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
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 in 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)
Panelists: 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.
Lucky Draws
Convention Chairman
Breakout Session 1
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Room 1: Lessons from Everest - Scaling the Business of Speaking
David Lim (CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, APSS Hall Of Fame)
Room 2: Stay Irreplaceable - Launch Your Continuous Innovation Mindset
Derek Ariss (Head of Innovation Education at Innoventiem)
Room 3: You Can Quote Me On That: How To Grow Your Media Visibility
Debbie Yong (Comms, PR and Branding Consultant)
Breakout Session 2
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Room 1: Algorithms And Ambition: Transforming From AI-Ready to AI-Reimagined In The Age Of Intelligent Agents
Manoj Menon (Founder / MD, Twimbit)
Room 2: Why Some Talented Speakers Struggle (and Others Get Booked Again and Again)
Michael Arnot & Marty Wilson
Room 3: 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 Humble Speaker - 40 Years of Best (and Worst) Practices
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 - “Why communities matter, especially now”
Host: Sha-En Yeo (CSP)
Panellists: 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
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Room 1: The Power of Our Potential: Beyond What Is Possible
Tiffany Markman (Global Communication Expert, Writer & Trainer)
Room 2: Making the Invisible Visible: Designing Learning Moments that Audiences Can See, Touch, and Apply
Matt Rawlins (CEO & Founder, Green Bench Consulting)
Room 3: The Relevance Advantage: How Great Speakers Make Every Audience Feel Seen
Paul N Larsen (Global Speaker, Author & Educator)
Breakout Session 2
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Room 1: How Much are You Leaving on the Table?
Leanne Christie (CEO, House of O)
Room 2: The Authority Engine: Using Podcasting to Expan...
Amanda & Jasmin (Award-winning Podcast Co-Host: The Forties Formula)
Room 3: 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)
Closing Address
where creativity meets innovation, and imagination knows no bounds.
where creativity meets innovation, and imagination knows no bounds.