Acclaimed Keynote Speaker Mark Schaefer

Mark Schaefer is the top-rated marketing and business keynote speaker at conferences all over the world. With more than 30 years of experience, Mark is one of the most sought-after and inspirational keynote speakers anywhere. His speeches are memorable, entertaining, and always tailored to exceed your audience’s expectations.

Mark is known for

  • Delivering great value for the money
  • Working with you on the “extras” that will make your event a success
  • Speeches that are more than a “talk.” They are an event! 
  • Being among the most insightful and inspirational speakers in the world.

Mark’s exciting talks combine memorable insights with passion and humor. Hire Mark, and you’ll get an experience your audience will never forget.

Watch Mark in action!

Watch Mark's TED Talk

Mark Schaefer dazzled with his appeal to reimagine “relevance” at his 2022 TED talk.

“We’ve hired Mark to speak at an event three years in a row. And our team is asking for him again!”

IBM

Keynote Speaking Engagements

Mark offers all types of business-related training and speaking engagements to meet your goals and budget.

Whether you need a keynote speaker to ignite your conference or a full-day marketing workshop, Mark can create a program to meet your needs.

"4.8 out of 5.0 rating. We have never had a feedback rating that high."

Content Marketing World Sydney

"Whenever you see that Mark Schaefer is speaking, DON’T MISS IT!! He is awesome, wise, savvy and truly at the top of my list of best! "

VP, Hospitality Industry

"Our highest rated speaker."

Event Planner, Automotive Conference

"I knew we were in for some great instruction but in the course of his visit, Mark transcended the promise of being an effective teacher. An hour dissolved into an instant. But even more remarkably, he generated a ‘majestic synergy’ from the encounter – an elixir of wisdom, passion, laughter, and the power of human connection. You could say he left an enduring mark."

CMO Fortune 500 Company

Example Talks

We are living in a world of poly-crisis and the level of anxiety in the world – and in your company is unprecedented. In this ground-breaking and inspirational speech, Mark Schaefer teaches you how to turn uncertainty into a super-power!

The consumer world is changing at a breakneck pace, but most marketing initiatives are stuck in trenches that don’t connect with today’s customer realities. This speech is a fun, entertaining, and actionable wake-up call that introduces the five pillars of marketing most useful and effective today.

"He’s extremely humble, yet so brilliant — that is a breath of fresh air!"

Microsoft

"Mark was the highest rate speaker in our post conference survey but better than that, he went out of his way to customize his presentation for our needs."

CMO, Jebbitt

"Mark Schaefer leads your audience to transformative insights."

Marketing Conference Leader

All businesses have one priority: To be seen, to be heard, to be found. But it’s getting harder to do that in a world of overwhelming competition and information density. Based on breakthrough research from his book “Audacious,” Mark explains the actionable three-step framework that can help any business rise above the noise.

This is a unique, compelling speech based on new, original research from 300 global futurists (including Mark Schaefer).

AI is re-wiring humanity. Basic human nature — how we think, act, and decide — are changing. This is not science fiction. It’s happening now.

Our customers are relying on AI to make their decisions, influence their values, solve their problems, and even as a trusted romantic partner. Businesses must consider these changes and act on them!

"Now I understand why so many people love Mark Schaefer. What a fun keynote. And he IS a brainiac."

CMO, Aerospace Industry

"A true pro. He seamlessly worked stories about our company into his talk for maximum impact and audience connection. Totally exceeded expectations."

CMO International Healthcare Company

"Few speakers in my career have influenced me more than Mark."

Fitness Industry Executive

Based on his bestselling book that LinkedIn called “the seminal book on brand communities,” Mark Schaefer shows why community is the future of marketing.

Driven by new research and inspiring case studies, you’ll see the power of bringing people together in an entirely new light. The economic and brand value of communities is undeniable, and this might be the only type of marketing your customers actually want!

AI seems ephemeral. Just when you think you understand it, it turns in another unexpected direction.

Mark Schaefer is the ideal guide to inspire your organization and make sense of the AI hurricane. In his entertaining style, Mark will connect you to the latest technologies and trends most relevant to your industry. Your audience will feel more confident about approaching AI with the clarity that comes from this popular speech!

Acclaimed author and speaker Mark Schaefer delivers the secrets to standing out in the world, based on his new book KNOWN.

Being known is not the same as being famous. It’s not about having millions of fans and red-carpet appearances. Being known is about approaching your web presence with an intent that creates the proper authority, reputation, and audience to realize your potential and achieve your goals … whatever they might be.

"We have since referred back to Mark’s insights and quoted him to our clients and students more times than we can count."

Canadian Business Conference Organizer

"Mark didn’t just fly in to Scotland to deliver his talk. He hung out with people. He had dinner with us. He had a few drinks. He signed books. He made friends with everyone he met. What an amazing experience it has been getting to know Mark."

UK Business Conference Organizer

"Mark is an inspirational speaker who possesses emotional and dramatic strength."

Carlsberg Brewing