Elevate Your Event with a Keynote That Connects, Inspires, and Transforms
Kick Off Your Event with Energy and Purpose – Empower Attendees to Network Like Pros and Create Lasting Connections.
A Keynote Experience That Sets the Tone for Success
Your audience deserves more than just another speech—they need an experience that energizes them, equips them with actionable strategies, and creates a sense of connection from the moment they arrive.That’s where I come in. I’m Chris Borja, and I specialize in delivering dynamic opening keynotes on networking that:
Get people out of their seats
and engaged with each other right away.
Teach the mindset of successful networking—both for the event and beyond.
Break the ice and create an environment where genuine relationships can flourish.
Empower attendees with a proven model they can use throughout the event and in their professional lives.
Why Networking Matters
Whether it’s a conference, summit, or corporate gathering, networking is often the #1 reason people attend events. Yet, many struggle to connect effectively or feel intimidated by the process. My keynote removes those barriers and helps attendees:
Overcome fear and anxiety about networking.
Build confidence in approaching and connecting with others.
Understand the value of collaboration and win-win relationships.
Create meaningful connections that lead to lasting business and personal growth.
Who Benefits from My Keynote?
I work with:
Conference and Summit Organizers who want to start their event with impact.
Corporate Teams looking to improve collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Event Planners aiming to enhance attendee engagement and satisfaction.
What You Can Expect
Energy and Interaction
My keynotes are far from ordinary. Attendees will be actively involved, not passively listening.
Tailored Content
Every keynote is customized to align with your event’s goals and audience needs.
Immediate Applications
Participants leave with practical tools and a clear strategy for making the most of the event.
A positive ripple effect
The connections sparked during the keynote resonate throughout the event, boosting engagement and outcomes.
Let’s Make Your Event Unforgettable
Your audience will thank you for giving them a keynote that isn’t just inspiring but transformative. Let’s work together to create an event where connections thrive, ideas flow, and opportunities abound.
Book Chris Borja for Your Next Event
Ready to elevate your event with a keynote that connects, inspires, and empowers?
Schedule a Call to discuss how I can tailor my keynote for your audience and make your event an extraordinary success.
Testimonials from Event Organizers and Attendees
Amy M. Biggs, Ed.D
Chris did a fabulous job presenting at CEA-Ohio to approximately 300 people! He was so good, in fact that he earned a standing ovation. I highly recommend Chris for your keynote speaker needs!
Jack Hutchinson
Chris donated his time to students in the Business Builders Club at Ohio State University several weeks ago. He organized and presented an intro to networking workshop to 50+ budding entrepreneurs. His energy and passion instilled a high level of confidence in everyone that participated. If you are looking to build a more confident group, learn effective networking tactics, and leverage interpersonal skills, Chris is the guru to connect with!
Kelly Trolinger
We asked Chris to speak at Serendipity Labs for our clients and members of our network, because if his expertise in networking. Networking is an important skill for small businesses and entrepreneurs, specifically, but is often needed by all professionals.
Personally, I have always struggled with networking feeling like a natural and organic experience. I would go so far as to say, if I could avoid doing it, I would. This workshop presented information and opportunities to interact that put networking into perspective. All it is is connecting with other humans, and, with that in mind, I am actually enjoying networking more. Chris's approach is relatable and genuine. I recommend his workshops and bootcamp for anyone in business.
Rosemary Thomson
I've had the pleasure of hearing Chris speak on a few occasions and this past week I brought him in as a speaker to a group that I lead. His presentation is not only interesting but interactive - which is great, especially for a virtual presentation. He is able to get his audience involved and enable others to see that networking take place everywhere we are! Chris brings the personal touch into what networking actually is. I highly recommend!
Mark Mousa
Chris was invited to speak to Dublin City School's Young Professionals' Academy students. These 11th and 12th grade students are in the process of setting up and preparing for two six-week long professional internships with Columbus area business partners, and we invited Chris in for the second year to speak about networking. Chris spoke to and engaged the students in activities to show them the power of listening, serving, and being proactive with your personal and professional connections. He was fun, energetic and real. He used practical knowledge and examples to engage students to practice and share networking skills and strategies with each other. We are excited to have Chris back next semester!