Resources
Event Planner Toolkit
As an extension of your team, we've created thoughtful resources to equip you in planning and delivering impactful events.
Event Planner Strategies & Secrets
Strategies & Secrets
What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Event Planners
AI can improve efficiency, but it can't replace human expertise. Here's what leading AI, innovation, and organizational behavior experts want event planners to know.
Strategies & Secrets
Why Waiting on Fall Event Planning Can Cost You
Fall event season will be here before you know it! September & October are consistently the busiest months for speaker bookings - and the planners who start early create the strongest events.
Strategies & Secrets
The "Second Stage" Strategy
The most impactful events don't stop when the speaker leaves the stage - they build on it! Learn the strategies worth considering to keep your keynote's momentum going long after your event ends.
Strategies & Secrets
The Real Drivers of Speaker ROI
Some speakers check the box. The best ones drive real ROI. If you're planning upcoming events, this is the shift that can change everything.
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight
Your Summer Podcast Playlist: GDA Team Favorites
Wherever summer takes you, explore the Backstage Pass episodes our team recommends most and the insights that continue to resonate.
Speaker Spotlight
Navigating the AI Era Pt. 2: The Human Advantage
As AI continues to evolve, human connection matters more than ever. These speakers share how to lead with empathy, communicate with purpose, and thrive in a tech-driven world.
Speaker Spotlight
Navigating the AI Era Pt. 1: AI Decoded
AI is moving fast, but results come down to strategy. These experts show how to apply it in ways that create real business value.
Speaker Spotlight
The Summer Reading List Curated For Event Planners
Looking for your next great read? These speaker share the same insights in their books that captivate audiences from the stage.
Coming To A Stage Near You
Explore the speakers booked for our corporate and nonprofit clients this month. These events highlight the conversations and ideas shaping events across a wide range of industries GDA partners with.
7 Steps To Booking The Right Speaker
Booking the right speaker doesn’t have to be complicated. Our step-by-step guide walks you through each stage of the process so you know exactly what to expect.
Let's find your perfect speaker!
Share your vision and let us curate the voices that bring it to life.