Mike Pence: 2025 Profile in
Courage Award Recipient

The 2025 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award® will be presented to Vice President Michael R. Pence
for putting his life and career on the line to ensure the constitutional transfer of presidential power on January 6, 2021.

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Fresh Faces to WWSG

Discover our new motivational thought leaders, subject matter experts, and drivers of innovation and change.

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Cargo Ships at Port Article by Peter Goodman

Experts Weigh in: Global Trade

Tariffs, international trade agreements, supply chain strategies, global economic trends, and the future of commerce.

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Representing the Best
in Modern Wellness

Out speakers include mental health speakers, medical innovators, influential policymakers,
bestselling authors, and health and wellness advocates.

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Hero Raja Rajamannar Speaking on a stage

Host Raja Rajamannar: CMO of Mastercard

With decades of experience at the helm of one of the world’s most recognized brands, Raja Rajamannar delivers high-impact insights.

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AI and Industry Transformation: What’s Next and How to Prepare

By leveraging the expertise and insights of AI experts, organizations can unlock the full potential of AI and position themselves for long-term success.

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Highlighted Thought Leaders

DeMaurice Smith

Marc Short

Seema Verma

Sara Fischer

Anand Shah

Robert O’Brien

Raja Rajamannar

Patrick McGee

John Kelly

Jeff Sessions

Robert Zoellick

Caitlin Rivers

Deborah Birx

Segun Oduolowu

Joseph Grogan

Paul Nicklen

Larry Hogan

Peter Goodman

Moiya McTier

Gary Locke

Josh Kraushaar

Hank Paulson

Ryan Dusick

Loretta Mester

Niall Ferguson

Dave Chokshi

Martin Gruenberg

Ben Sasse

Robert Redfield

Jennifer Burns

Eric Holcomb

Jon Krohn

David Frum

Allen West

Elaine Chao

Stephen Harper

Erika Ayers Badan

Mike Pence

Roy Blunt

Tomi Lahren

Chris Miller

Nicholas Christakis

Scott Walker

Michael Pillsbury

Sean Bratches

Annie Leibovitz

John Roberts

Olga Koroleva

Shubham Banerjee

Scott Gottlieb

DeMaurice Smith

Marc Short

Seema Verma

Sara Fischer

Anand Shah

Robert O’Brien

Raja Rajamannar

Patrick McGee

John Kelly

Jeff Sessions

Robert Zoellick

Caitlin Rivers

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Insights

Patrick McGee’s Book, Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company Coming Soon!

For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only…

Applause for WWSG

The consistent professionalism and quality for the way Worldwide Speakers Group handles events shows that they think of each detail and every contingency beforehand.

Newt Gingrich, Distinguished Leader, Visionary, & Political Vanguard; 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1995-1999); Best-Selling Author

All timing and logistics were seamless, and the client was super engaged and thankful. I’m happy to report that we have another WIN for WWSG! Let’s build on the momentum together!

Josh Linkner, Tech Entrepreneur, Hyper-Growth CEO, NYT Best-Selling Author, Venture Capitalist, and Keynote Speaker

Thanks again for all your help. Your entire team there is truly stellar.

American Property Casualty Insurance Association

We always enjoy working with WWSG, and we thank you and your team for your diligence, thoroughness, and professionalism. Planning is already underway for next year's event (no rest for the weary). We hope to have every opportunity to work with you again in the near future.

Texas American Resources Company

I hope to work again and again with Worldwide Speakers Group on the selection of our keynote and endnote speakers for our annual conference and other events. Our representative and her associate were terrific from my first communication to them until our speaking-event concluded... It is easy to see why many of the top speakers in the country work with Worldwide Speakers Group.

The National Recreation and Park Association

Everything was buttoned up, from the initial outreach to the event execution and post follow-up. I have a great team of representatives from WWSG to work with, first class experience.

American Century Investments

The team at WWSG is certainly at the top of the scale. Building a long-term relationship with the client has really set WWSG apart and we clearly saw that with our partnership. WWSG found creative ways to build the partnership which results in a win-win for all.

Erik Qualman, Top Technology and Motivational Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author & Futurist

They provide us well-prepared and informed speakers who understand our expectations and unique format. With WWSG, we know that the speaker fees are fair and trust that the event will be a success.

The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California

The WWSG team are super responsive and flexible. I will definitely work with them again to find speakers for my next event.

Ernst & Young LLP

“After 20 years in the lecture series business, WWSG has become a valued partner. We produce over 24 speaking events a year and have worked with dozens of agencies. We appreciate WWSG’s unparalleled professionalism, integrity, and creativity in suggesting speakers that are unique to the speaker circuit."

The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California

The consistent professionalism and quality for the way Worldwide Speakers Group handles events shows that they think of each detail and every contingency beforehand.

Newt Gingrich, Distinguished Leader, Visionary, & Political Vanguard; 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1995-1999); Best-Selling Author

All timing and logistics were seamless, and the client was super engaged and thankful. I’m happy to report that we have another WIN for WWSG! Let’s build on the momentum together!

Josh Linkner, Tech Entrepreneur, Hyper-Growth CEO, NYT Best-Selling Author, Venture Capitalist, and Keynote Speaker

Thanks again for all your help. Your entire team there is truly stellar.

American Property Casualty Insurance Association

Texas American Resources Company

The National Recreation and Park Association

Everything was buttoned up, from the initial outreach to the event execution and post follow-up. I have a great team of representatives from WWSG to work with, first class experience.

American Century Investments

The WWSG Difference

A distinguished global talent agency and trusted partner to the world’s top thought leaders, Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is a leading professional services firm delivering innovative keynote and public speaking solutions to corporate, trade, education, and commercial clients around the world. Recognized as one of the premier public speaking agencies and speakers bureaus in Washington, DC, WWSG connects organizations looking for speakers with inspirational speakers, influential guest speakers, and the great speakers of today. Our consultative approach, deep industry expertise, and commitment to excellence have made us the first choice for event planners seeking great speakers for conferences, annual meetings, and high-impact events.