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Whether you need the technical know-how or already have it - our speakers are ready and so are we. Let HWA be your experienced, trusted partner in hosting virtual engagements.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Here are just a few powerful speakers exploring history, representation, identity and diversity for your upcoming Black History Month programming. It's not too late to schedule a thought-provoking virtual event to engage your audience.
Shaq & Charles Barkley Team up for an Incredible Virtual Program!
Longtime pals and NBA icons, SHAQUILLE O'NEAL and CHARLES BARKLEY team up to share countless quips, and hilarious stories about their lives. It’s an hour your audience will never forget. Watch some of their antics here >> It’s the ultimate “Inside” view complete with:
Career Highlights: Clips and Conversation
All-Star Stories: Leadership & Loss
Facts on Family: What’s Important
Social Media Style: Comedic vs. Courageous
Lifestyle: Investments & Indulgences
Fireside Chat: Game Time!
Each program includes an autograph race with signed items to be gifted for Sponsor VIPs or a charity donation.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & INTERACTIVE EVENTS
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TIP: The days of passive audiences are over — audiences are more likely to engage when it’s a two-way conversation. Audience involvement is easy in a Virtual format. We’ve worked on events with online Q&A, polls, or even quizzes. Some events are involving their audience by making them part of the program. They are interviewing an attendee or getting a large group involved in a dynamic chat room.
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JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (JEDI)
These HWA Speakers are using their voices to promote conversations about anti-racism and allyship. They serve as guides as we have important, sometimes uncomfortable discussions about systemic racism and bias. By sharing their stories and insights, these speakers bring hope for lasting change that rises up from mutual understanding.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE A POST-COVID WORLD
A question on so many organizations' minds right now is: "How can I successfully and safely re-open my business?" HWA's business leaders offer substantive, actionable, and creative virtual presentations on this very topic. From the logistics of re-opening in a post coronavirus world, to the innovative strategies to keep customers and employees engaged, to the dos and don'ts of branding and messaging in these times, these HWA speakers are associated with some of the most successful businesses in the world, and offer game-changing content.
NEW REALITIES: GLOBAL OUTLOOK & SECURITY
As the pandemic crosses borders and threatens global health security, governments’ reactions have varied in their efforts to stabilize their nation’s health, economy and national security. These HWA speakers are experts in how Coronavirus has impacted our relationships with other nations, as well as any threats to homeland security, cybersecurity, and economic stability. What weaknesses have been revealed in our vital supply chains- like food, medical testing and equipment, and vaccine development - and where are the lessons learned to ensure forward stability?
NEW REALITIES: ECONOMY
HWA Speakers are experts on the Economy and help us see the straight line through the roller-coaster Covid-19 economy. From market outlook to the role of Central Banks, to access to capital and stimulus deals, our speakers have the insights that help us see the trends through the chaos. Audiences seek insights from these speakers on supply chain vulnerabilities and trade implications, blockchain, geo-economic security and bright spots of opportunity.
NEW REALITIES: BUSINESS INNOVATION
HWA Speakers are experts on how businesses can innovate during this time of disruption to regain footing and even find new opportunities. The world has changed for consumers and target markets, and businesses need to rethink communication, delivery, and perhaps even manufacturing. Mandated working from home orders forced employees and businesses to figure out what works and what doesn’t- but, the way we work will never be the same.
NEW REALITIES: LEADING THROUGH DISRUPTION
HWA Speakers are experts on how to lead during this time of chaos. All organizations- non-profits, corporations, schools, places of faith and even households- are in upheaval and looking for leadership to guide the way. But how do you lead in the midst of continued uncertainty? These HWA Speakers offer insights and lessons.
NEW REALITIES: THE FUTURE OF TECH
From rapidly approaching technological changes on the horizon, as well as the role COVID-19 has played in prompting and accelerating market shifts across the globe, these HWA speakers help audiences understand how tech is fundamentally changing our economy and how businesses and workers can adapt and master new technological advances to their advantage.
NEW REALITIES: INSPIRATION & WELLNESS
How do we heal and cope in an evolving, uncertain environment? How can we stay focused and positive to deal with anxiety at this time? These HWA Speakers offer understanding for the new world we find ourselves living in, and how to find meaning in everyday moments and navigate complicated emotions.
NEW REALITIES: DOCTORS & SCIENTISTS
These HWA speakers are doctors, scientists and wellness experts who offer insights on the science and medicine of the virus, how it affects us physically, and how to mitigate against the stress and anxiety of living through a pandemic.
NEW REALITIES: NEWS + MEDIA
From what we know so far about the coronavirus and how to stay safe, to connecting us to those on the front lines, to bringing us top stories in new "virtual" ways, HWA's leading journalists are engaging and informing in equal measure.