“Do you want excellent, or do you want extraordinary? When you choose Hugh, you get the truly extraordinary, deep, complex understanding of how the event’s message and purpose must be shaped to get firmly in the hands and hearts of the customer. ”
— Event Planner & Professional Facilitator

Recent Presentations Include:

  • Design Observer Conference

  • HOW Design Live

  • AIGA National Leadership Retreat

  • Over 35 AIGA Design Chapters Nationwide

  • TEDxSiouxFalls

  • Ode

  • Rural Arts & Culture Summit

  • TEDxRapidCity

  • NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association

  • TEDxLATI

  • Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Banquet

  • TEDxFargo

  • Dakota Rising Fellows Retreat

  • YPN Crossroads Summit

  • Young Presidents Organization

  • CEO Roundtable - Sioux Falls

  • Region 8 Community Action Partnership Conference

  • South Regional Leadership Conference

  • Sioux Falls Business Conference

  • SD Librarian Association

  • Republican National Convention 2004

  • SD Communicators Network

  • SD Telecommunications Association

  • SD Community Foundation (4 engagements)

  • AAF of the Black Hills (Guest speaker & MC)

  • SD Advertising Federation (3 time Addy's MC)

  • Augustana College, SDSU, USD

  • IdeaMensch - Sioux Falls & Fargo (MC)

  • Introductions for Jay O'Callahan & Aaron Draplin

Topics

The Great Disconnect (Kickoff Keynote)

Over 75% of event attendees across industries suggest that ‘meeting someone new’ is their purpose for buying a ticket. Despite this intent, very few report new relationships resulting from their attendance. Over 50% of executives report feeling isolated or lonely in their workplace. Yet, few take steps to improve their sense of connection and belonging. This kickoff keynote sets an expectation for connection & provides tools for attendees to use that day and when they return to the office. This highly interactive talk has been successful across industries, but its focus on relationships of influence, powerful stories and shared aspirations resonates deeply with creative professionals and entrepreneurs. (Range: $7,500 - 12,500)

Designing.Community In A Day

This presentation is a lite version of the kickoff keynote that is focused on skills to be applied as we work, play and do good throughout our lives. (Range: $10,000-15,000)

Designing.Community For Conferences That Connect

In addition to his keynotes, Hugh provides creative counsel to event planners and conference chairs that want to design their events specifically for connection. This support can include calls with the event design team and a recommendation memo focused on setting expectations, space & signage, speaker curation, story sharing, and surprise & delight. This fee is discounted when combined with a keynote presentation. (Fee: $7,500-15,000)

Hugh provides a limited number of keynotes and workshops every year at a dramatically reduced rate for worthy causes and community efforts. If you think you might apply, email [email protected]