The NSA Northwest Speaker Showcase is your gateway to speaker mastery, professional growth, and real opportunities to book paid speaking gigs. Whether you're an experienced speaker looking to refine your craft or emerging talent seeking breakthrough moments, this is the ultimate stage to accelerate your career.
Why Join?
This exclusive NSA Northwest program is more than just a speaker showcase. It’s your chance to:
- Master your speaking skills through professional speaker coaching
- Receive professionally produced videos and photos
- Gain insightful feedback from expert speakers and meeting professionals
- Network and connect with meeting professionals, opening the doors to paid speaking opportunities
Your application + payment guarantees a spot in Level 1, where you’ll take the stage at the Broadway Performance Hall on March 15, 2025, where you will receive expert feedback, and gain professional video footage and photos. Select individuals will advance to Level 2 for exclusive opportunities at the NW Event Show on March 26-27, 2025. Keep reading for all the pertinent details...
Speaker Showcase #1 - Momentum Level
Dates: January 11 – March 15, 2025
What You’ll Receive:
- 3 group speaker coaching sessions led by expert speakers to sharpen the content of a 7 min speech and hone your stagecraft.
- A guaranteed spot in the Level 1 Speaker Showcase, performing in front of a live audience at the Broadway Performance Hall, and receive feedback from Expert Speakers + NW Event Show judges.
- Professional 4-camera video footage sponsored by John Chen and Engaging Meetings.
- Professional photos to build your speaker portfolio.
- The opportunity to be selected for a live speaking slot at the NW Event Show—an industry-renowned platform with limited spots.
- Fun, growth, and bonding with the NSA Northwest community, with a focus on networking, mentorship, and peer support.
- March 15 - Speaker Showcase @ Broadway Performance Hall
Speaker Showcase #2 - Pinnacle Level
Dates: March 16 – March 27, 2025
For those who progress to Level 2, you will receive an opportunity to perform at the prestigious NW Event Show and take your speaking career to the next level.
What You’ll Receive:
- 2 additional coaching sessions led by expert speakers to continuously refine the content of your 7 min speech and optimize your stagecraft further
- Additional professional video and photos captured live on stage at the NW Event Show
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities with meeting professionals
- The chance to earn leads from top meeting professionals looking to book their next speaker
Program Pricing
Momentum Level 1 Pricing:
- NSA NW Members: $750
- Non-NSA NW Members: $900
If not already an NSA Northwest member, we highly recommend joining our chapter. Your investment of $149 unlocks exclusive access to NSANW benefits, including our video vault of all past events, free virtual deep dives, and discounts on our quarterly confabs (in-person and virtual options available).
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Level 2 Pricing (if selected for the NW Event Show):
- NSA NW Members: $750
- Non-NSA NW Members: $900
Level 2 payment is due by March 17; incomplete payment will result in alternate selection.
Important Program Dates:
Level 1 - January 11 – March 15, 2025
- Program Kickoff - January 11, 2025 - 9:00-2:00pm - Seattle (In-Person)
- Speaker Coaching - January 11 - March 14, 2025 - TBD by Coach (In-Person or Virtual)
- Speaker Showcase #1 = March 15, 2025 - Broadway Performance Hall (In Person)
Level 2 - March 15 – March 27, 2025
- Speaker Coaching - March 16 - March 25, 2025 - TBD by Coach (In-Person or Virtual)
- Speaker Showcase #2 = March 26-27, 2025 @ Northwest Event Show, Seattle Convention Center (In Person)