Bring Khary Penebaker to Your Next Event
Keynote speaker on leadership, resilience, and gun violence prevention. From intimate executive retreats to audiences of 20,000+. Available for keynotes, panels, workshops, podcasts, and virtual sessions.
Three stories your audience needs to hear.
Leadership Under Pressure
Building companies from $1.5M to $35M. Hiring, firing, scaling culture, and making decisions when the margin for error is zero. Real lessons from three decades in construction and operations.
Gun Violence, Resilience, and Real Talk
Losing his mother to gun suicide at 20 months old. Breaking 36 years of silence. What it means to carry grief and still build a life worth living. No scripts, just the truth.
Building Teams That Deliver
Turning around broken operations. Creating accountability without micromanagement. Building people before you build revenue. Practical leadership for any industry.
Every event is different. Here is how Khary shows up.
Keynote Address
45 – 60 minutes
High-energy keynote tailored to your conference theme. Includes Q&A and audience interaction. Works for groups of 50 to 20,000+.
Panel Discussion
60 – 90 minutes
Khary brings authentic perspective to leadership, advocacy, and business panels. Available as panelist or moderator.
Workshop / Training
Half-day or full-day
Interactive sessions on leadership development, team building, or organizational resilience. Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies.
Virtual Presentation
30 – 60 minutes
Professional home studio with broadcast-quality audio and video. Fully interactive via Zoom, Teams, or Webex. Includes polls and breakout room options.
Fireside Chat
30 – 45 minutes
Conversational format with a moderator. Works well for executive retreats, donor events, and intimate gatherings where connection matters most.
Podcast / Media
30 – 60 minutes
Available for podcast interviews, media appearances, and documentary participation on leadership, gun violence prevention, and resilience.
Four steps from inquiry to stage.
Inquire
Submit your event details through the contact form or email khary@kharypenebaker.com. Include your date, audience, and goals.
Discovery Call
A 15-minute call to understand your event goals, audience, and what success looks like. No commitment required.
Customize
Every presentation is tailored. Khary works with your team to align content, examples, and takeaways to your audience and industry.
Confirm
Lock in the date. You will receive a detailed technical rider, pre-event prep materials, and a direct line to Khary for any questions.
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Not just a speech. A complete experience.
Customize content to your audience, theme, and goals
Print-ready materials for your marketing and programs
Pre-event promotion to 82K+ followers on X/Twitter
Interactive session included with every format
Full AV requirements provided after booking confirmation
Resources and links shared with your audience after the event
Let’s make your event one they remember.
Booking 2-3 months in advance is recommended, but shorter timelines can sometimes be accommodated. Reach out and let’s talk about your event.
Last updated: March 7, 2026