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Association Conference Keynote Speaker on Trust and Change
“Matt’s session was a clear high point at our conference. He elevated the entire Experience.”
Mary Hladio, VP Professional Development
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High-Energy Keynotes That Increase Engagement and Deliver Real Member Value
Matt Brauning delivers high-energy, highly interactive keynote experiences that keep audiences engaged from the first minute to the last.
Associations bring Matt in when they want more than a well-received session. They want a room that is fully engaged, members who stay present, and ideas that continue to create value long after the conference ends.
His keynotes combine humor, audience participation, and practical leadership strategies to ensure attendees walk away with clear, actionable takeaways they can immediately apply in their organizations.
The result is an experience your members talk about during the event and continue to reference long after they return to work.
“He hit the mark with our attendees who represent a niche market.”
Terra Erb, Executive Director
Why Associations Bring Matt In
Drive Engagement in the Room and Strengthen Value Across Your Membership
Associations face a consistent challenge.
You need sessions that are engaging in the moment, but also reinforce the long-term value of being part of your organization.
Energy alone is not enough.
Content alone is not enough.
Your members expect both.
Matt’s keynotes are designed to deliver that balance.
He creates a high-energy, interactive experience that keeps attendees fully engaged while delivering practical tools they can apply immediately in their leadership and teams.
At the same time, his focus on trust, communication, and navigating change gives members something deeper they can take back and use, increasing the overall value they associate with your event and your organization.
Attendees leave with ideas they can use right away!
You create a stronger experience that supports member retention and future event attendance.
Trusted by Associations Nationwide
Matt has worked with associations across industries, helping create keynote experiences that drive engagement in the room and reinforce the value members expect from their events.
Most Requested Association Conference Keynote -
THE FIREBOX PRINCIPLE:
Unlocking Motivation That Lasts
Most professionals are not struggling with effort. They are struggling with sustained motivation.
This keynote reveals the internal drivers behind motivation and shows how leaders can create lasting engagement instead of short-term spikes.
For association audiences, this translates into stronger leadership, more engaged teams, and better results within their organizations.
It is especially effective as an opening keynote, setting the tone for a high-energy event while delivering meaningful substance.
“Captivated our audience!”
Eden Watson, IUCX and 311 Engage
Designed for Conferences That Want Both Energy and Lasting Impact
Matt frequently speaks with audiences including:
Annual association conferences • Industry conventions • Leadership summits • National Association Events • Member engagement events • State or Regional Associations • Board and volunteer leadership groups • Multi-day conferences needing a strong opening or closing keynote
Each keynote is customized to align with your audience, your industry, and the specific outcomes you want for your event.
“If you get the chance to hear him speak, don’t miss it!"
Lisa Holbrook, Executive Director
Real, Unedited Speaking Moments
Get a feel for the pacing, audience participation, and practical teaching from full speaking segments.
Ideal for leadership offsites, company meetings, conferences, and sales kickoff events.
A High-Energy Conference Kickoff That Still Has Substance
Some events need deep training and CEUs.
Others need the room to come alive.
A High-Energy Conference Experience That Supports Long-Term Member Value. Many conferences need more than information. They need a shared experience that brings the room together and reinforces why members attend year after year.
Matt delivers a keynote that is highly engaging, interactive, and high-energy, while still grounded in practical leadership insights.
Attendees stay engaged, participate throughout, and leave with ideas they can immediately apply, while event leaders gain a session that supports stronger feedback scores, higher perceived value, and increased future attendance.
"Very engaging and interactive. The audience participation kept it very lively!"
Lori Hinkley
Book Michigan Based Keynote Speaker Matt Brauning
Looking for a keynote speaker who brings energy and substance to your conference, annual meeting, or leadership event? Matt partners with HR leaders, executives, and association program teams who want their people communicating clearly and moving forward together. Tell us about your event, your audience, and your goals, and we'll help you check fit and availability. Call or text directly at 616-965-2110 or fill out the form below. We can't wait to hear about your event.
"Matt takes the time to listen to your needs and tailor his presentation to resonate with your audience."
Courtny Cardosa, 62A District Court
About Matt Brauning, CSP
Matt Brauning, CSP, is a keynote speaker, 3-time best-selling author, and a huge yo-yo nerd. He holds the Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) designation, the highest earned designation one can achieve in the speaking industry, held by fewer than 17% of National Speakers Association members worldwide.
In 20 years on stage, Matt has spoken at places like TEDx, McDonald's, NASDAQ, and the United States Air Force Academy. He's been in a few movies, and you may have caught him on morning television on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
Matt created Culture Integrity™, a framework for aligning an organization's stated values with the way its people work together every day. Using Values Intelligence (VQ)™ and data-driven assessments, he works alongside leaders to build on what's already working and close the gaps that slow down high-performing teams. In practice, that means helping teams build trust during change, find purpose and motivation that lasts, and communicate effectively across generations. Each of those is a keynote, and each can go deeper as a hands-on workshop or team-building session.
His upcoming book, Generational Static: Cut Through the Noise and Unlock Leaders in Every Generation, releases in January 2027. Through relatable, research-backed stories from shop floors to boardrooms, it shows leaders what each generation brings to the table, and how to get four generations working as one team.
Off stage, Matt performs improv comedy, and he brings it into every presentation, so expect plenty of laughs. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his amazing wife Lola and awesome son Valiant, where he enjoys rock climbing and watching pro wrestling.
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