Keynote speakers are not only additional guest speakers; they are the speakers themselves. Their job is to hammer home the primary message or subject of the conference, and the other guest speakers’ job is to assist them by providing a message connected to the concepts presented in the keynote.
They Use Visuals
The average length of a keynote address is more than 15 minutes; therefore, it is essential to incorporate visuals into your presentation to ensure that your audience retains all of the information you present. Keeping people’s attention can be accomplished using a deft narrative, a motivating message, captivating stories, deft audience involvement, and even humour when the situation calls for it.
Keep in mind that people are different and that some people’s minds are more attuned to words, while others are more attuned to visuals, yet others are more attuned to facts and statistics. Consider, as well, the speed and energy of the performance and how well they fit with the overall tone of the main event.
They Make the Audience the Hero
Engaging and creating a relationship with an audience is important for keynote speakers. Passive audience participation is a powerful method to bring listeners in and keep them interested.
Passive audience engagement, for the uninitiated, is a tactic in which you don’t explicitly urge your audience to join the conversation. Instead, passive audience participation focuses on techniques such as anticipating questions, alluding to audience members, having the audience visualise a situation, and employing rhetorical questions. For more information, please visit JLA.