About Keppler Speakers
Why Book with Keppler?
Insider Access & Expert Guidance
Finding the perfect speaker for your event can be time-consuming and daunting. Our team of experienced agents does the work for you. We have access to thousands of speakers—including high-profile celebrities that can be tough to obtain—and we offer a range of speaker suggestions thoughtfully hand-selected for your event.
Need a motivational speaker to crank up the audience energy level? Need a keynote speaker to focus your messaging? Are you planning a C-suite conference that requires a powerful leadership speaker? Let us help! Tell us the unique aspects about your event and we will help you find a relatable, relevant speaker who can even customize their message to reinforce your mission.
Dedicated Customer and Speaker Engagement Managers
Our goal? To make event planners look good. We provide a dedicated customer and speaker engagement manager to handle all the details—from pre-event communications to booking travel and accommodations to managing on-site A/V logistics. This is a service that Keppler Speakers introduced to the industry and we’re proud to be the gold standard for proactive, responsive service to both our customers and our speakers.
Contingency Plans
As we all know, stuff happens—from weather catastrophes to global pandemics. We pride ourselves with having airtight contingency plans for transit crises, weather emergencies, speaker illnesses, or other unexpected issues. Our team works 24/7 to makes sure your speaker gets to your event no matter what. In the extremely rare case of a cancellation, we have a vetted and approved list of backup speakers located near the event and ready to take the stage.
Exceptional, Round-the-Clock Communication
At Keppler we believe top-notch communication—with event planners, speakers, and vendors—is vital to the success of your event. That includes 24-hour availability. As your event date approaches, your Customer and Speaker Engagement Manager will calmly take care of whatever unexpected challenges arise, coordinating every detail with you and your speaker and ensuring that your event goes smoothly.
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What Speakers Say About Keppler
“For me, it was about knowing that the people at Keppler had integrity and that part of their mission is building a roster of people whose stories can actually have an impact and change lives. They don't just add hundreds of names to their website, they build relationships, they put people first and you wind up really getting to know and trust them. I'm so happy to be part of the Keppler family!”
"Trust, loyalty, hard work and vision."
"These are all critical elements to survive and thrive in A Year in Space. I also find that vital in business. And there are few business relationships I value more than my partnership with Keppler Speakers. They are my new Mission Control as I explore new heights and exciting frontiers here on Planet Earth."
"Keppler and I have been partners for over 15 years."
"They have been an anchor for me in providing a steady flow of speaking opportunities over the years, allowing me the flexibility to pursue my long-term dream of starting my own production company. I am so appreciative of everything Keppler has done for me and highly recommend them in every way."
Where We Started
In 1983, Jim Keppler--who had already become known in the industry as an experienced and successful agent—founded Keppler Speakers. That year, he and his wife, Debbie, decided to leave New England and head for our nation’s capital, armed with a very simple idea—create a speakers bureau that will serve its clients with excellence and treat its speakers with the respect and professionalism they deserve.
Speaker Highlights Along the Way
The young firm frequently featured spirited debates between the iconic William F. Buckley and long-time Senator George McGovern.
In the 90s, as the motion picture Apollo 13 rocketed to the top of the box office, Keppler took great pride in re-introducing the world, and the speaker’s circuit, to NASA astronaut Captain Jim Lovell.
Notorious conman, Frank Abagnale, was depicted on the big screen in Catch Me If You Can, with Leonardo DiCaprio as Abagnale and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent fast on his heels. Audiences love Abagnale’s crusade to help prevent cyber-scammers from succeeding.
Meanwhile, up on top of the world, Dr. Beck Weathers became the lone survivor of the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy. Shailee Basnet led the first female team to climb the highest peak on every continent, Jamie Clarke, reached the frozen summit twice. Each of these adventurers returned with inspiring stories of self-discovery and leadership in the most extreme of conditions.
2015 was the beginning of a very long year for Captain Scott Kelly, the NASA astronaut who spent a historic Year in Space aboard the International Space Station. His inspiring story reveals lessons on teamwork, leadership, and the courage to push the limits.
In February of 2021 Chief Engineer of the Mars 2020 Mission Adam Steltzner, and his team of thousands made history as the Perseverance Rover completed its 300-million mile journey to the surface of Mars. “A new breed of leader,” audiences embrace Adam’s uplifting stories of teamwork and resilience while chasing the boldest of goals – navigating not only space, but the innumerable challenges presented by the onset of a pandemic.