How Catapult Speakers Are Selected (and What Makes Them So Great)
- Team Catapult
- Jul 23, 2025
- 2 min read
At Catapult, we believe that professional learning should do more than inform—it should ignite. That’s why we’re intentional about every voice we bring to our stage. In a world where educational challenges are evolving faster than ever, we don’t just look for speakers with credentials. We seek out the rare few who can shift mindsets, challenge assumptions, and lead real change.
You may be wondering how we’re able to find such influential, impactful speakers. Well, first…
We start with unicorns
No two Catapult speakers are the same, but they do all have one thing in common: All of them are unicorns.
They are influential thought leaders and subject matter experts, and most are keynote speakers who have presented at national or international conferences. All speakers have either been seen on the mainstage or have been referred by existing Catapult speakers. What’s more is that they don't just talk about changing education in theory. They've also lived these changes. Each speaker has personal experience with education disruption, and each has honed their craft and used their vast body of knowledge and expertise to deliver a message that both educates and inspires.
Vetted for depth and delivery
At Catapult, we know there’s a difference between a good breakout session and a great keynote speaker. Our speakers combine data, personal anecdotes, tactical guidance, and bold vision to help move education forward. Instead of just looking for good speakers who can parrot the same old messages, we look for people who…
Push the conversation forward
Our speakers are charismatic, data-guided, mission-driven, and student-centered. They are persuasive. They change paradigms. And they are changing the way educators everywhere approach and carry out their work. We also make sure…
Their sessions are as unique as they are
Within each bundled Catapult program, each speaker will inspire, motivate, and make you think differently about our work. No matter who you are, you’ll be sure to walk away with new insights into how to advance education relevancy forward.
You don’t just hear from them—you learn with them
Everyone can learn from Catapult speakers - teachers and faculty new to the classroom, support staff and coordinators, aspiring leaders earning their advanced degrees, and even people who have spent a lifetime in the field. No masterclass will be anything like what you’ve heard before. Even if a topic sounds familiar on the surface, you can be sure that our speakers will offer some great new insights and get you thinking about their topic in a whole new way.
We keep adding to the roster
More than 100 speakers have already been vetted, and we’re constantly adding more.
As a Catapult member, you’ll see familiar faces and new favorites over time—each one chosen for their credibility, charisma, and commitment to making education relevant.
When you register and become a Catapult member, you're not just getting professional development. You're gaining access to the most dynamic and disruptive voices in education today.
Catapult speakers don’t just teach—they transform.
👉 Ready to hear from the best? Visit our website to explore our membership options and to meet the minds behind the movement.
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