Webinars
Become a Paid Keynote Speaker
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a paid keynote speaker?
Whether you're already speaking at conferences, considering sharing your expertise on stage, or simply curious about the speaking industry, this special Women and Climate webinar will provide an insider's look at the world of professional speaking.
Join us for a special conversation with Rakshitha Suresh, a seasoned keynote speaker agent at Speaker’s Bureau Canada with extensive experience recruiting, developing, and promoting speakers across industries. Drawing from her work helping speakers build successful careers, Rakshitha will share practical insights into what event organizers, speaker bureaus, and audiences are looking for today.
What You'll Learn
What distinguishes a paid keynote speaker from other types of presenters
How speakers develop a compelling platform and message
What event organizers look for when selecting keynote speakers
The role of speaker agents and bureaus
How speakers position themselves for paid opportunities
Common misconceptions about professional speaking
Practical steps to begin building a speaking career
Live audience Q&A
Registration Information
As a thank you to those who help make our programming possible, monthly donors will receive first access to registration, followed by individuals who have donated to Women and Climate in 2026. Registration will open to all community members on July 2.
Virtual attendance is available to 95 participants. If you're unable to join us live, don't worry—the session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees afterward.
Donor Thank You Webinar
We’re excited to share a special upcoming gathering — created as a thank you to the financial supporters who make Women and Climate possible 💚
On May 27 at 10:30 AM EST, we’ll be hosting a virtual fireside chat as part of a new webinar series designed to bring our community closer to the women leaders shaping climate and sustainability today.
Financial donors through 2026 will be invited to attend.
We’ll be extending invitations to our supporters from 2026 and previous years as a small token of our appreciation.
This inaugural session will feature Kristen Siemen, in conversation with Elaine Rubin, and hosted by Michelle Li.
Kristen is a board member and former General Motors C-suite executive whose work sits at the intersection of automotive innovation and sustainability. As GM’s Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, she led the integration of sustainability into core business strategy — overseeing major investments in electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization. Today, she advises and serves on boards across technology, clean energy, and industrial sectors.
The session will take the form of a candid fireside chat, followed by an opportunity for live Q&A with attendees.
As a community-supported nonprofit, moments like these are made possible by the generosity of those who support our work. If you’ve been meaning to contribute to Women and Climate, this is a meaningful moment to do so — and to be part of gatherings like this in the future.
Financial donors through 2026 will be invited to attend.