10 Most-Booked Meeting Topics of Q2 2025
Event planners consistently seek keynotes that resonate with current business challenges—and these are the top draws for the quarter:

#1 Artificial Intelligence
AI continues to top booking charts—CEOs are recruiting “AI whisperers” to decipher strategy, ethics, and implementation at scale. From generative AI to responsible integration, keynote speakers who demystify AI’s real-world applications are in highest demand.

#2 Inspiration
Speakers who deliver resilience, “why we do it” energy, and uplift audiences—like motivational magicians or resilience experts—remain in heavy demand.

#3 Leadership
Agile, empathetic leadership remains center stage. Themes include multi-generational teams, hybrid collaboration, and trust-based cultures that uplift performance and adaptability.

#4 Business Strategy
Boards now prioritize alignment of strategy with mission and impact. Topics include stakeholder capitalism, ESG, profitability with purpose, and building cultures that drive engagement.

#5 Culture
Organizations are investing in cultures that attract talent, foster belonging, and drive performance. Top speakers address values-based leadership, psychological safety, and building connected, high-trust teams in fast-changing environments.

#6 Motivation
From Olympic athletes to mindset coaches, motivational speakers who drive energy, focus, and perseverance are key for energizing teams and events.

#7 Innovation
Today’s top companies seek speakers who ignite creativity across every function—from operations to customer experience. Audiences want actionable ideas to embed innovation into culture, strategy, and everyday decision-making.

#8 Storytelling
Authentic storytelling remains a high-ticket topic. Speakers like Matthew Luhn, Kindra Hall, and Ken Schmidt are booked to teach brand-building, trust, and connection through narrative.

#9 Cybersecurity
As threats evolve and AI introduces new risks, firms are bringing in experts on advanced cybersecurity, privacy frameworks, and ethical AI deployment.

#10 Change Management
Change isn’t slowing down—successful leaders need frameworks to steer teams through uncertainty and pivot without losing momentum.

Interested in booking a keynote speaker who is an expert on these top topics? Email info@bigspeak.com to inquire.