Join Us for the 7th Annual SpeakerCon Experience
LEAD WITH HEART. LEVERAGE WITH AUTOMATION.
The Premier Multi-Day Leadership & Communication Conference
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- November 5-9, 2025
- Hybrid Experience
Join Us for the 7th Annual SpeakerCon Experience
LEAD WITH HEART. LEVERAGE WITH AUTOMATION.
The Premier Multi-Day Leadership & Communication Conference
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
- November 5-9, 2025
- Hybrid Experience
WHAT IS SPEAKERCON?
SpeakerCon is a results-driven leadership and communication conference designed for career professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and creators who want to make their voice count in a world increasingly shaped by technology, automation, and artificial intelligence.
This year’s theme, Lead with Heart. Leverage with Automation., is a call to action for speakers, leaders, and change-makers to stay rooted in what makes us irreplaceable -- empathy, authenticity, and human connection -- while embracing the tools that help us scale our voice, our impact, and our business.
You will be challenged to use automation not as a replacement, but as a resource that supports your mission, amplifies your message, and frees you to focus on what truly moves people: your voice, your story, and your heart-led leadership.
SpeakerCon 2025 brings the focus back to human connection, people-first communication, and authentic messaging that moves audiences to act. This high-impact experience is built to help you master the art of speaking with clarity, credibility, confidence, and conviction across every platform where your voice needs to lead – from Zoom rooms and boardrooms to media interviews and global stages.
At SpeakerCon, you will learn how to:
- Communicate ideas in a way that captures attention, builds trust, and drives action
- Use authentic storytelling to increase engagement and deepen connection
- Deliver presentations that influence decisions and create real opportunities
- Package your expertise into scalable offers that generate consistent revenue
- Position yourself as a trusted voice in your industry and thought leadership space
- Use speaking strategically to gain visibility, secure media features, attract paid engagements, and create long-term growth
Every session is focused on practical strategies and actionable techniques that you can implement right away to increase your impact, grow your income, and rise as a compelling communicator in the digital age.
2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Cheryl Wood
Tavis Smiley
Christina Daves
Kristen Gibbons Feden
Ash Shukla
Latrice T. Smith
Marianne Clyde
Mansur Hasib
Teri Donelson
Octavia Conner
Janet Tonkins
Stevetta Dickerson
COMING SOON!
TICKET OPTIONS
NO COST
- Full Access to ALL General Conference Sessions for 5 days
- Access to Virtual Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Fireside Chats
- Downloadable Digital Workbook to guide note-taking and action planning
- Interactive Networking Opportunities throughout the week
- Participation in Live Q&A Sessions
$30
A curated evening of inspiration and impact!
Friday, Nov. 7th from 6pm-11pm at
Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD
- SPARK Talks
- Community Awards
- Book Release & Meet the Authors
- Professional Networking
- Music, Food & Fellowship
SpeakerCon 2025 Evening of Impact
(In-Person on Fri, Nov. 7th from 6pm-10pm)
Friday, November 7th
6pm-10pm
Busboys and Poets
5331 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Join us for the live, in-person portion of SpeakerCon 2025… An Evening of Impact.
- Awards & Honors
- SPARK Talks
- Meet the Authors & Book Release
- Networking & Connections
2025 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Entrepreneurs
- Career Professionals
- Content Creators
- New and Emerging Speakers
- Coaches
- Authors
- Subject Matter Experts
- Solopreneurs
- Advocates & Activists
- Purpose-Driven Individuals Who Want to Make An Impact
- … And Anyone Ready to Share Their Story, Knowledge, Message, Mission, or Movement!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Entrepreneurs
- Career Professionals
- Executives
- New and Emerging Speakers
- Coaches
- Authors
- Subject Matter Experts
- Solopreneurs
- Advocates & Activists
- Purpose-Driven Individuals Who Want to Make An Impact
- … And Anyone Ready to Share Their Story, Knowledge, Message, Mission, or Movement!
What To Expect
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with world-class speakers, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership capabilities, refine your communication skills, or ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, SpeakerCon provides the ultimate platform to fuel your goals and dreams while making a lasting impact. You won’t want to miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary journey—register now and take the first step toward your transformative future!
By bringing together industry leaders, renowned speakers, and a diverse group of motivated participants from various industries around the world, SpeakerCon fosters an environment of learning, connection, and growth, empowering participants to enhance their communication skills, build lasting relationships, and unlock their full potential. This dynamic experience offers a unique blend of compelling keynotes, expert-led workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, providing a supportive space for participants to gain new insights, share experiences, and develop both personally and professionally.
You won’t leave SpeakerCon the same way you came. You will leave more confident and compelled to boldly communicate your perspectives, insights, and ideas, with the power to influence, inform, and inspire others. You will learn about the many forms of sharing your voice, including speaking publicly, writing, creating, leading, and participating in global discussions that drive change. You will learn how to narrate your personal experiences and share your expert knowledge in a way that reveals who you are, what you have experienced, what you have learned, and how it has shaped your identity and worldview. By sharing your story, you will connect with others on a deeper level, offering insights and inspiration that can resonate and relate to their own lives.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 5th
Virtual KICKOFF
7pm-9pm
Pre-Conference Virtual Networking KICKOFF
Get ready to break the ice and build meaningful connections before the main event begins! This high-energy virtual kickoff sets the tone for SpeakerCon 2025 with intentional networking, fun interactive activities, and curated conversations that will help you meet fellow speakers, leaders, and professionals from around the globe. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and create momentum!
