GLOBAL KEYNOTE CHALLENGE

DARE TO INSPIRE THE WORLD

As the excitement builds for the Ultimate Global Keynote Challenge, we are eagerly anticipating your unique contribution. Your Teaser Video is not just an entry; it’s a testament to your courage, creativity, and potential.

“No victory is truly won until you win a victory for humanity.”
— Brahm Memone

IMPORTANT Dates

1. Teaser Submission – December 21st

2. Top Ten Keynote Selection  – January 7th

3. Grand Finale – February 4th

1. Teaser Submission – CLOSED. 

We received an overwhelming number of entries!!

Kickstart your entry with a riveting 3-minute video that captures the essence of your chosen global issue. Make us sit up, take notice, and eagerly anticipate more!

You will need to provide us with a link to your video by December 21st, 2023, in the application form sent with the confirmation email, or use the link below. The video must be either uploaded to YouTube or FaceBook with the hashtag #glisgkc.

When you are ready with your video, use the following form to submit your application:

2. Top Ten Selection –

From all the gripping entries, our expert panel will identify ten standout voices to take the spotlight in the finals.

The top ten entries will be announced live on a global Zoom call on January 7th.

 

3. The Grand Finale –

If you’re among the chosen ten, gear up to illuminate minds on February 4th.

Deliver an 18-minute TED-style keynote on the Zoom platform, captivating a global audience with your insights and solutions.

 

CRITERIA

We’re on the hunt for passionate voices eager to address the most pressing challenges our world faces today. Whether it’s the transformative power of

  • AI and/or Technology
  • The ripple effects of economic changes, 
  • The urgent call of climate change, 
  • The evolving landscape of education, 
  • The implications of population growth,
  •  The shadows of pandemics, 
  • The silent crisis of mental health 
  • The changing landscape of Leadership  
  • Other (your choice that is relevant to global issues)

👉  We want to hear your perspective.

IF you use slides, please have them inside your presentation window. See YouTube example video at the bottom for a preview, if you must use slides. 

Watch Your Email Box

Watch your email box for regular updates, including keynote training, TED-style presentations and tips on a great production presentation. 

TRAINING VIDEOS

Please view the training videos to start building your compelling 3 minute teaser and the TED-Style Keynote

Your 3 Minute Teaser Video:

Details about the requirement of the 3 minute Teaser Video

Screenshare / Slides

How to use screenshare if you want to. It is optional to have screenshare. Bit if you really want to show slides here is how it’s done as in this video, whether states or animated slides.

Screenshare –  here is how to do it in the background.

Pressing Issues. How to choose your  Topic. FAQ

9 categories. What are the 9 categories and how to choose one to speak about. 

Basics of a TED-Style Keynote & Technology Basics.  

What is a TED-Style Keynote and requirements (Starts at @40:00 mins)

Simple technology on Steroids by Cajetan Barretto

How to use technology to make an impactful 3 minute Teaser Video as well as make effective online presentations!!

FAQ – About the Ultimate Global Keynote Challenge

Important things you may want to know about the Ultimate Global Keynote Challenge to be more effective

Effective Keynotes: Lance Miller

WCPS (2005) Champion Lance Miller explains how to be an effective keynote presenter!!

Killer Keynotes – Craig Valentine 

WCPS (1999) Craig Valentine on storytelling in keynotes and how to be effective.