How to Use keynote speaker in a Sentence

keynote speaker

noun
  • Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.
  • There will also an hour-long keynote speaker each day.
    — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Baker and Quan were keynote speakers for the event.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The teens canvassed their peers for feedback on choosing the keynote speaker.
    — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The keynote speaker will be retired Navy Capt.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Mnookin was keynote speaker at the conference.
    — Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The keynote speaker is retired Navy Capt.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • All adult attendees will also receive a copy of one of the keynote speakers’ books.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Attendees were treated to a keynote speaker, panels, and a booth fair.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Kirk's widow, Erika, is one of the keynote speakers at the summit.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Don’t miss the event and special keynote speaker, Tananarive Due.
    — Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Guests will get to see some of the various bird species that live and roam in our region via workshops, classes and keynote speakers.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The event will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, a children's corner and keynote speakers.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez will be the keynote speaker.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The keynote speaker will be WJZ's very own Rick Ritter.
    — Janay Reece, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • This demand has created a new generation of keynote speakers.
    — Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Marine veteran Gerald Freibrun will be the keynote speaker.
    — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
  • Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Wild in-arena host Kirsten Krull will serve as the event’s emcee, while sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer is the keynote speaker.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
  • David Meade is one of the world's leading keynote speakers, trusted by Fortune 500 brands to inspire their people.
    — David Meade, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
  • At the same time, geopolitical keynote speakers are experiencing major growth in demand.
    — Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • My mother was, however, invited to be a keynote speaker at CatCon, the biggest cat-centric pop culture event in the world.
    — Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Scurry is one of the keynote speakers, along with Laurent Dubois, a historian who has written multiple books on soccer.
    — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Just over three years ago, Schneider was the keynote speaker at a boot camp graduation at Naval Station Great Lakes.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • The high margins prompted a keynote speaker at a mining conference this week in Colorado Springs to predict that the next phase of the gold rush would be in the shares of gold miners.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Vance, a former Marine, was the keynote speaker for the USMC celebration event.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
  • William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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