facebook Live)
NSA Arizona's Elevate Live! is a curated speaker showcase where each speaker delivers a 10-minute presentation showcasing their best material.
To maximize your investment, please consider:
- Your presentation should be tied to a course for which you can be hired
- It will help you to have marketing materials (one sheet or speaker packet) for the planner to reference
- PowerPoint is not required, however it is strongly encouraged
- We request that you plan to attend the full day event to support each other as audience members
- Speakers/planners will network throughout the day, including lunch
- Capture video footage of your presentation (included)
- Receive action shots of your presentation (included)
Meet Your Speakers
Vanessa Emerson, FDSI
From Setback to Success: A Conscious Approach to Modern Leadership
Heidi Ligouri
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Matt Silverman
The Champions Advantage: Influence that Activates Organizational Culture & Change
Don Thoren, CPAE - Speaker Hall of Fame
Conflict and Innovation: Myth, Reality, Possibility
Elevate Live! Registration
Sep 18, 2026 | MAC6 Coworking Space | 9am - 4pm
Speaker registration includes:
- (Up to) 10 minute showcase speech
- Event planners in the room and via Facebook Live
- Video footage capture of your presentation
- Speaking action photos
- Bonus educational sessions to strengthen your positioning and impact as a speaker
Members $595
Non-members: $695
NSA Az Membership not required.
Registration is limited. Act now!
Maximize Your Experience with these
*Bonus* Services
The Right Talk, Right Now
with Vanessa Emerson
June 5 | 10am-Noon (Az) | Zoom
A practical strategy session focused on topic selection and marketing alignment so your showcase appearance supports your next right business move.
Discover Your Message
with Deb Shapiro
June 26 | 10am - Noon (Az) | Zoom
A guided session to help you clarify your core message and understand speech structure so your talk is focused, cohesive, and easy for an audience to follow.
On-Camera Confidence
with Kyra Rahn
(Pre-recorded)
Show up for your live and post-production audience with confidence and intention. Learn how to prepare for video so your footage works for you long after the camera stops rolling.
Venue: MAC6 Coworking Space
1430 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
