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Keynote Speakers in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is one of the country's leading resort meeting destinations. Large full-service resorts such as the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, The Phoenician and the Westin Kierland host national sales incentives, association annual meetings, financial services conferences and executive retreats, most of them flying in from colder parts of the country.
The calendar runs backward from most of the U.S. January through April is peak season, with near-perfect weather, full resorts and the highest rates, and that window also carries spring training, the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction and the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Summer is far cheaper and works well for fully indoor programs with early outdoor activities.
Many Scottsdale events are multi-day resort programs where the speaker is part of a larger experience, so we match for presence and flexibility as much as for topic. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about twenty-five minutes away, and two of our speakers live in Phoenix.
Top Keynote Speakers in Scottsdale
Strong choices for Scottsdale events on the Amplify roster start with the two speakers who live next door in Phoenix. Simon Luthi is a former Fortune 100 chief strategy officer at JPMorgan Chase and American Express who speaks on neuroscience and leadership in the AI era, and Andrea Merrill is a bestselling author and TEDx strategist with a master's in applied behavioral analysis. A short flight away, Erin Stafford, author of The Type A Trap, lives in San Diego, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Kofi Nartey is in Los Angeles, and CPA and USA Today bestselling author Mel Abraham is in Dana Point.
For resort programs, emcee and improvisational humorist Joel Zeff is built for multi-day Scottsdale events, Inc 500 CEO Jaime Taets fits executive retreats, and Bryan Reynolds suits sales kickoff audiences. Denver-based Amy Purdy, a 3x Paralympic medalist and New York Times bestselling author, makes a strong opening or closing keynote. There is no fee to event planners for booking through us.
Speakers Who Work This Market
Based Nearby in Arizona, California and Colorado
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Where Scottsdale Events Happen
The big resorts, including the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, The Phoenician and the Westin Kierland, carry most of the city's conference, incentive and association business with large ballrooms, golf and spa programs on site.
Old Town Scottsdale offers boutique hotels, restaurants and galleries for smaller meetings, dinners and receptions.
North Scottsdale and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve area hold desert resorts and private clubs suited to executive retreats and board meetings.
Phoenix and the wider Valley, including downtown Phoenix's convention space, are close enough for groups that need a larger venue for part of the program.
The Industries That Shape the Room
Sales incentives and corporate meetings. National companies reward top performers and gather leadership teams here, often in the winter months. See our sales kickoff speakers.
Financial services and insurance. Scottsdale is a favorite for wealth management, banking and insurance conferences. See our banking and financial services speakers.
Healthcare. Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus and the Valley's large health systems bring a steady medical meeting calendar. See our healthcare speakers.
Hospitality, golf and tourism. The resort economy employs thousands, and customer experience is the daily business. See our hospitality speakers.
Real estate. Valley growth keeps real estate, home building and mortgage groups active.
Time zone and heat
Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so Scottsdale lines up with Pacific time in summer and Mountain time in winter. Confirm session times with speakers in writing, and in summer keep outdoor elements to early morning or after sunset.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are the best keynote speakers in Scottsdale?It depends on the program. Strong choices for Scottsdale events on the Amplify roster include Simon Luthi and Andrea Merrill from Phoenix, Joel Zeff for multi-day resort programs, Jaime Taets for executive retreats, Bryan Reynolds for sales kickoffs and Amy Purdy as an opening or closing keynote.
Are there keynote speakers based near Scottsdale?Yes. Simon Luthi and Andrea Merrill both live in Phoenix. Erin Stafford, Kofi Nartey, Mel Abraham and Mike Robbins live in California, and Amy Purdy lives in Denver. The rest of the roster travels to Scottsdale.
How far in advance should we book a speaker for a Scottsdale event?Six months or more for January through April, when resorts and top speakers book early. Ninety days is usually enough for summer and fall dates.
When is the best time to hold a Scottsdale event?Winter and spring offer the best weather at the highest prices. Summer is much cheaper and works well for indoor programs, with outdoor activities early or late in the day.
Do you book speakers into Scottsdale resorts?Yes, regularly. Resort programs often run over several days, and we will tell you which speakers enjoy joining dinners, golf or other parts of the program.
What do keynote speakers cost for Scottsdale events?Standard market rates apply, typically $7,500 to $15,000 for emerging voices, $15,000 to $35,000 for established professionals and $35,000 or more for high-profile names. Phoenix-based speakers carry little travel cost.
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Browse Scottsdale Speakers by Topic
Every topic below is available in Scottsdale. Virtually the entire Amplify roster travels, so pick the subject your audience needs and we will send a shortlist, usually within one business day.
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Incentive trip, annual meeting or executive retreat?
Tell us which, and your dates. In Scottsdale the season sets the budget, and the format sets the speaker.