Speaker Events
Watch your business flourish by participating in our local, national, and online events. Network and learn with other high-profile and up-and-coming professional speakers at our world-class annual convention, monthly speaker events, and topic-based Masterminds.
Something for Everyone
Birds-eye view of different types of CAPS speaker events; what they are, and the value within each.
Behind the Mic
Events
At our amazing monthly online speaker events, members and non-members alike gain access to pre-event networking and business-building programming from some of the speaking industry’s best teachers and leaders.
Chapter
Events
At chapter speaker events in eight regions across the country, you can strengthen every aspect of your speaking business through world-class programming, and build strong connections with fellow speakers.
CAPS Convention
CAPS’ Annual Convention is Canada’s speaker event of the year. With 4 days of pre-convention learning, main stage brilliance, workshops, and amazing connections it will take your business to the next level!
Upcoming Speaker Events
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Prairie Shield Chapter Learn to Design Slides in Canva
Learn to Design Slides in Canva
Take your visuals to the next level with this interactive canva workshop!Learn to Design Slides in CanvaWhether or not you were at our January event, if you're a speaker, you know how important a great slide deck is! Joining us again is our very own Alyssa "Twist" Light, returning to lead a hands-on session about […]
CAPS National CAPS Cocktail Hour!
CAPS Cocktail Hour!
It’s time for another fun-filled, “Made in Canada” CAPS Cocktail Hour at a special time: Friday March 14th – official Professional Speakers Celebration Day! We will be celebrating our weird and wonderful Canadian-speaking industry and weird and wonderful Canadian speakers like yourself! Because it’s Friday it will be one hour earlier that our regular time:...
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Toronto Chapter CAPS National President, Mark Black CSP visits CAPS Toronto
CAPS National President, Mark Black CSP visits CAPS Toronto
Meeting Update: Despite all best efforts to be with us live and in person, tonight's speaker, CAPS National President Mark Black, will be joining us via a big projector screen in the same room as previously advertised. Although he will miss being in the room physically. Mark looks forward to seeing you tonight at the...
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Behind the Mic Behind the Mic: Learn How to Stay Relevant in the Ever-Evolving Speaking World
Behind the Mic: Learn How to Stay Relevant in the Ever-Evolving Speaking World
Michael Kerr, CSP HoF, will share a myriad of "Mike drop moments" revealing how he stayed relevant in the speaking business for more than 25 years.
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Atlantic Chapter Learn to LAF – Live Anxiety Free and Train Your Brain Not to Worry!
Learn to LAF – Live Anxiety Free and Train Your Brain Not to Worry!
Join CAPS Atlantic for this VIRTUAL Event on How You Can "Learn to LAF!" Join CAPS Atlantic Virtually on Thursday. March 20th @ 6:30pm ADT (Session begins at 7pm ADT) So here is something we have all been waiting for - a CAPS Atlantic event where we can learn and connect together. ‘Learn to LAF...
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Alberta Chapter Visit From CAPS National President, Mark Black, CSP & Alyssa “Twist” Light!
Visit From CAPS National President, Mark Black, CSP & Alyssa “Twist” Light!
Learn how to "Fill Your Calendar" with Mark Black, CSP & Hear from Alyssa "Twist" Light!"CAPS National President, Mark Black, CSP presents...Fill Your Calendar: A Proven System for Turning Leads into BookingsYou work hard to book events and land coaching clients. But here’s the challenge: while you’re busy serving those clients and doing the work...
Alberta Chapter Dazzling Program Descriptions AFTERNOON WORKSHOP with Alyssa “Twist” Light
Dazzling Program Descriptions AFTERNOON WORKSHOP with Alyssa “Twist” Light
Separate Registration from Morning Sessions RequiredPLEASE NOTE: CAPS Members Discount Code DOES NOT Apply!Dazzling Program Descriptions!I’ll demonstrate how to breathe new life into an old program by tapping into your unique brand with the right words and a little pizzazz. This isn’t just a “how to” presentation, it’s a “let’s do!” — you’re going to...
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Quebec Chapter CAPS and Toastmasters Meet-Up !
CAPS and Toastmasters Meet-Up !
Join CAPS QC and Toastmasters for an evening of networking and discovery! CAPS and Toastmasters Meet-Up ! On March 24th, the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) will host members of Toastmasters for an evening of networking and discovery! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with public speaking professionals in a friendly and warm […]
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Behind the Mic Events
At our amazing monthly online speaker events, members and non-members alike gain access to pre-event networking and business-building programming from some of the speaking industry’s best teachers and leaders.
Behind the Mic: Getting Your Image & Message to Match on Stage
Anne Morrissey will share some high-level ideas about image and personal style down to practical tips that you can immediately put to use to increase confidence and impact on stage.
CAPS Members
Cost to attend: FREE!
CAPS Behind the Mic is an exclusive member benefit!
Non-Member
Cost to attend: $87 plus tax per individual and per Behind the Mic event
Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Behind the Mic Portal
Here's a sneak peak at some of the content we cover in our Behind the Mic events.
Tari Abdellatief – How to Source Government Funding for your Canadian Projects
Denis Boudreau and Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP, CPAE – Embrace the Change to Truly Engage Today’s Diverse Audiences
Amber Mac – AI and the Future of Speaking
Frank Kitchen, CSP – Spice Up Your Speaking Business
Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE – Secrets of a Successful Speaking Business
Dorie Clark – How Speakers Can Play the Long Game
Gain access to all of our Behind the Mic events for free as a member - or register to attend as a non-member.
Conventions & Summits
The Global Speakers Federation comprises 17 speaker associations representing nations and individuals from over 20 countries, including Canada. As a member of CAPS, you can attend events worldwide at member rates, make global connections, and even apply to speak.
Every 2 years, speakers from around the world converge for the Global Speakers Summit. This epic speaker event is hosted by the Global Speakers Federation in various fabulous world-wide venues, and it’s an event to experience.