The disruptors. The challengers. The educational warriors of the status quo.
LUMINARY, An International Speakers Bureau by DK Education Collaborative.
Exceptional Minds. Big Ideas. Practical Solutions. We connect education leaders and event organizers with educators, authors and change-makers whose ideas challenge convention and translate into action.
The LUMINARY difference
Not just speakers. Change-makers.
Not just speakers. Change-makers.
We bring together exceptional educators, authors, innovators and change-makers who dare to question what is, envision what could be, and lead the transformation of what comes next.
Challenge the status quo
Speakers who question entrenched assumptions with evidence, not slogans.
Move beyond inspiration
Every talk is designed to leave your audience with something they can do on Monday.
Value intellectual courage
Informed disagreement, diverse experience and fresh perspectives are welcome on our stage.
Connect across borders
Built for international audiences and the networks that convene them.
Respect what one talk can do
We define outcomes honestly: a keynote opens a door, and follow-through makes change last.
A path beyond the stage
When you want more than one session, a talk can lead into sustained professional learning.
Four experiences
Bring LUMINARY to your event
Bring LUMINARY to your event
From a single keynote to a multi-day institute, every experience starts with your audience and goal.
Keynotes
Challenge thinking and ignite action. Conference openings and closings, convocations and leadership gatherings. Designed to leave your audience with a bold idea and a practical first step.
Workshops
Turn ideas into practice. Facilitated sessions with team reflection and applied exercises, so your people leave with something they can use on Monday.
Leadership Institutes
Build capacity and change systems. Multi-day or multi-session learning led by LUMINARY speakers, separate from DK Education Collaborative’s own institutes.
Custom Experiences
Bold ideas, designed around your goals. Panels, moderated conversations, retreats and multi-speaker series built for your audience and the outcome you want.
Topics
Ideas for the challenges leaders face now
Ideas for the challenges leaders face now
Speaker profiles for each topic are published as our founding roster is approved.
Leadership and Organizational Change
Explore topicCulture, Belonging and Engagement
Explore topicInstruction and Student Success
Explore topicAttendance and Family Partnerships
Explore topicWell-Being and Educator Sustainability
Explore topicAI, Innovation and the Future of Learning
Explore topicAccess and Inclusive Excellence
Explore topicInspiration and Purpose
Explore topicHow booking works
From first inquiry to the stage
From first inquiry to the stage
A clear path from inspiration to action. Submitting an inquiry starts a conversation; it doesn’t reserve a speaker until availability and terms are confirmed.
Tell us about your event
Share your audience, goals, date and format.
Discovery call
We clarify outcomes, location, budget and logistics.
Your shortlist
Two or three speakers matched to your audience and goal.
Confirm and prepare
Availability, terms and an event brief, agreed in writing.
Deliver and follow up
We gather feedback and offer next steps where they fit.
For keynoters
Bring your ideas to the LUMINARY stage
Bring your ideas to the LUMINARY stage
We’re building our roster of educators, authors and change-makers with a clear message, practical takeaways and strong delivery on stage. Speakers also get complimentary access to platforms for their voice: the DKEC Better podcast, DKEC Review blogs and Constellation Press.
Quarterly coaching calls
Sharpen your message and grow your presence on the stage.
A team in your corner
Support whenever and wherever you need it.
Hassle-free onboarding
A simple, guided start so you can focus on your ideas.
White-glove support
Booking, logistics and details handled with care.
Plan your event
The right voice for the room
The right voice for the room
Tell us about your audience, goals and date. We respond to every booking inquiry within one business day.