• About
  • Bio
  • Speaking
  • Contact
Menu

Melinda davenport

  • About
  • Bio
  • Speaking
  • Contact
Speaking Engagements | Melinda Davenport
Melinda Davenport

Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor

Speaking Engagements

Strategic insights on AI, leadership, and organizational transformation for Fortune 500 companies and industry conferences

Inquire About Availability

Engagement Approach

1

Fortune 500 Credibility

Real-world experience leading transformations at Meta, Equinix, and Kairos Power. Not theoretical—these are battle-tested insights from scaling global teams and driving exponential growth.

2

Actionable Frameworks

Audiences leave with practical tools they can implement immediately. Every presentation focuses on "the how," not just "the what," with research-backed methodologies proven in enterprise environments.

3

Fully Customized

Every presentation is tailored to your specific challenges, industry context, and organizational goals. Pre-engagement consultation ensures content resonates with your audience's exact needs.

4

Authentic Connection

Engaging delivery style that combines personal stories with strategic insights. Audiences connect with genuine experiences navigating leadership challenges, career pivots, and high-stakes decisions.

5

Seamless Partnership

Professional, collaborative approach from first conversation to final applause. Responsive communication, flexible content development, and commitment to making your event successful.

What's Included

Standard speaking engagements include:

✓

Pre-engagement consultation to understand your objectives and audience

✓

Customized content development aligned with your organizational goals

✓

45-90 minute presentation (keynote, workshop, or panel format)

✓

Interactive Q&A session for audience engagement

✓

Post-event resources including frameworks and implementation guides

✓

Virtual and in-person options with professional production support

Areas of Expertise

Strategic insights for today's leadership challenges

1

AI & Strategic Leadership

"Outthink, Outlead, Outlast: The AI Revolution and Your Power Move"

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and leadership transformation. Learn frameworks for leveraging AI as a competitive advantage while maintaining human-centered decision-making and organizational culture.

2

Authentic Leadership

"Leading Without Compromise"

Navigate career advancement, build executive presence, and overcome imposter syndrome while staying true to your values. Practical strategies for reading stakeholder dynamics and making confident decisions in high-stakes environments.

3

Strategic Communication

"Communication as Competitive Advantage"

Organizations with effective communication strategies are 3.5 times more likely to outperform peers. Discover how executive communication drives alignment, accelerates change management, and strengthens organizational resilience.

4

Digital Transformation

"Navigating Technology-Driven Change"

Insights on leading organizations through digital transformation, emerging technology adoption, and market disruption. Real-world case studies from enterprise-scale implementations and go-to-market strategies.

5

Women in Leadership

"Building Sustainable Career Trajectories"

Strategic approaches to career development, executive positioning, and creating lasting impact. Insights from panels with influential leaders and lessons from navigating traditionally male-dominated industries.

6

Custom Engagements

"Tailored to Your Organization"

Keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions designed for your specific industry challenges, organizational goals, and audience composition. Collaborative approach to content development.

Selected Speaking Engagements

Melinda Davenport hosting Meta Connect

Meta Connect

Host

Hosted Meta Connect, exploring AI's transformative impact on how we work, create, and connect across physical and digital environments.

Melinda Davenport at Meta Newfronts

Meta Newfronts 2024

Featured Speaker

Presented Meta's creator economy value proposition and platform capabilities to industry leaders and media executives.

Melinda Davenport keynote at WELD Conference

WELD Annual Conference

Keynote Speaker

Delivered "Outthink, Outlead, Outlast: The AI Revolution and Your Power Move" to executive women leaders focused on strategic positioning.

Melinda Davenport keynote at Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance

Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance

Keynote Speaker

Addressed CEOs, founders, and operators on AI implementation strategies and operational transformation in the hospitality sector.

Melinda Davenport on Inc. Magazine Woman Inc. Podcast

Inc. Magazine - Woman Inc. Podcast

Featured Guest

Discussed authentic leadership, executive presence, and navigating career transitions while maintaining personal values and vision.

Melinda Davenport speaking on leadership communication

PCP Group - Executive Communication

Keynote Speaker

Presented research on how strategic communication enhances business performance and drives measurable change management outcomes.

Melinda Davenport on Women in Sports & Development panel

Women in Sports & Development

Panelist

Panel discussion with leaders behind the $524M Bucks arena, examining innovative partnerships and professional development strategies.

Melinda Davenport in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia - Emerging Markets

Executive Dialogue

Strategic conversations with government and business leaders on innovation, transformation, and market development in emerging economies.

Background & Recognition

🏆

Two-Time Emmy Winner

Recognized for excellence in communications

⭐

'40 Under 40' Honoree

Celebrated emerging leader

💼

Fortune 500 Executive

At Fortune 500 companies like Equinix and Meta

📈

Growth & Scale Expert

Former Head of Marketing at Kairos Power

🎯

Board Member

Boston Common, Charm Industrial, Squeeze

🎓

Adjunct Professor

Marquette, Champlain, NH Community Colleges

Speaking Inquiries

For keynotes, panels, workshops, and executive advisory engagements

Contact

 

© 2025 by Melinda Davenport | Contact Melinda