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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.

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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.

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.

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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

  • CAPS Members Luncheon at Pigeon Club Cafe | Dîner a Pigeon Club Cafe
    Quebec Chapter

    Pigeon Club Cafe 6321 Trans-Canada Highway #bureau 148, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5A5, Pointe-Claire, QC, CA

    Limited to 12 guests - join us for a warm, in-person luncheon on Jan 8, 11:30–1:30 PM at Pigeon Club Café.Join us for an intimate luncheon gathering on Thursday, January 8, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the lovely Pigeon Club Café, located at 6321 Trans-Canada Hwy, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5A5. This will be...

  • Pro Speaker Summit
    Prairie Shield Chapter

    Winnipeg Winter Club 200 River Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, MB, CA

    Pro Speakers Summit - featuring Advanced Training with Steve Lowell, CSPPRO SPEAKERS SUMMIT – January 23, Winnipeg Winter ClubFeaturing Advanced Training with Steve Lowell, CSPOn January 23rd, the Pro Speakers Summit returns—building on the momentum of last year’s event, which became the largest gathering of professional speakers in Manitoba. This year, we’re bringing the community...

  • Building a Marketing/Sales System with Mark Black, CSP
    Quebec Chapter

    Ruby Foos 7655 Bd Décarie, Montreal, QC H3B 3A7, Montreal, QC, CA

    National Past President Mark Black, CSP visits CAPS Quebec for his session “Building a Marketing/Sales System”! Optional lunch to follow.Free for Members! Optional lunch to follow (at your own expense)Followed by an optional lunch - at your own expense.Building a Marketing/Sales SystemYou work hard to book events and land coaching clients. But here’s the challenge:...

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 Event: 8 Overlooked Speaker Necessities with David Goldberg

novembre 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In this session, David breaks down 8 elements that many speakers overlook that listeners care a lot about

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

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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.

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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.