Become the next
real Leaders Top KEYNOTE SPEAKER
AN AWARD RECOGNIZING THE TOP VOICES INSPIRING CHANGE
reserve your spot for next year below
Use Code earlybird2026 to save $100 on your application
Go from push To pull
Winners Receive $20,500 of Media Value
speaker awards badge
Leverage the Real Leaders stamp of approval to get on bigger stages ($500 value).
EXPOSURE in real leaders magazine
Be discovered by new businesses and investors in Real Leaders magazine. ($17,000 media value).
speak at Real Leaders Unite 2026
Be invited to speak at the 2026 Real Leaders UNITE to build lasting connections with Top Impact Investors, CEOs, Speakers, and Coaches. ($3,000 ticket value).
Use Code earlybird2026 to save $100 on your application
Award requirements
The Real Leaders Impact Awards rank the Top Impact Companies, Investors, Speakers, and Coaches. The winners of are then invited to attend Real Leaders UNITE 2025. Each award have their own requirements, below are the requirements to be eligible to win a Top Keynote Speaker award.
real experience
Must hold the highest position in your company (CEO, President, Managing Director, etc.) OR be a full-time speaker.
influence
Must provide proof of speech, podcast, articles, or online community following to demonstrate your thought leadership.
impact
Clearly demonstrate the change you're trying to inspire with your voice.
Use Code earlybird2026 to save $100 on your application
How we rank
- Entry Score
Real Leaders editors score each individual entry based on their influence, community size, and impact.
2. Audition Rounds
Qualified speakers are then judged by panelists.
3. Community Input
Qualified audition speakers who move forward will be invited to speak in front of the Real Leaders CEO community.
VIEW THE APPLICATION READINESS GUIDE TO REVIEW ALL QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE
Key Dates
Jan 1 - May 1
Applications open. Early-bird pricing $95.
June 1 - June 30
$195
June 30
Entry deadline
July 1 - July 31
Audition Rounds
August 25
UNITE 2026 Speakers Announcement
February 3-4
Real Leaders UNITE 2026
Jan 1, 2026
Real Leaders Top Keynote Speakers magazine on newsstands
