Get booked, seen,
and heard.
The annual Speaker Life Summit is always a must-attend event — the one room where speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs come to get visible, get booked, and connect with the people who change their trajectory. Two days of game-changing talks, hands-on workshops, and the relationships that lead to your next big stage. Miss it, and you'll hear about it all year.
The room where speakers rise.
Picture two days surrounded by the best in the business — powerhouse speakers on stage, the bookers and dealmakers who fill calendars in the room, and a community that dares you to play bigger. You'll walk out with a sharper message, real bookings in motion, and the kind of relationships most people wait years to build.
Questions or group rates? Email us at [email protected].
Venue & where to stay.
Hilton Garden Inn
Scottsdale North / Perimeter Center
Why you can't miss it.
Get on bigger stages
Meet the meeting planners, bookers, and hosts who fill calendars — and pitch yourself face to face.
Sharpen your message
Hands-on workshops that tighten your talk, your brand, and your offer until they practically sell themselves.
Find your people
Two days with speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who get it — the network that changes everything.
Choose your pass.
- Full access to both days of the Summit
- All keynotes, panels, and workshops
- Event workbook & resources
- Everything in General Admission
- Priority front-section seating
- VIP networking reception with speakers
- Reserved VIP seating & exclusive Q&A
Featured speakers & panelists
Lea Woodford
Host & Speaker
Cathy Droz
Emcee
Chris Voss
FBI Negotiation Legend & Bestselling Author
Lisa Guerrero
Speaker, Author & Award-winning journalist
Dave Sanderson
Speaker · Miracle on the Hudson
Chris Lee
Speaker Agent · CEO of Cal Entertainment
Matt Leitz
Speaker & AI Expert
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A taste of the agenda
Registration
Check in, grab your badge, and get settled before we begin.
Opening keynote
The Summit kicks off — own the mic.
Lunch
Break and connect over lunch.
Day ends
Wrap and head into the evening.
The detailed agenda will be available at registration.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Speaker Life Summit 2027?
January 21–22, 2027, live and in-person at Venue 8600, 8600 E Anderson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
How much are tickets?
General Admission is $297 and VIP is $397. Both are available now and include two full days of the summit.
Who is speaking?
Featured speakers include Chris Voss, Lisa Guerrero, Dave Sanderson, Chris Lee, and Matt Leitz, hosted by Lea Woodford with emcee Cathy Droz.
Is the summit virtual or in person?
It is live and in-person only, in Scottsdale, Arizona — no livestream.
Where should I stay?
A discounted room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North, minutes from the venue.