Agenda APSC 2020
The program for 2020 will be continuously updated.Day 1 - 31 Aug 2020
What’s Happening:
The world
and us
Day 2 - 1 Sept 2020
Who You Need to Be:
Your message, influence
and reach
Day 3 - 2 Sept 2020
Where To Focus:
Business models and
revenue opportunities
Day 4 - 3 Sept 2020
How To Do It:
Technology and tools of
today’s speaking business
Day 5 - 4 Sept 2020
Who You Are:
Your mindset
and potential
8:15 am-9:00 am
Virtual Platform
9:00 am-9:05 am
Virtual Platform
9:05 am-9:15 am
Virtual Platform
In a Crisis, How do We Plan for The Future?
We ask the right questions.
Dr. Bertice Berry PhD, American sociologist, author, lecturer, educator, speaker
Dr. Bertice Berry
The Business Impact 2020 – What’s Next?
The global impact on business, the fallout and where to look for opportunities
Tiffani Bova, Global Growth and Innovation Evangelist, Salesforce, WSJ Best-Selling Author of GrowthIQ
Tiffani Bova
10:10 am-10:35 am
Virtual Platform
Interview – What Is The Impact On Business In Asia? Where Can We Focus?
Insights into the Asia Pacific region
Susan Breniman
Business, Speaking and Humanity
Seven lessons from seven decades
Paul Dunn, TEDx speaker, Think Tank Senior Fellow, Chairman B1G1
Paul Dunn
11:00 am-11:15 am
Virtual Platform
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Virtual Platform
APSC Lab: Talk Like TED
Why, when and how to prepare for the TED stage
Fenella Kernebone; Stephanie Busari and Elena Cresia Brazil
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Virtual Platform
6:00 pm-6:05 pm
Virtual Platform
Same Planet, Different World
Why the world will never be same, and what to expect in the new future
Dr. Graeme Codrington, futurist, strategist, disruptive forces expert
Dr. Graeme Codrington
6:35 pm-7:00 pm
Virtual Platform
Science, the Virus, Misinformation and Trust
Aka when can we really get back on planes?
Jerome Boyd-Kirkup, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Hummingbird Bioscience
Jerome Boyd-Kirkup, PhD
Warrior leadership
With a heart of humility
Claire Chiang, Co-founder of Banyan Tree, chairperson Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund, Activist, Singapore Women's Hall of Fame Inductee
Claire Chiang
8:00 pm-8:15 pm
Virtual Platform
8:30 am-9:00 am
Virtual Platform
9:00 am-9:05 am
Virtual Platform
The Promise To The One
Find the integrity in your message and being. Jason Hewlett, Leadership Expert, Author, Speaker Hall of Fame. Based on his brand new book, Jason will help us understand that the... Read More
Jason Hewlett
9:30 am-10:00 am
Virtual Platform
10:00 am-10:30 am
Virtual Platform
Social Media Strategies for Thought Leaders in a New Era
Redefining your voice, message, and audience for relevancy and impact. Niklas Myhr, PhD, CSP, The Social Media Professor. Dr. Niklas Myhr (The Social Media Professor) will share how you –... Read More
Niklas Myhr, PhD, CSP
11:00 am-11:15 am
Virtual Platform
Want to Write a Book This Year? How About 10?
A creative look at the author opportunity – you’ll be surprised and inspired. Pravin Shekar, The Outlier Marketer, professional speaker and author. Shraddha Anu Shekar, The Teen Mythologist. Are you... Read More
Pravin Shekar and Shraddha Anu Shekar
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Virtual Platform
6:00 pm-6:05 pm
Virtual Platform
Be Thumb-Stopping!
The long and short of video storytelling. Julian Mather, speaker, trainer, author, adventurer, and videographer. Who ‘COVID-panicked’ and tried to wedge a long presentation into a short virtual slot? Bet... Read More
Julian Mather
Timbre – Developing the Resonance
Make the impossible possible to speak and coach globally. Cynthia Zhai, CSP, voice coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. Starting with zero connections in a foreign land and English as... Read More
Cynthia Zhai
Stepping into your bravest message
And Prince Harry’s role in her journey. Nazhath Faheema, founder hash.peace, advocate for racial and religious diversity, TEDx speaker, lecturer. Can you imagine being thrust into the limelight after a... Read More
Nazhath Faheema
Double “Why”
What the Russian language can teach us about deep connection, trust and integrity. Artem Mushin-Makedonskiy, business storyteller, speaker, trainer, consultant. Russians are the kind of people that are grumpy and... Read More
Artem Mushin-Makedonskiy
8:00 pm-8:15 pm
Virtual Platform
8:30 am-9:00 am
Virtual Platform
9:00 am-9:05 am
Virtual Platform
Think like an inventor
The mindset and motivation to spot opportunities, take initiative and embrace change. Julie Holmes, professional speaker, technology and innovation strategist. In the blink of an eye everything changed. Your plans,... Read More
Julie Holmes
Innovative speaker business strategies for a changed world
How to embrace creativity in a time of massive disruption. Josh Linkner, tech entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker and professional jazz guitarist. Peter Sheahan, keynote speaker, thought leader, consultant, CEO... Read More
Peter Sheahan
Josh Linkner
10:25 am-11:00 am
Virtual Platform
11:00 am-11:15 am
Virtual Platform
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Virtual Platform
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Virtual Platform
6:00 pm-6:05 pm
Virtual Platform
How to build a business with a backend that would make a Kardashian jealous!
