Keynote Speaker in Syracuse, New York

Syracuse 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 Syracuse’s event center.

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Proof

Proven with audiences across the region.

Syracuse is the hub of Central New York, with a convention center, a university and an academic medical center that draw statewide associations and healthcare leadership events.

National

AHCA/NCAL Convention

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

Omaha · Oct 2026

MICA Fall Business Meetings

Take Back Your Time with AI for insulation contractors.

Milwaukee · July 2026

NAHCR 2026 Annual Conference

The Spark Advantage for healthcare recruitment leaders from across the country.

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
Syracuse Organizations

Who books keynote speakers in Syracuse.

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

  • Health systems including Upstate University Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health, for leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings
  • Employers including healthcare, higher education, manufacturing and the employers of Central New York
  • State and regional associations that hold conferences in Syracuse
  • Chambers of commerce, civic clubs and young professionals groups
Where He Speaks

Syracuse venues.

  • The Oncenter for conventions
  • Downtown hotels and conference space
  • University venues for conferences and staff events
  • The wider region, with Rochester and Albany for groups that rotate
Event Types

Syracuse 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.

Manufacturing

Plant leadership, safety culture and supervisor development.

Long-Term and Senior Care

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

Programs

Keynote and workshop topics for your Syracuse 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 Syracuse

Does Chris travel to Syracuse?
Yes. Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska and travels in through Syracuse Hancock International. He arrives the day before the session.
What does a Syracuse 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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