John Bates is one of the masterminds behind the TEDx Speaker Boot Camp. He is a seasoned TEDx Talker having given Talks for TEDx and TEDActive. John has coached hundreds of TEDx Talkers.  At this Regional Alliance meeting, John will share his TEDx and TED experiences, his philosophies on speaking and performance, and offer guidance on how to become a speaker who is dynamic, engaging, entertaining and inspiring.

Following John's keynote, members will begin their private Alliance Group meetings. We will also host a CEO Luncheon after the meeting, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, to enable our members to meet CEOs from throughout the Alliance.