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The ‘Keynote Speaker’

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07.06.2025

A keynote speaker is typically the main speaker at an event, conference or meeting, and their speech is often the highlight of the program. Therefore, the keynote speaker has to be chosen carefully with the following characteristics in mind:

Expertise: Keynote speakers are often experts in their field, with a deep understanding of the topic they are speaking about.

Charisma: A good keynote speaker is engaging, charismatic, and able to hold the audience’s attention.

Inspiration: Keynote speakers often aim to inspire and motivate their audience, leaving a lasting impression.

Storytelling: Many keynote speakers use storytelling techniques to make their message more relatable.

Unfortunately, Pakistan has a dearth of meaningful keynote speakers. Some great speakers of yore are still around, but slowly losing their relevance. The young generation wants to hear new ideas and concepts. They want verve, vibe and excitement. But the people who know rarely speak and those that speak rarely know. The current restrictions on free expression........

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