Keynote Speaker in Portland, Maine

Portland keynote speaker for conferences, corporate and healthcare events.

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 for associations, health systems and employers, and for the regional conferences that fill Portland’s event center.

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Proof

Proven with audiences across the region.

Portland is Maine’s largest city and its main meeting market, hosting statewide associations, healthcare leadership events and company meetings in the Old Port and along the waterfront.

National

AHCA/NCAL Convention

People Quit People, Not Companies for long-term care leaders.

Tampa · Sept 2026

AOHP Conference

The Spark Advantage for occupational health professionals in healthcare.

Des Moines · Sept 2026

Iowa Health Care Association

The Power of Small Moments and a leadership workshop for long-term care leaders.

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.”

Melissa Wheeler, Community Health Network
Portland Organizations

Who books keynote speakers in Portland.

Portland combines regional health systems, major employers and a busy event center.

  • Health systems including MaineHealth, for leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings
  • Employers including healthcare, financial services, veterinary diagnostics and the employers of southern Maine
  • State and regional associations that hold conferences in Portland
  • Chambers of commerce, civic clubs and young professionals groups
Where He Speaks

Portland venues.

  • Downtown and Old Port hotels for conferences
  • The Cross Insurance Arena for large events
  • Waterfront venues for company meetings
  • The wider region, with Augusta and Boston for groups that rotate
Event Types

Portland events Chris speaks at.

Association Conferences

General sessions and breakouts for state and national associations, the format Chris works in most often.

Health System Events

Leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings.

Corporate Meetings

Kickoffs, all-hands and leadership summits.

Retention and Frontline Leadership

Manager development for teams that cannot afford to keep rehiring.

Long-Term and Senior Care

Skilled nursing and assisted living conferences and in-service days.

Sales Kickoffs

LOCKS and LAARC for sales teams starting the year.

Programs

Keynote and workshop topics for your Portland event.

Every session is a keynote, half-day or full-day workshop, customized for the audience and what you are actually trying to change.

You Are Capable of MoreThe Power of Small MomentsThe Spark AdvantageThe Leadership ExchangePeople Quit People, Not CompaniesHow to Handle ObjectionsTake Back Your Time with AI

See what conference organizers and HR leaders have said after booking Chris.

Read testimonials  ·  See past speaking events
Questions

Booking a keynote speaker in Portland

Does Chris travel to Portland?
Yes. Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska and travels in through Portland International Jetport. He arrives the day before the session.
What does a Portland keynote cost?
Fees depend on format, travel, session length, and whether the booking includes a workshop or book copies. Each event is quoted directly with travel shown as its own line, usually within one business day.
Can attendees go home with the book?
Yes. Signed copies of You Are Capable of More can ship ahead with your event materials, and a signing fits easily after the session. See bulk book orders.
Can Chris speak at a regional conference in the event center?
Yes. State and regional association conferences are the format Chris works in most often, as a general-session keynote, a breakout or a workshop. See association conference speaking.
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