The business you benefit from in your sleep. Brad Hauck, Mr Web Marketing, digital agency owner and keynote speaker Learn how Brad grew his business to seven figures in just... Read More
Brad Hauck
Ecosystems: the new playground to make big change happen
And how speakers can help leaders succeed. Greg Bernarda, speaker, best-selling author, consultant, adviser, Strategyzer coach. Large companies are often nervous about innovation, resulting in attempts to imitate start-ups at... Read More
Greg Bernarda
7:15 pm-8:00 pm
Virtual Platform
Raising the bar, breaking the mould and creating a whole new market place
When everything changes, it’s time to change everything. Vinh Giang, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, magician. Vinh Giang became one of the first early adopters in the virtual space the moment COVID-19... Read More
8:00 pm-8:15 pm
Virtual Platform
8:30 am-9:00 am
Virtual Platform
9:00 am-9:05 am
Virtual Platform
9:05 am-9:35 am
Virtual Platform
How Speakers Should be Marketing Themselves Now
And for the next 18-24 months. Marty Wilson, resilience and change speaker, TEDx veteran, comedian. Michael Arnot, founder and head speaker agent at Encore Speakers, speaking coach. Join this session,... Read More
Marty Wilson and Michael Arnot
Taking Your Business to the Next Level with Digital Mastery
The power of video to create your brand. Avi Arya, social media influencer, digital marketing expert, founder Internet Moguls Would you like to understand how some of the biggest tourism... Read More
Avi Arya
10:15 am-11:00 am
Virtual Platform
10:15 am-11:00 am
Virtual Platform
11:00 am-11:15 am
Virtual Platform
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Virtual Platform
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Virtual Platform
6:00 pm-6:05 pm
Virtual Platform
14 New Tech Tools to Super-Charge Your Speaking Business
It’s time to make friends with technology. Dale Beaumont, Technology Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Founder Bizversity and Best Selling Author. Like it or not technology is now part of every business,... Read More
Dale Beaumont
How to Design and Sell Virtual Workshops to Corporate Clients
That will get you booked over and over again. Susan Armstrong, Talent Development Expert, Speaker, Master Trainer And Author Our business changed dramatically in 2020, leaving many of us wondering... Read More
Susan Armstrong
6:05 pm-6:45 pm
Virtual Platform
6:45 pm-7:30 pm
Virtual Platform
It’s not (all) about the tech!
No really, it isn’t. Adam Khoo, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Master Trainer Adam Khoo has touched the lives of over 20 million people in more than 80 countries through... Read More
Adam Khoo
8:00 pm-8:15 pm
Virtual Platform
8:30 am-9:00 am
Virtual Platform
9:00 am-9:05 am
Virtual Platform
9:05 am-9:45 am
Virtual Platform
9:45 am-10:20 am
Virtual Platform
Leading From Within
Unlocking our purpose to lead through difficult times
Milena Nguyen, life purpose coach, personal brand and business strategist, writer, artist, and yogi
Milena Nguyen
11:00 am-11:15 am
Virtual Platform
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Virtual Platform
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Virtual Platform
6:00 pm-6:05 pm
Virtual Platform
Panel: Nurturing Relationships in the New Era
How do we build or strengthen relationships in a digital world? Moderated by Su-Yen Wong. Panellists: Coen Tan, Brenda Tan, Amelia Marican and Rainer Wolf. What do relationships look like... Read More
Brenda Tan
Amelia Marican
Su-Yen Wong
Coen Tan
Deep Human Super-skills in a Brave New World
Understanding the importance of adaptive resilience. Crystal Lim-Lange, future-readiness expert, education pioneer, public speaker, author. Dr Gregor Lim-Lange, expert in clinical and positive psychology, social emotional intelligence and mindfulness, author... Read More
Crystal & Dr Greg Lim-Lange
Generative Responsibility. Historic Opportunity
Are you ready to devote yourself to uplifting humanity? Ron Kaufman, author, columnist, management consultant, keynote speaker, and founder of UP! Your Service. We live in an era when the... Read More
Ron Kaufman
7:40 pm-7:45 pm
Virtual Platform
APSS President’s Speech
Kenneth Kwan
7:45 pm-7:50 pm
Virtual Platform
7:50 pm-8:00 pm
Virtual Platform
8:30 pm-9:30 pm
Virtual Platform