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Sponsorship Keynote Speaking

A big title is great, but if the content is bland, the delivery isn’t compelling, or the speaker treats it like a pitch, you bore your audience instead of inspiring them. I’ve delivered keynotes for major industry conferences across North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.

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I’ve worked with major industry conferences in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, delivering keynotes that create a vision what sponsorship can achieve, awaken long-sleeping creativity in industry stalwarts, and pull no punches on counterproductive strategies that hold back our results, and our industry.

6 reasons you want me as your keynote speaker

My keynotes are topical, edgy, and backed with a mountain of industry credibility
If your audience needs a wake-up-call, I’ll give it to them straight, and gleefully take on subjects few other speakers will touch
Every keynote is bespoke for you and your audience. I’ll never deliver the same keynote twice
My focus is 100% on delivering an inspiring, thought-provoking presentation, not pitching my services
The presentations are beautiful to look at, and specifically designed to pack a punch
I provide robust follow-up materials, directing attendees to practical resources (blogs, white papers, podcasts, templates) that support the keynote topics

You should also check out what some of my keynote clients have had to say

More than just a keynote

In addition to delivering a keynote, I can drive additional interest in, and revenue for, your conference by…

Delivering pre- or post-conference workshops
Participating in panel discussions
Attending and/or speaking at VIP functions

Doing interviews with key media in your region
Promoting your conference on this site and via social media
Providing content for your website or publication

Interested?

If you’re planning an event and want to discuss a keynote, please drop me a line with the date(s) and some information about the event.

Please note, my availability is strictly limited, so please book early.

Booking

Availability is strictly limited, so please book early. Drop me a line with the date(s) and some information about the event.

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What clients say

What conference organisers say

She brought great enthusiasm and presented extremely relevant material, and case studies with practical examples of how to modernize our sponsorship program successfully. An engaging speaker who captivated the audience right from the start.

Lesley LehmanCFMWS, Canada

Kim delivered deep, practical knowledge that truly resonated with our needs. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive — everyone left feeling more empowered, informed, and inspired than when they arrived.

Natalie StoneDirector, RSVP Shaping Talent

Kim’s energy, passion and enthusiasm in the sponsorship sector is unrivalled. After spending half a day with Kim, our local event organisers were inspired to look at the world of sponsorship in a new light.

Reena SnookCity of Tauranga

Our company contracted with Kim to lead an advanced sponsorship workshop for our customers. The convention industry is highly reliant on exhibit booth revenue. Kim helped our customers think beyond the four walls of their convention and consider more sophisticated sponsor opportunities that not only provided a win for the in person participants, but also the remote fans.

Dave LutzVelvet Chainsaw

Adelaide Festival worked with Kim to review and refresh our approach to sponsorship. Having worked with both rightsholders and sponsors, Kim offered valuable perspectives on proposals and generating compelling leveraging ideas. We particularly enjoyed Kim’s enthusiasm, sense of humour, and practical advice, alongside her extensive expertise.

Alyssa MasonAdelaide Festival

We engaged Kim’s services to come over to Auckland and run a one-day course with our newly appointed sponsors of the Manu World Champs. I myself had been educated on best practise sponsorship by Kim over the year so wanted our sponsors to learn from the very best. Kim helped our sponsors understand the true power of sponsorship and then assisted them in the development of their own leverage plans. We were pleased to receive very positive feedback from everyone involved.

Scott RiceOwner and Director, Quantum Events Ltd/Z Manu World Champs

Kim recently presented to our Board and Management team and as expected certainly didn’t disappoint. Kim provides a clear and common sense approach to sponsorship and with so much experience and examples to draw on she quickly had the ideas flowing.

John MillerSunshine Coast Turf Club

The Australian Institute of Architects have utilised Kim’s services over a number of years now. Kim has not only reshaped our sponsorship offering, but helped educate our sponsors on best practice sponsorship, so we can form long and rewarding partnerships. The ongoing training provided to staff has enabled us to creatively leverage our partnerships and provide real results for their sponsorship. Working with Kim is a pleasure and adds real value to the organisation.

Shelley KempAustralian Institute of Architects

We were so fortunate to have Kim speak to our Principles of Sports Management class at Pfeiffer. As you might imagine, college students are often a ‘tough sell’. Kim was fabulous. From the moment she walked in the room everyone was spellbound. Her knowledge of the subject matter was extraordinary and her delivery was the best I’ve witnessed. Kim Skildum-Reid was A+.

Jack IngramPfeiffer University

Kim’s keynote presentation at One-Zero 2019 was a superb conference highlight. Her straight-talking take on the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of best practice sponsorship captivated and entertained our audience. Book Kim – she’s great to work with and will commit wholeheartedly to the success of your event

Patrick HaslettOne-Zero (Dublin)

Kim is one of the top speakers in the sponsorship industry. We recently invited her back to Sweden and once again she made a huge success with her enthusiasm on stage and great expertise regarding sponsorship issues. Kim brings ideas and practical tools needed when working with sponsorship, which can be applied locally here in Sweden and globally. We look forward to welcoming her back to Sweden soon!

Niklas BirgetzSwedish Sponsorship Association (2012)

Kim is one of the top keynoters in the sponsorship industry and a real powerhouse on stage. Her content is global without being vague; even though Sweden is quite a ways from Australia geographically, Kim left the audience at our national sponsorship industry forum with plenty of ideas and insights that could instantly be applied in both a Swedish and an international context. We look forward to welcoming her back to Stockholm soon!

Josefine HådellSwedish Sponsorship Association (2010)

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