APB Speakers

About APB Speakers

For more than 60 years, APB has partnered with event planners, organizations, and speakers to create meaningful programs that inform, inspire, and leave lasting impact. We believe exceptional events start with understanding goals, audiences, and outcomes, then pairing the right voice with the right moment. From speaker selection and strategic program consultation to travel logistics, crisis management, and event execution, APB serves as a trusted partner through every stage of the process. Our teams help clients navigate complexity, anticipate challenges, and deliver experiences that resonate long after an event ends. We also work closely with speakers to build enduring relationships rooted in advocacy, support, and opportunity. Founded in 1965 by Robert P. Walker, APB was built on a simple but powerful belief: important voices deserve to be heard. During a defining moment in American history, Walker created new pathways for civil rights leaders, activists, public intellectuals, and changemakers to reach audiences when few platforms existed for them to do so. What began as a mission to elevate overlooked voices helped shape the modern speaking industry. APB pioneered new ways for audiences to engage directly with influential leaders and ideas, and over time became home to one of the largest and most diverse speaker rosters in the world. Today, APB continues that legacy by helping colleges and universities, corporations, healthcare organizations, associations, nonprofits, and communities connect with voices that move conversations forward. Our history does not define us. It reinforces what has guided us for six decades: partnership, service, and a commitment to making important voices heard.