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE DAY
Thursday, November 6th
9am-9pm
Friday, November 7th
8am-1pm
Friday, November 7th
6pm-10pm
SpeakerCon Evening of Impact (In-Person)
Saturday, November 8th
9am-9am
Across three powerful virtual days at SpeakerCon 2025, you will experience a strategic immersion into the future of leadership and communication. You’ll walk away with the clarity, confidence, and capability to lead with heart while leveraging innovation to scale your voice, your value, and your income.
You will leave with:
- A Human-Centered Communication Blueprint
Passing out literature, samples, holding meetings in your on-site (or off-site) room to enroll Conference participants in your programs, holding Happy Hours (or the like) to show samples of products and services for the purposes of taking orders, etc. is strictly prohibited and unethical.
- A Stronger, Sharper Message
Discover how to craft messaging that is clear, compelling, and built to convert so your audience doesn’t just listen, they act.
- AI and Automation Integration Strategies
Get hands-on insight into how to use automation tools, content systems, and AI ethically and effectively to expand your reach without losing your voice.
- A Profitable Thought Leadership Plan
Walk away with a step-by-step roadmap to package your expertise, build visibility, and monetize your message through paid speaking, coaching, courses, and digital products.
- Scalable Tools and Revenue-Ready Offers
Learn how to build offers, sales systems, and monetizable content that generate consistent income without burning out.
- New Connections That Matter
Grow your network with mission-driven professionals, speakers, coaches, and creators who are building movements, not just businesses.
Sunday, November 9th
4pm-8pm
Virtual Grand Finale
CONFERENCE GRAND FINALE
Close out your SpeakerCon 2025 experience with an unforgettable Grand Finale celebration! This high-energy closing session will feature powerful final keynote messages, meaningful reflections, and bold next steps. It’s a moment of celebration, clarity, and commitment as we honor the journey, amplify the wins, and ignite the momentum to lead with heart and leverage with automation long after the conference ends.
Rules & Regulations
Passing out literature, samples, holding meetings in your on-site (or off-site) room to enroll Conference participants in your programs, holding Happy Hours (or the like) to show samples of products and services for the purposes of taking orders, etc. is strictly prohibited and unethical.
Additionally, any other meeting or event by any other name must be pre-approved in writing. Inquiries can be sent to CherylEmpowers@gmail.com.
We protect our Attendees and Exhibitors and will not allow these unauthorized practices. We ask our attendees to honor our Values, look out for each other, and if they see something to say something. Violators will be removed from the Conference and banned from future company events.
TICKET OPTIONS
NO COST
- Full Access to ALL General Conference Sessions for 5 days
- Access to Virtual Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Fireside Chats
- Downloadable Digital Workbook to guide note-taking and action planning
- Interactive Networking Opportunities throughout the week
- Participation in Live Q&A Sessions
$30
A curated evening of inspiration and impact!
Friday, Nov. 7th from 6pm-11pm at
Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD
- SPARK Talks
- Community Awards
- Book Release & Meet the Authors
- Professional Networking
- Music, Food & Fellowship
ANNUAL SPEECH COMPETITION
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place 2024 Speech Competition Winners
Sara Hart 1st Place Winner 2024 Speech Competition
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners 2023 Speech Competition
Mayra Figuroa Clark 1st Place Winner 2023 Speech Competition
OUR PAST SPEAKERS HAVE INCLUDED:
LES BROWN
VALORIE BURTON
JJ VIRGIN
TRENT SHELTON
MIKKI TAYLOR
Dr. Lance London
Marianne Clyde
Tavis Smiley
Christina Daves
Kristen Gibbons Feden
Ash Shukla
Latrice T. Smith
Brittney Carter
Winter Harris
Candace Holyfield
Dr. George Fraser
Khalilah Wright
Darin Adams
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
KICKOFF DAY #1:
Wednesday, November 5, 2024
KICKOFF: Interactive Networking Session
7:00pm-9:00pm
DAY #2:
Thursday, November 6th
9:00am-9:00pm
(Breaks: Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm-6:00pm)
DAY #3:
Friday, November 7th
8:00am-1:00pm
An Evening of Impact (In-Person)
6:00pm-11:00pm
DAY #4:
Saturday, November 8th
9:00am-9:00pm
(Breaks: Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm-6:00pm)
THE GRAND FINALE DAY #5:
Sunday, November 9th
5:00am-7:00pm
No, we do not offer refunds; however, you can transfer your ticket to someone else before the transfer deadline of 5pm EST on October 31, 2025.
No, we do not offer single day passes, however, the Standard Admission Ticket will grant you access to the full 3-day conference at the low cost of only $199.
You will leave SpeakerCon with implementable strategies and powerful techniques to communicate ideas with confidence, clarity, and impact, navigate challenging conversations, effectively utilize body language and vocal variety, explore innovative approaches to strategic thinking, decision-making and team management, and lead with confidence to drive success in your organization or business.
This conference is for diverse levels of professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Whether you are new, emerging, or seasoned in your career, business, or leadership position, you will leave SpeakerCon with actionable strategies to be a more effective communicator.
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