Keynote Speakers in Boston

Book keynote speakers who live and work in Boston. A local speaker keeps your event simple: usually no flights, no hotel nights and more room to join a dinner, rehearsal or meet-and-greet. Every speaker below lists Boston as home. Compare fees and check availability for your date.

Boston speakers available to book

Showing 1–8 of 8 speakers

  • Karen Akunowicz

    Karen Akunowicz James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Restauranteur, & TV Personality. Topics: Chefs & Culinary Experts, Women's Empowerment. Speaking fee $35K–$40K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Yossi Sheffi

    Yossi Sheffi Best-Selling Author, MIT Professor, Keynote Speaker. Topics: Author, Business, Change Management, Disruption. Speaking fee $45K–$65K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Laura Gassner Otting

    Laura Gassner Otting Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, & Keynote Speaker. Topics: Author, Business, Corporate Culture, Employee Engagement. Speaking fee $35K–$40K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Mel Robbins

    Mel Robbins Best-Selling Author, TV Host, Business Leadership Speaker. Topics: Author, Business, Celebrity, Communications. Speaking fee $225K–$300K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Liz Brunner

    Liz Brunner Emmy-Winning Journalist, Communication Expert, Keynote Speaker & Emcee. Topics: Author, Business, Communications, Employee Engagement. Speaking fee $17.5K–$20K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Regina Barzilay

    Regina Barzilay MacArthur Fellow, MIT Distinguished Professor & AI Researcher. Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Business, Healthcare, Innovation. Speaking fee From $38.5K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • Jade McCarthy

    Jade McCarthy Keynote Speaker - Professional Sportscaster & Podcast Host. Topics: Journalists, Sports Media, Sports Speakers, Women's Empowerment. Travels from Boston, MA.

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  • AK Ikwuakor

    AK Ikwuakor Google Master Faculty Trainer, Founder of LeadLyft, & Keynote Speaker. Topics: Athletes, Burnout, Business, Communications. Speaking fee $15K–$25K. Travels from Boston, MA.

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Booking a speaker based in Boston: FAQs

How much does it cost to book a keynote speaker based in Boston?

In-person fees for the Boston speakers we represent range from about $15,000 to $300,000, depending on the speaker, date, format and program length. Booking a local speaker usually lowers travel costs, since there are no flights and often no hotel.

Why book a speaker who lives in Boston?

A local speaker cuts travel cost and risk. There are no flight delays to plan around, scheduling is more flexible, and it is easier to add a pre-event dinner, a sound check or time with VIP guests.

Can these speakers present virtually or travel to my event?

Yes. Most of the speakers here also deliver live virtual keynotes, and they travel for events outside the area. Where a speaker is based only changes the travel cost for events nearby.

How far in advance should we book a speaker?

As early as possible. In-demand speakers commit to dates months ahead, and booking early gives you more choice. Because local speakers do not need to travel, one can sometimes fill a late opening, so ask even if your event is close.

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