2026 - 2027 Meeting/Event Information
At NSA-MN we strive to provide our members and guests with the very best programming designed to inspire and share expertise in aspects of growing your speaking, training, or coaching business. Most of our guest speakers have been awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation-one of the highest designations that can be attained as a professional speaker.
Our event season begins in September and extends through May. We provide 8 regular chapter meetings, each 3-4 hours in length generally on Fridays starting at 8:30am. At most meetings, a meal is provided.
In addition to our chapter events, we will host several socials, deep dives, and fireside chats throughout the year, capitalizing on the remarkable talent we have within our chapter.
We hope to see you soon.
If you’ve never attended a NSA-MN event, we invite you to join us for your first event at 50% off of the registration fee. To receive this discount, select "First Time Guest" when you register for the program.
Past Meetings
Beyond Distinction™ for Professional Speakers | Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE & Cavett Award Recipient
The Club at Golden Valley
7001 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Beyond Distinction™ for Professional Speakers | Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE & Cavett Award Recipient
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
NSA-MN Annual Gala and Awards Night
The Club at Golden Valley
7001 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve, and Inspire |Kristin Arnold, CSP, CPAE
Brookview Golf Course
316 Brookview Parkway S.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve, and Inspire |Kristin Arnold, CSP, CPAE
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Everything I learned about speaking, I learned in high school…all 3,500 of them | Mark Scharenbroich CSP, CPAE
International Plaza
7900 International Dr #300
Bloomington, MN 55425
Everything I learned about speaking, I learned in high school…all 3,500 of them | Mark Scharenbroich CSP, CPAE
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Good to Great Presentation the Inside Secrets | Presented by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
The Minneapolis Club
729 2nd Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Good to Great Presentation the Inside Secrets | Presented by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Book More Events Without Breaking a Sweat .... and Get the Fees You Deserve| Presented by Mark Hunter, CSP
Brookview Golf Course
316 Brookview Parkway S.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Book More Events Without Breaking a Sweat .... and Get the Fees You Deserve| Presented by Mark Hunter, CSP
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Your Introduction is Not Your Bio-How to Connect with Your Audience Before You Even Take the Stage | Joel Weldon, CPAE & Jenny Locklin
Virtual via Zoom
Your Introduction is Not Your Bio-How to Connect with Your Audience Before You Even Take the Stage | Joel Weldon, CPAE & Jenny Locklin
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Visual Storytelling and Visual Authority | Presented by John DeMato
Brookview Golf Course
316 Brookview Parkway S.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Build Your Momentum with Speaker Boost – Join Us Every Monday!
Virtual via Zoom
Beyond the Stage: A Modern Marketing Playbook for Professional Speakers in 2026
Brookview Golf Course
316 Brookview Parkway S.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
This session focuses on what happens beyond the keynote—how professional speakers can build a modern, sustainable marketing engine that drives visibility, credibility, and consistent bookings. Attendees will gain practical strategies for positioning their
