APSS CONVENTION 2026
BECOME TRULY UNDENIABLY, ABSOLUTELY IRREPLACEABLE
1, 2 May 2026
One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
APSS CONVENTION 2026
BECOME TRULY UNDENIABLY, ABSOLUTELY IRREPLACEABLE
1, 2 May 2026
One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
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As we embark on this journey of creativity and innovation, the next chapter of our event delves deeper into how AI and human ingenuity come together to shape the future. Get ready to explore the groundbreaking ideas, inspiring stories, and transformative experiences that await you. Let’s dive into what makes this convention a must-attend for forward-thinking professionals.
Our Esteemed Speakers
Emcees
Day 1 (May 1)
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Opening Keynote
Closing Keynote
Day 2 (May 2)
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Opening Keynote
Closing Keynote
Opening Address
Convention Chairman
Opening Keynote: Speaking is Not the Business. Getting the Gig is the Business
David Avrin (CSP, Global Speaking Fellow)
Panel Discussion 1: Who is Hiring You and Why?
Host: Dr Jerome Joseph (CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, APSS Hall Of Fame)
Panelist: Ronald Lim, Michael Arnot
Irreplaceable Expert: Charting Your Path to Global Thought Leadership
Heather Hansen (Thinkers50 Radar)
Round Table Pods
A Quickfire Masterclass, led by Specialist in the field.
Breakout Session 1
Click to view Breakout Room 1–3
Breakout Room 1 (Ballroom): Lessons from Everest - Scaling the Business of Speaking
David Lim (CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, APSS Hall Of Fame)
Breakout Room 2 (Napier): Stay Irreplaceable - Launch Your Continuous Innovation Mindset
Derek Ariss (Head of Innovation Education at Innoventiem)
Breakout Room 3 (Read): You Can Quote Me On That: How To Grow Your Media Visibility
Debbie Yong (Comms, PR and Branding Consultant)
Breakout Session 2
Click to view Breakout Room 1–3
Breakout Room 1 (Ballroom): Algorithms and Ambition: The New Rules for Everything That Matters
Manoj Menon (Founder / MD, Twimbit)
Breakout Room 2 (Napier): Why Some Talented Speakers Struggle (and Others Get Booked Again and Again)
Michael Arnot & Marty Wilson (Mainstage)
Breakout Room 3 (Read): Absolutely Irreplaceable Influence: Building a Community of Collaborators That Elevates Your Stage and Your Business
Afeef Hussain (International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Mentor Co-Founder and VP of MAHPR and MPSA)
Closing Keynote
The Global Speakers’ Playbook
Scott Friedman (CSP, Global Speaking Fellow)
Gala Dinner
Emcee: Guan & Karolina
Day 2 - Welcome
Convention Vice-Chair
"The Power of Our Potential: Beyond What Is Possible"
Su-Yen Wong (CSP)
Panel Discussion Day 2
Host: Sha-En (CSP)
Panellist: Megha Singh, Marc Teo, Angel Kilian
GSF President's Address
From Rock Bottom to Reconnection: Reclaiming Authentic Connection in a Life on Stage
Nick Jonsson (Global Gurus 2026)
Breakout Session 1
Click to view Breakout Room 1–3
Breakout Room 1 (Ballroom): Create Content That Gets You Booked: LinkedIn As A Stage For Earning Attention, Trust & Fees
Tiffany Markman (Global Communication Expert, Writer & Trainer)
Breakout Room 2 (Napier): Making the Invisible Visible: Designing Learning Moments that Audiences Can See, Touch, and Apply
Matt Rawlins (CEO & Founder, Green Bench Consulting)
Breakout Room 3 (Read ): The Relevance Advantage: How Great Speakers Make Every Audience Feel Seen
Paul N Larsen (Global Speaker, Author & Educator)
Breakout Session 2
Click to view Breakout Room 1–3
Breakout Room 1 (Ballroom): How Much are You Leaving on the Table?
Leanne Christie (CEO, House of O)
Breakout Room 2 (Napier): The Authority Engine: Using Podcasting to Expand Reach, Reputation & Revenue
Amanda & Jasmin (Award-winning Podcast Co-Host: The Forties Formula)
Breakout Room 3 (Read): From Conversations to Results - How We Helped Over 300 Teams Implement Change Using Our DEEP Model and Deliver Results
Kenneth Kwan (CSP)
Closing Keynote: Keeping the Light On - Staying Irreplaceable in a Shifting World
Tanvi Gautam (Award-winning Global Keynote Speaker)
where creativity meets innovation, and imagination knows no bounds.
where creativity meets innovation, and imagination knows no bounds.