Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge keynote speaker for conferences, retreats and incentive trips.
Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, bestselling author of You Are Capable of More, Maxwell Leadership Certified coach, and a sitting executive: President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula. He speaks at association conferences, leadership retreats and incentive programs in resort destinations, and is used to being the one business session that has to earn its place on the agenda.
Check Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Availability
Response within one business day.
Already the business session at resort conferences.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are among the most-used meeting destinations in the Southeast, with convention centers in each town and mountain lodges that draw state associations and family-friendly conferences from across Tennessee and the region. Chris has spoken at resort conferences in Palm Springs, at the Westin Rancho Mirage and at the Kalahari Resort, and keeps the session tight enough that the afternoon stays free.
TORCH/TARHC Fall Conference
The Power of Small Moments for Texas rural and community hospital leaders.
NationalAHCA/NCAL Convention
People Quit People, Not Companies for long-term care leaders.
Williamsburg · Sept 2026Virginia Community Healthcare Association
The Spark Advantage for health center leaders from across Virginia.
Operator, Not Consultant
Still running national healthcare staffing companies and making the hiring, sales and retention calls he speaks about.
“I always have takeaways to put into action after Chris’ sessions. He cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.”
Who brings speakers to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Groups come to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for a few days away, which means the session has to be worth leaving the pool, the course or the slopes for.
- Tennessee and Southeast associations in healthcare, education, government and the trades
- Faith-based and family conferences that choose the Smokies
- Company retreats and sales meetings from across the region
- Long-term care and healthcare groups holding statewide meetings
- Hospitality and tourism employers in Sevier County
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge venues.
- The Gatlinburg Convention Center for association conferences
- The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge for large conventions
- Sevierville and Smoky Mountain lodges and cabins for retreats
- The wider region, with Knoxville and Chattanooga for groups that rotate
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge events Chris speaks at.
Association Conferences
General sessions and breakouts for state and national associations, the format Chris works in most often.
Destination Events and Incentive Trips
One business session that earns its place on a resort agenda.
Leadership Retreats
Half-day and full-day workshops for executive and manager offsites.
Sales Kickoffs
LOCKS and LAARC for sales teams starting the year.
President’s Club and Incentive Trips
Celebrating top performers and setting the bar for next year.
Corporate Meetings
Kickoffs, all-hands and leadership summits.
Keynote and workshop topics for your Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge event.
Every session is a keynote, half-day or full-day workshop, customized for the audience and what you are actually trying to change.
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